Snakes WebQuest

Science

11.A.1a- Describe an observed event.
11.A.1b- Develop questions on scientific topics.
11.A.1c- Collect data for investigations using measuring instruments and technologies.
11.A.1f- Compare observations of individual and group results.
12.A.1a- Identify and describe the component parts of living things (e.g. birds have feathers; people have bones, blood, hair,skin) and their major functions.
12.A.1b- Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features (e.g. size, color, shape, backbone).
12.B.1a- Describe and compare characteristics of living things in relationship to their environment.
12.B. 1b-Describe how living things depend on one another for survival.
13.A.1b- Explain why similar results are expected when procedures are done the same way.
13.A.1c- Explain how knowledge can be gained by careful observation.


Language Arts

1.A.1a- Apply word analysis skills (e.g. phonics, word patterns) to recognize new words.
1.A.1b- Comprehend unfamiliar words using context clues and prior knowledge; verify meanings with resource materials.
1.B. 1c- Continuously check and clarify for understanding (read ahead, reread, use visual and context clues, ask questions, retell, use meaningful substitutions).
1.C.1a- Use information to form questions and verify predictions.
3.A.1- Construct complete sentences which demonstrate subject/verb agreement; appropriate capitalization and punctuation; correct spelling of appropriate, high-frequency words; and appropriate use of the eight parts of speech.
3.B.1a- Use prewriting strategies to generate and organize ideas (e.g. focus on one topic; organize writing to include a beginning, middle and end; use descriptive words when writing about people, places, things, events).
3.B.1b- Demonstrate focus, organization, elaboration and integration in written compositions (e.g. short stories, letters, reports).
3.C.1a- Write for a variety of purposes including descriptions, information, explanation, persuasion and narration.
4.A.1b- Ask questions and respond to questions from the teacher and from group members to improve comprehension.
4.A.1c- Follow oral instructions accurately.
4.B.1a- Present brief oral reports, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the message and audience (e.g. show and tell).
4.B.1b- Participate in discussions around a common topic.
5.A.1a- Identify questions and gather information.
5.A.1b- Locate information using a variety of resources.
5.B.1a- Select and organize information from various sources for a specific purpose.
5.C.1a- Write letters, reports and stories based on acquired information.
5.C.1b- Use print, nonprint, human and technological resources to acquire and use information.





Resources

Rattlesnake and Copperhead picture: Snakes of North America
http://www.pitt.edu/~mcs2/herp/snake.pic

American International Rattlesnake Museum
http://www. rattlesnakes.com

Animated Snakes
http://www.animation.arthouse.org/snake.html

Western Rattlesnake
http:www.desertusa.com/may96/du_rattle.html

Copperhead Snake
http://www.copperheadsnake.net

Smooth GreenSnake
http://www.umass.edu/nrec/snake_pit/pages/greens.html

Common Garter Snake
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garter_snake

Snake Worksheets
http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/snakes/facts.htm

Tree Snake Puzzle
http://library.thinkquest.org/04/oct/0026/treesnake_puzzle.html