EcoQuest: Desert Edition An Interactive WebQuest
EcoQuest: Desert Edition An Interactive WebQuest
Introduction | The Mission | The Procedure | Roles | Summation Questionaire
Introduction
The desert is often looked at as a wasteland, dead, void of life. Many people pass through this area without noticing the wealth of life and possibilities which exist behind its dry, rock-ridden mask.
Begin your tour with a visit to two desert locations and examine this place we call the Mojave Desert.
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Introduction | The Mission | The Procedure | Summation | Questionaire
This assignment requires you to explore different aspects of the desert environment by walking in the shoes of the people who live there. You and your group will be given a role in which to investigate the desert and its unique nature. Once you are given a role, you will click the icon which represents that role, and begin your mission. You and your group will be asked to search several given URL's and to do research concerning the desert and how it affects the lives of those who live there. After researching your role, you will be asked to gather specific information relative to your role. This information will then be used to create a written report and multimedia presentation. The written report will be turned into your teacher and the multimedia presentation will be given to the class. As in real life, grammar, deadlines, and the quality of your work is important. You are reporting vital information back to your classmates, they are depending on you and your group to do your best.
Introduction | The Mission | The Procedure | Summation | Questionaire
What is a desert? What are some of the characteristics of the desert? What causes it to exist? These are some of the important questions that residents of the desert have to deal with. Different vocations require different solutions and ideas concerning some of the presented situations of living in the desert. You will be part of a team that will investigate how to adapt to desert life. Your team will be responsible for reporting this important information back to the class.
Instructions:
1) You will be selected as part of a team which will assume one of the following identities.
2) Once you are in your team, choose tasks for each individual in your team. Remember, your team's performance is influenced by each individual's effort. Therefore, total participation is crucial.
3) Your teacher will assign one of the following roles for you and your team. Once your teacher has given you permission to begin, click the icon next to the chosen role and begin. Additional instructions are given on each role's page. Follow the directions and good luck!
Desert Ecologist
Introduction | The Mission | The Procedure | Summation | Questionaire
After you have completed this WebQuest you should understand desert life better. You should know different aspects of the desert, and how animals, plants, and humans must adapt in order to survive. Although beautiful, the desert creates a challenging life for those who call it home.
Introduction | The Mission | The Procedure | Summation | Questionaire
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