Brief Description

After learning about the coral reefs and the danger they are in, students will create some type of PSA (Public Service Announcement) to inform and educate the public. They will share this PSA with the class and with the public.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

• 1T-F3. Use developmentally appropriate technology resources to access information and communicate electronically
• 1T-P1. Use the appropriate technology device to complete a task
• 3T-E3. Publish and present information using technology tools
• 4T-E2. Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication and publishing activities to create curricular related products for audiences inside and outside the classroom
• 5T-E1. Locate information from electronic resources
• 6T-F1. Use technology resources for problem solving, self-directed learning and extended learning activities.

• 4SC-R2. Describe the basic needs of living organisms
• 4SC-E7. Explain and model the interaction and interdependence of living and non-living components within ecosystems, including the adaptation of plants and animals to their environment.

Academic

• Students will synthesize information about coral reefs
• Students will prepare and present a PSA (public service announcement) to share with an audience
• Students will use correct conventions in the written portion of the presentation
• Students will read and follow directions

• Students will effectively navigate through websites on the Internet.
• Students will be able to open and use more than application at a time
• Students will be able to login and save to their server folders

Students should be familiar with:

• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Open/Close programs
• Save to the server
• Do basic keyboarding
• Use Spell Check

Computer lab with the following:

• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Word software
• Microsoft PowerPoint software

Group SEI students with bilingual students who can assist them if necessary.
Modify for Special Education students according to their Individualized Education Plan.

Procedures

• Since this is a WebQuest, your primary responsibilities will be introducing the WebQuest (http://www.amphi.com/teachers/crolewski/webquest1) to the students, assigning them to groups, and then monitoring their progress as they make their way through the Quest.
• If possible, you may want to provide some additional background information through video and print material.

There are two different rubrics for assessing the students. One is for the PSA and one is for the Presentation. They are available at: http://www.amphi.com/teachers/crolewski/webquest1/evaluation.html

Teacher Name: Cynthia Rolewski
Site: La Cima Middle School
Date Submitted: 2004