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Introduction

This project was developed as part of University of Illinois CTER Masters Degree Program.

This lesson was developed by Brad Frey, a teacher at Johnsburg High School and a graduate student at the University of Illinois' CTER program as an assignment for EPSY 556 - Analysis of Advanced Instructional Technologies.

This WebQuest will be used as the 1st semester final exam for the Introduction to Algebra classes as it will assess the skills and knowledge gained throughout the first semester of class and applied in a practical, hands on project.

Learner

This lesson was designed for high school students in math and special education classes, but could easily be used in a geography, history or other social studies class.

Curriculum Standards

This WebQuest meets many curriculum standards found in the Illinois Learning Standards.

The following standards in English, Language Arts, & Reading are met:

State Goal 1.B.4a and 1.B.4c - Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency

State Goal 1.C.4a-f - Comprehend a broad range of of reading materials

State Goal 2.B.4a - Read and interpret a variety of literary works

State Goal 3.A.4 - Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and structure

State Goal 3.B.4a,b - Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences

State Goal 4.A.4 - Listen effectivley in formal and informal situations

State Goal 4.B.4b - Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience

State Goal 5.A.4a,b - Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas

State Goal 5.B.4 - Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources

In mathematics, this WebQuest meets the following standards:

State Goal 6.B.4 - Investigate, represent, and solve problems using number facts, operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and their properties, algorithms and relationships

State Goal 6.C.4 - Compute and estimate using mental mathematics, pen-and-paper methods, calculator and computers

State Goal 7.A.4b - Measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments and methods

Resources Needed

For students to adequately perform the research needed for this WebQuest, they need access to computers that are connected to the Internet. A teacher could also use an LCD projector to project this WebQuest on a screen in the classroom. To complete the presentation portion of the project, students will need access to a word processing program and a PowerPoint program.

The links to the web sites used as resources for students are current and function as of October 2006. This does not guarantee that these sites will be correct in the future.

Students are great resources for each other when it comes to computer usage. Put the students in groups with a computer savvy partner and save yourself a lot of headaches!

Evaluation

The evaluation link has a printer friendly version of the evaluation rubric. Students will present their project to the whole class via PowerPoint, posters or handouts.

References

Reference Page Link

Contact Information

Brad Frey - Math Teacher - Johnsburg High School bradfrey@owc.net

Mary Leight - Math Teacher - Johnsburg High School mleight@kidsroe.org

Vanna Pianfetti - University of Illinois esecaras@uiuc.edu