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TEAMSButterflies
FrogsLadybugsEvaluationConclusion
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http://warrensburg.k12.mo.us/webquest/cycles/index.htm
WebQuest for 2nd GradeDesigned by Jennifer Delbo
Click Introduction on the menu to the left
Introduction
All living things reproduce and the similarities and differences between animals and their offspring
variate from one species to another. Although each living thing is different from others, the phases of its
life cycle are predictable.
It will be your job to investigate, observe and record these life cycle phases. The information that you find
will help your team to share in informing other classmates about the differences and similarities
between living organisms.
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The Challenge
You will be assigned to 1 of 6 teams, each team consisting of 3 members. Each team will be assigned an animal to research. Your team will become informed of the stages and time period of the life cycle of the animal that you are researching, the things it needs to survive, and some other interesting facts about your animal.
Your team will use internet resources to gather information and answer the questions that you are asked. Your team will then put the information together in order to make:1. A report to the class2. A strip drawing (like a comic strip) of the stages of the animal's life cycle3. Other pictures or information you would like to add.
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Click TEAMS on the menu at the top of the page
TeamsClick on the team you have been assigned.
Butterflies
Frogs
While you are doing your investigation you will need:*paper*pencilBefore you beginPlease be sure that you read all questions and instructions carefully!
Ladybugs
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BUTTERFLIES If you are a member of the butterfly team, welcome to your challenge! If you are not a member of the butterfly team please go back to the blue bar at the left and find your correct team.
SECTION 1 To begin your investigation let's find out more about the butterfly.Be sure to click on the icons. 1. What does a butterfly eat?
2. Where can you find a butterfly? 3. Please add any super facts about the butterfly that your
classmates may find interesting.
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Click the arrow to continue the challenge
SECTION 2 ABOUT THE BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE
Be sure to click on all the icons.1. How many stages are in the life cycle of a butterfly?
2. What are the names of each of the stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
•Begin your strip drawing by viewing the first stage of the life cycle: The Egg. •Explain and draw a picture of the butterfly at this stage of its life cycle.
•When finished, click on Larva. Explain and draw the larva stage on your paper.
•When finished, click on Pupa. Explain and draw the pupa stage on your paper.
•When finished, click on Adult.• Explain and draw a picture of the butterfly at this stage of its life cycle.
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You are now ready to make your strip drawing of the butterfly life cycle. It may be best to practice this on scrap paper first,
and then make a full color strip drawing later.
Be sure to include:* A title for your drawing
* Labeled sections for each stage of the cycle* The names of each of your team members
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Your team is now ready to put all of your findings together. Please be sure you have answered all of your questions in complete sentences. Put your
sentences in order to share your information with others.
You will be presenting this information to the rest of the class as a team, so you should talk to your team members and decide who will be reading each piece of information from section 1 and section 2, and who will be explaining the life cycle strip drawing.
Please practice your presentation before you get up in front of the class.
Double check your work to make sure your team is ready by clicking Evaluation from the menu at the top
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If you are a member of a frog team, welcome to your challenge! If you are not a member of the frog team please go back to the blue bar at the left and find your correct team.
While you are doing your investigation you will need:*paper*pencilBefore you begin Please be sure that you read all questions and instructions carefully!
FROGS
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SECTION 1 To begin your investigation let's find out more about the frog.Be sure to click on the icons.
1. What does a frog eat? 2. Where can you find a frog? 3. Please add any super facts about the frog that your classmates
may find interesting.
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SECTION 2ABOUT THE FROG LIFE CYCLE
Be sure to click on the icons.
1. How many stages are in the life cycle of a frog? 2. What are the names of each of the stages of a frog's life
cycle? 3. How long does it take for the frog to go through its life
cycle? 4. During the frog life cycle, did you notice that the new frog is
starting to look like its parent? If so, in which stage do you think this began to happen?
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You are now ready to make a sketch of the frog life cycle. It may be best to do this on notebook paper first, and then make a full color strip drawing later.
Be sure to include:* A title for your drawing* Labeled sections for each stage of the cycle•The names of each of your team members
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Your team is now ready to put all of your findings together. Please be sure you have answered all of your questions in complete sentences. Put your sentences in order to share your information with others.
You will be presenting this information to the rest of the class as a team, so you should talk to your team members and decide who will be reading each piece of information from section 1 and section 2, and who will be explaining the life cycle strip drawing.
Please practice your presentation before you get up in front of the class.
Double check your work to make sure your team is ready by clicking Evaluation from the menu at the top
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LADYBUGS
If you are a member of the ladybug team, welcome to your challenge! If you are not a member of the ladybug team please click TEAMS to go back and find your correct team. While you are doing your investigation you will need:*paper*pencilBefore you beginPlease be sure that you read all questions and instructions carefully!
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SECTION 1
To begin your investigation let's find out more about your animal. Be sure to click on the icons.
1. What does a ladybug eat?
2. Where can you find a ladybug? Click here and look under aggregation sites.
3. Please add any super facts about your animal that your classmates may find interesting. Click here and look under interesting behaviors.
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SECTION 2
THE LADYBUG LIFE CYCLEBe sure to click on the icons.
1. How many stages are in the life cycle of a ladybug? 2. What are the names of each of the stages of a ladybug's life
cycle?
3. How long does it take for your animal to go through its life
cycle?
4. During your animal's life cycle, did you begin to notice that your animal is starting looking like its parent? If so, in which stage did you notice this?
Click the arrow to continue the challenge
NEXT
You are now ready to make a sketch of your animal's life cycle. It may be best to do this on notebook paper first, and then make a full color strip drawing
later.
Be sure to include:* A title for your drawing* Labeled sections for each stage of the cycle* The names of each of your team members
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Your team is now ready to put all of your findings together. Please be sure you have answered all of your questions in complete sentences. Put your sentences in order to share
your information with others.
You will be presenting this information to the rest of the class as a team, so you should talk to your team members and decide who will be reading each piece of information from
section 1 and section 2, and who will be explaining the life cycle strip drawing.
Please practice your presentation before you get up in front of the class.
Double check your work to make sure your team is ready by clicking Evaluation from the menu at the top
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If you have completed this investigation, you are probably an expert on your animal's life cycle.
Keep up the good work!
1. Did you answer all of the questions in full sentences?
2. Did you create a strip drawing with a title and labels?
3. Are you ready to present your findings to the class?
If you said yes to all of these things you have successfully completed your challenge.Super job!
Click Conclusion from the menu at the top of the page
HOW YOU WILL BE GRADEDYour teacher will be grading you on these things:
* How well you work with your other team members* The answers to the questions you were asked* The neatness and detail of your strip drawing
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Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed your investigation of animal life cycles.
You should have:
1. Answered all Section 1 questions in complete sentences. (Did you remember to be editing COPS?)
2. Written and prepared a presentation for the class.
3. Drawn a strip drawing (like a comic strip) of the stages of your animal's life cycle.
You should have found through your investigation that all living things
reproduce and animals and their offspring have many similarities and differences. You should have also noticed that although each living thing is different from others, the phases of an animal's life cycle are predictable.
If you enjoyed this webquest and have some extra time, you may wish to visit these
sites as well.
Bird JokesStory Place
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Credits
If you are interested in more information concerning webquests, you may wish to visit the following website:
The WebQuest Page
www.naba.org
www.kidzone.ws/animals/monarchlifecycle.htm
http://butterflywebsite.com/educate/birthofbutterfly.cfm
www.enchantedlearning.com
www.nature-gifts.com
www.insecta-inspecta.com
www.tooter4kids.com
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/grade2_nl.html
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Teacher Info
All living things reproduce and the similarities and differences between animals and their offspring variate from one species to another. Although each living thing is different from others, the phases of its life cycle are predictable.
Before the students begin their investigations you may find it necessary to place them in teams and assign each team an animal to investigate.It will be the job of each group of students to investigate, observe and record animal life cycles.
This webquest will give you a chance to assess a student's ability to:1. Actively participate in the learning process.2. Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to gather, analyze, and apply ideas utilizing technological tools in a variety of formats.3. Communicate within and beyond the classroom.4. Creatively display acquired information
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