Brief Description

During this WebQuest students will be asked to gather information about an existing problem in our school parking lot, analyze the current problems and write a description of the solution which they will present to the class.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

• 6T-E1. Determine when technology is useful and select and use the appropriate tools and technology resources to solve problems

• 3SC-E3. Identify a specific need and propose a solution or product that addresses this need, taking into consideration various factors
• W-E6. Write formal communications, such as personal or business letters, messages, directions and applications, in an appropriate format and for a specific audience and purpose.

Academic

• Students will gather information about the existing problem
• Students will analyze data
• Students will describe existing problem
• Students will design a solution to the problem
• Students will organize ideas in a meaningful sequence
• Students will present their solution to the problem

• Students will gather information using measurement tools, word processing, and digital cameras
• Students will take a photo using a digital camera, retrieve a digital image from a disk, and insert it into their presentation (This is optional. Students will decide if their presentation should include photos)
• Students will use word processing and/or multimedia software to present their solution

• Basic computer skills
• Basic understanding of saving and opening documents
• Previous experience in the basics of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and software used for drawing
• Basic skills required to use a digital camera
• Basic skills required to navigate the Internet

Meter sticks
Digital Camera
Computer with access to the Internet
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Drawing software (or Draw tools in Word and PowerPoint)

Accommodations for Special Needs

All students will be working in groups of three.
Special needs students will be placed with students that will be able to work with them to help them be successful in this lesson.
Specifically, students who are English language learning students, will be working with another student who will be able to assist them with the English language.
Students who are high level readers may be placed with students who are lower level readers.
Students who are finished with their presentation will be asked to choose from one of the activities listed below:

• Write a proposal describing how this solution should be presented to staff and administrators. This proposal should include times, location, etc.
• Gather data on the correct procedure for painting lines for parking spaces. Create a list of tools and other materials that will be needed to complete this project.

• Demonstrate use of digital camera
• Divide students into teams of three students each
• Give each team a floppy disk that they will label and use with the camera
• Click on the link below to get to the Parking WebQuest:

http://www.amphi.com/~abooth/webquestPark/
• As a class read through the Introduction section of the WebQuest
• Have teams read the task and procedures of the WebQuest with their teams
• Answer any questions that they may have about the WebQuest
• Have teams look at evaluation section and answer any questions that they may have about how their presentation will be evaluated.
• Describe software and hardware that is available for teams to use during this WebQuest
• Discuss the importance of participation by every member of the team as they are working together on this project
• As a team, students should decide which tasks each team member will complete
• Teams will present their solutions to the class
• Teams will complete self-evaluation rubric

Student will complete a self-evaluation rubric as a team. This rubric is included in the WebQuest.