A WebQuest for 4th Grade Social

Designed by Michelle Haaf and Brian Stonehouse

Assisted by Ray Hoger

You have been crowned Mr./Miss Alberta. As part of your duties as the reigning King or Queen, you must visit and experience the five National Parks in Alberta. In order to keep your crown, you must participate in at least 5 activities available at each park. Remember money is no concern. The Premier enjoys a good party!

The Task Click To Download Return To Top

Your first task is to determine which National Park offers the most tourist activities. You will prepare a power point presentation for the Premier about your experiences. Your second task is to determine which National Park is most visited and prepare a chart using the information you gather on your visits.

The Process Return To Top

1. You will be traveling with a teacher appointed chaperone. You will need to print the National Park Outline Sheet.

2. You will visit the websites listed in the chart labelled Resources.

3. Using the outline you will write a journal of activities you experience at each National Park. (Journal Example). You also need to find out how many people visit the park each year.

4. Using Excel, you will create a chart, showing the number of visitors in each park. Click here to view a tutorial (a how to lesson) on creating charts in Excel.

5. You will create a power point presentation. For each National Park, you will create a slide that has your journal entry on one side and a picture on the other. Your presentation needs to begin with a title slide with your names on it. Your presentation needs to end with a slide showing the chart that you created in Excel.

Resources Return To Top

Banff National Park	Jasper National Park	Elk Island National Park	Waterton Lakes National Park	Wood Buffalo National Park
Site 1	Site 1	Site 1	Site 1	Site 1
Site 2	Site 2	Site 2	Site 2	Site 2
Site 3	Site 3	Site 3	Site 3	Site 3

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Your mark will be determined using the following rubric.

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Information	Insufficient amount of information. Data not related to area of research.	Incomplete amount of information. Data vaguely related to area of research.	Information is complete. All data relates to area of research.	Information and data exceeds expectations.
Writing Conventions	Includes more than 5 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc	Includes 3-4 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.	Includes 2-3 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc..	Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization are correct. No errors in the text.
Excel Chart	Data not related. No chart.	Data is somewhat related. Chart is confusing.	Chart is appropriate. Evidence of basic skills apparent	Exceptional chart, mastery of appropriate computer skills evident.
Power Point Presentation	No title or overview, minimal graphics	Minimal multimedia elements may not support or reinforce text. Little consideration of balance, proportion, harmony, or restraint	Graphics, design, and text reinforce each other. Consistent and aesthetic design.	Advanced, varied features and design create synergy, style, and elegance.
				Total

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Congratulations! Not only have you retained your crown, but you have also seen some of the most beautiful landscapes that Alberta has to offer. Do you think that the National Park most visited by tourists is your favourite?

Teachers Page Return To Top

ICT Outcomes:

C1 Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies. (2.1, 2.2)

C3 Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies. (2.2)

C4 Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry. (2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

C5 Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry. (2.1, 2.3)

C6 Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems. (2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7)

C7 Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning. (2.1, 2.2)

F1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology. (2.1, 2.2, 2.4)

F3 Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology. (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7)

F4 Students will become discerning consumers of mass media and electronic information. (2.1)

F5 Students will practise the concepts of ergonomics and safety when using technology. (2.1, 2.2)

F6 Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of technologies. (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)

P1 Students will compose, revise and edit text. (2.1, 2.2)

P2 Students will organize and manipulate data. (2.1, 2.2)

P3 Students will communicate through multimedia. (2.1, 2.2)

P4 Students will integrate various applications. (2.1, 2.2)

P5 Students will navigate and create hyperlinked resources. (2.2, 2.3)

P6 Students will use communication technology to interact with others. (2.1)

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Last updated on February 4, 2003. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page