Fields of Science Webquest
Introduction / Task / Process / Resources / Evaluation / Conclusion
Fields of Science Webquest
Introduction / Task / Process / Resources / Evaluation / Conclusion
Through the use of the links provided here, it is your job to research
three fields of science. Within each of these fields, you must select
one career that seems interesting to you. You will keep a journal of
all relevant information that you come across during your research.
After you are done with your research, you will compile a Power Point Presentation
which displays the fields and careers you have chosen. You will present
your Power Point Presentation to the class.
PROCESS
To accomplish this task, consider the following steps:
1) Brainstorm by looking through your biology textbook to narrow down possible topics and fields that you may be interested in researching.
2) You are
to specifically use the sites listed on this WebQuest, as well as other
sources to research your chosen fields.
Do not use any of your own search engines or be on a website
not linked from these pages. Points will be deducted the first time
you violate this policy....you will be removed from the assignment and receive
a zero for further incidents!!
3)
As you conduct your research, keep a journal of all relevant information
and web site addresses that you may use.
You may also use a hotlist to list your sources....Ask me and I will show
you how.
4) Include a list of terms and definitions needed to understand the information obtained for your selected topics.
5) Once you have acquired all information needed, create a PowerPoint presentation that creatively displays it. Here is a link to a web site that will help you use PowerPoint. You will need a minimum of five (5) slides in your presentation.
6) Check to see that all required information is in fact in your presentation.
7)
Give your PowerPoint presentation to the class. Be sure to include
all of the important and relevant information that you have learned through
your research.
General Science
Sites
You just have
to click on the link for resources in this section.
Science Careers and Fellowships
If you need photographs, pictures,
or additional info you can
use one of the links below to help
locate them.
Yahoo!
Science:Astronomy
SciencePhoto Library: stock photo agency specialising in science, medicine and technology
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The PowerPoint presentation will
be evaluated using the following rubric. The total points possible
for this assignment is 120.
| Media = 40 Points | |
| Use of Resources (sound, transitions, graphics, pictures, video) |
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| Look at how you combined the materials and used a variety of resources. Did you integrate into the presentation or was each part 'tacked' on? |
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| Content =80 Points | |
| Introduction: Is there a clear and evident introduction of the theme and content of the project? Is there an effective 'grabbing' of the audience? |
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| Clarity : Is the content clear and effectively presented throughout the presentation? Do all parts flow together and support the theme? |
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| Timing : Is there enough or too much time between slides for the viewer to read or observe the slide? Is it at least 5 slides long? |
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| Legibility : Is each image and lettering of size and clarity to effectively communicate? |
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By completing this WebQuest, you
have researched several fields of science and careers. You should
now have a general idea of what type of work is involved in each one.
Hopefully, you now understand how the various fields of biology are applied
to the real world, and even better, maybe you will pursue one of these exciting
fields in the future!
