Science, Collaboration, Analyze, Apply

5th grade, Earth Science, Webquest, Online databases, Google Docs, Inspiration, Google Earth Pro,

In 5th Earth Science students find out that NASA has a goal building a base for humans on the moon as a take-off point for future planetary exploration to visit other planets. Student teams will participant in the webquest Planetary Adventure Base Camp to find what planet they would like to visit. Once they have completed the webquest, students will
Procedure:
1) Each team will work through the webquest
2) Each team will brainstorm their category list (Planning of webquest) using Inspiration to categorize
3) Each team will gather information using the online databases provided by the media center (SIRS, Clipart.com, eLibrary Science, World Book, AP Multimedia Archive, EBSCO, Discovery Education Streaming ) and collaborate using Google Docs
4) Each team will use Inspiration to create a graphic organizer of their information (Analyzing of webquest)
5) Each team will collaborate on the rough draft of the presentation in Google Docs.
6) Each team will use the star view of Google Earth Pro to create their presentation (images, text and links) on the planet of their choice and export the file for the teacher
7) Each file will be imported into a fly by of the planets shared with the class as each team will present their planet.

Essential Skills:T: Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,Demonstrate construct knowledge using technology, Demonstrate critical thinking skills using appropriate tools and resources to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions S: Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, process, and analyze data, Plan and conduct scientific investigations, Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the properties, movements, and locations of objects in our solar system. L: Uses an effective writing process, Uses knowledge of purpose, audience, format, and medium in developing written communication, Uses writing as a tool for learning, Incorporates technology as a tool to enhance writing, Produces a coherent message, Demonstrates use of presentation skills to communicate. E: Communicate and work productively with others, incorporating different perspectives and cross cultural understanding, to increase innovation and the quality of work Adapt to various roles and responsibilities and work flexibly in climates of ambiguity and changing priorities.