Credits
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CREDITS
Microsoft Office Clip Art
Videos found on Oprah, PBS and Sesame Street websites.
http:/…
CREDITS
Microsoft Office Clip Art
Videos found on Oprah, PBS and Sesame Street websites.
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Annabelle-Gurwitch-Investigates-What-Happens-to-Our-Garbage-Video
http://www.sesamestreet.org/video_player/-/pgpv/videoplayer/0/082ae0bd-b2e8-4457-9089-d41c2132014d
http://www.sesamestreet.org/video_player/-/pgpv/videoplayer/0/3e675150-1553-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b
Teacher Resources & Process
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TEACHER RESOURCES and PROCESS
Construction paper for posters
Crayons and/or markers
2 large pla…
TEACHER RESOURCES and PROCESS
Construction paper for posters
Crayons and/or markers
2 large plastic bags for each students to use to collect aluminum cans and plastic water bottles
Computers and internet access
Students will be required to watch videos and read stories about recycling and what is happening to our landfills. Their role will be to take an active part to improve our environment. By watching the videos they will have an awareness for recycling. Students will work on posters and display them around our school and local businesses around the community. Students will be given two large bags and are expected to recycle at home for one week and bring back the bags . Finally, the students will give an oral presentation in class to talk about why it is important to recycle.
Standards
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STANDARDS
3rd Grade California Standards
History-Social Science
3.4 Students understand the r…
STANDARDS
3rd Grade California Standards
History-Social Science
3.4 Students understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives and the basic structure of the U.S. government.
2. Discuss the importance of public virtue and the role of citizens, including how to participate in a classroom, in the community, and in civic life.
English–Language Arts Content Standards
1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies
Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication. They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation.
STANDARDS
3rd and 4th Grade California Standards
Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication
1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or around major points of information.
1.6 Provide a beginning, a middle, and an end, including concrete details that develop
a central idea.
1.7 Use clear and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas and establish the tone.
Teacher Introduction
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TEACHER INTRODUCTION
Students will be required to watch videos and read stories about recycling a…
TEACHER INTRODUCTION
Students will be required to watch videos and read stories about recycling and what is happening to our landfills. Their role will be to take an active part to improve our environment. By watching the videos they will have awareness for recycling. Students will work on posters and display them around our school and local businesses around the community. Students will be given two large bags and are expected to recycle at home for one week and bring back the bags . Finally, the students will give an oral presentation in class to talk about why it is important to recycle.
By recycling we can help prevent waste!
Conclusion
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CONCLUSION
By the time you have completed the WebQuest, you will be able to reflect on:
Why is i…
CONCLUSION
By the time you have completed the WebQuest, you will be able to reflect on:
Why is important to recycle?
What can you do to make a difference?
How can you help at school and at home to recycle?
Next time you see your parents throwing away "trash" think about whether it is really is trash? Can those items be recycled?
Evaluation Rubric
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EVALUATION RUBRIC
Rubric : RECYCLE Poster and Presentation
CATEGORY
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Stays on Topic …
EVALUATION RUBRIC
Rubric : RECYCLE Poster and Presentation
CATEGORY
4
3
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Stays on Topic
Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.
Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.
Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.
It was hard to tell what the topic was.
Listens to Other Presentations
Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.
Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Uses Complete Sentences
Always (99-100% of time) speaks in complete sentences.
Mostly (80-98%) speaks in complete sentences.
Sometimes (70-80%) speaks in complete sentences.
Rarely speaks in complete sentences.
Use of Class Time
Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Attractiveness
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Process
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PROCESS
We will begin to discuss recycling in the classroom. We will discuss ways to reduce, reus…
PROCESS
We will begin to discuss recycling in the classroom. We will discuss ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. We will watch various videos where you will see what a landfill is and why we need to recycle. We will discuss ways to reduce, reuse and recycle . Each student will create a poster that has to do with recycling. We will place the posters around our school and community. You will be expected to recycle at home for one week and bring in the product. You will give an oral presentation on what you learned.
1. Talk to your partner and talk about what recycling is? What do you do with paper, cans, glass and other items?
2. Watch the videos in this WebQuest.
3. Make a poster that encourages us to recycle.
4. You will be given large plastic bags to take home to collect cans and water bottles. Bring back bags in one week.
5. Give an oral presentation on what you learned about recycling.
Research Resources
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RESEARCH RESOURCES
Oprah-What Happens To Our Garbage Video
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Annabe…
RESEARCH RESOURCES
Oprah-What Happens To Our Garbage Video
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Annabelle-Gurwitch-Investigates-What-Happens-to-Our-Garbage-Video
Sesame Street- Recycling aluminum cans
http://www.sesamestreet.org/video_player/-/pgpv/videoplayer/0/082ae0bd-b2e8-4457-9089-d41c2132014d
Sesame Street- Garbage Man’s Blues Song/ Where Does Garbage Go
http://www.sesamestreet.org/video_player/-/pgpv/videoplayer/0/3e675150-1553-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b
Task
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TASK
You will be required to watch videos and read stories about recycling and what is happening…
TASK
You will be required to watch videos and read stories about recycling and what is happening to our landfills. Your role will be to take an active part to improve our environment. You will be expected to open awareness to others by making posters and displaying them in our school and community. You will be given two large bags and are expected to recycle at home for one week and bring back the bags. Finally, you will give an oral presentation in class to show why it is important to recycle.
