WebQuest
The Effect of Greenhouse Gases on the Environment
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| Lesson Focus: Students use technology to address world issues that require the application of science knowledge. | |||
| Application of Essential Question: | How does exploration and advancement in technology utilization impact local, state, national, and global environments and communities?” | ||
| Essential Question: | What is the relationship between Global Warming and automobile fuel emission, and what effect will the use of hybrid or electrical cars have on the environment? Students have 12 keys questions to answer for the WebQuest | ||
| Context: | Write balanced chemical equations; Identify types of reactions; Write names and formulas of compounds; Formulas of green gases used in chemical equations; and Define related terms: reaction, equation, compound, combustion, law of conservation of matter; coefficient, gas, precipitate, and liquid. | ||
| Desired Understandings: | Students will understand: the research process; how to record information gathered; how to make interpretations and predictions; and the importance of clearly articulating verbally and in writing. | ||
| Key Knowledge and Skills: | Students will know: relevant terms; types of chemical equations; identity of green house gases; Students will be able to: work in groups of four students to determine the relationship between Global Warming and automobile fuel. They will use this information to persuade the EPA that buying or not buying hybrid cars will produce a positive effect on the environment. Search the Web for information and interpret information in order to make an interpretations and predictions. | ||
| These Assessments will assist in evaluating student performance. They will give evidence that students understand. | |||
| Performance Assessment: | Answers to background questions. Group Presentation Written Report | ||
| Degree of Competence: | High School Chemistry on a four point scale Rubrics Key Background Questions Research Rubric Presentation Rubric Written Report (Newspaper Article) Rubric | ||
| Other Evidence: | Written Test Assessment | ||
| Student Self-assessment and Reflection: | Student Checklist Peer Collaboration and Group Discussions Individual Student Reports | ||
| Planned Learning Experiences | |||
| Questions | Standards | Investigations /Activity/Projects to Answer Key Questions | Resources |
| What is the relationship between Global Warming and automobile fuel emission, and what effect will the use of hybrid or electrical cars have on the environment? | Process Standard 6:3 Inquiry: Use a of technologies … computers to collect, analyze, and display data. 6.4 Inquiry: formulation of explanations or models (physical, conceptual, and mathematical); answering questions, engage in discussions; … explanations and interpretations … Content Standard 1:4 Structure and Properties of Matter: A compound is formed when two or more kinds of atoms bind together chemically |
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| What is the relationship between Global Warming and automobile fuel emission, and what effect will the use of hybrid or electrical cars have on the environment? | Process Standard 5.3 Model: Compare a given model to the physical world. Process Standard Interpret and Communicate 4.2 Report data in an appropriate manner. Content Standard 2:1 Chemical Reactions - A large number of important reactions involve the transfer of either electrons (oxidation/reduction) or hydrogen ions (acid/base reactions). | Create a Video, Poster or PowerPoint illustrating the sequence, results, and interpretation of the WebQuest investigation or event. | Nova 5000 PowerPoint Software, video camera or Poster boards Presentation Rubric |
| What is the relationship between Global Warming and automobile fuel emission, and what effect will the use of hybrid or electrical cars have on the environment? | Process Standard Interpret and Communicate 4.6 Prepare a written report describing the sequence, results, and interpretation of a chemistry investigation or event. | Prepare a written report (Newspaper Article) in order to persuade the public that purchasing or not purchasing an electric car will produce a positive effect on the enviroment. | Newspaper Article Rubric |
TIME REQUIRED:
This task will take 4 single lessons over a period of 2 weeks. Students will be expected to do most of their work at the library or where there is internet access.
LESSON 1: The first lesson will be used for explanation and planning. Group assignments and roles will be determined at this time.
LESSON 2: Students will start working on their Key Brackground Questions and research. In addition, they will work collaboratively to decide their viewpoint.
LESSON 3: Students will compile their results and prepare their audio/visual presentations.
LESSON 4: Students will present their audio/visual presentations and submit their Newspaper articles.
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