Alabama the Beautiful

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Alabama the Beautiful

• Social Studies WebQuest for 4th Grade

Final Project Tools for Success Online Course
Spring 2006 Created by Rhonda Clark
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Content Standards

• Technology COS (3-5)
• 2. Communicate about technology using
  developmentally appropriate and accurate
  terminology.
• 3. Use common input and output devices
  efficiently and effectively.
• 4. Use developmentally appropriate keyboard
  techniques.
• 7. Discuss basic issues related to responsible
  use of technology and information including
  personal consequences of inappropriate use.
• 8. Identify legal and ethical behaviors when
  using information and technology.
• 10. Demonstrate basic operations of a word
  processor.
• 11. Utilize general purpose productivity tools to
  facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
• 12. Use a variety of media and technology
  resources to create and communicate knowledge
  products across the curriculum.
• 14. Use the Internet to locate information.
• 17. Relate search results to class or individual
  assignments.
• Social Studies (4)
• 4. Comprehend the geographic link between Alabama
  and regions of the United States.
• 5. Describe the natural environment of Alabama
  including significant geographical features.
• Language Arts (4)
• 21. Use the writing process with assistance when
  composing different forms of written expression.
• 23. Know and apply principles of grammar and
  usage in writing, speaking, and presenting and
  apply mechanics in writing.
• 29. Spell words correctly in final written
  products.
• 31.) Use computers for expression.

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Introduction

• Alabama is a beautiful state and there are many
  wonderful places to visit. Explore the regions
  of the state to locate places you would like to
  visit.

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Purpose

• In this webquest, students will learn about
  Alabama, the state in which they live, by using
  Internet sites to collect facts and pictures
  about Alabama.
• The finished products will include a worksheet to
  aid in Internet research and a brochure created
  with a word processor or desktop publishing
  software.

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Task

• Students will work in pairs to locate information
  about places to visit in Alabama.
• Complete the worksheet with information from the
  assigned web sites.
• Create a travel brochure with a word processor or
  desktop publishing software.
• Use the brochure rubric as a guide for
  requirements.

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ProcessStep 1 Research

• Print this worksheet and locate information on
  these Internet web sites teachers click here
  for answer key
• Visit Alabama
• Helen Kellers Birthplace
• State Parks
• NOTE There are hints on the worksheet to help
  guide you in the right directions.
• TIP Try to avoid advertisements and stay on the
  main web sites to save time. You can always go
  back to these sites to follow other links, if
  time allows.
• You will have one class period to locate
  information in the computer lab.

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ProcessStep 2 Brochure

• Decide which software to use to create the
  brochure word processor or desktop publisher
  (you may use a template)
• Plan on using a tri-fold design with six pages
• Page 1 should be an introduction/title page with
  a picture (be sure to give credit to the picture
  source)
• Page 2 should list the four regions and a fact
  about each region
• Page 3 should have information about the state
  capital
• Page 4 should have a place to visit White House
  of the Confederacy, USS Alabama, Helen Kellers
  birthplace, or another place discovered while on
  the webquest
• Page 5 should discuss state parks and facts
• Page 6 should list student names, grade, date,
  school, and list of web sites used (these are
  called citations your teacher will discuss
  proper citation styles)
• You may use clipart from the software if it is
  appropriate, there is room to accommodate the
  image and it enhances the brochure
• Choose attractive, easy-to-read fonts and sizes
• You will have two class periods to create the
  brochure in computer lab
• Print the final copy of the brochure with
  permission from the teacher

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Evaluation

• The Brochure Rubric will be used as a guide to
  grade student projects.
• Internet worksheets will be graded on a standard
  scale.

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Conclusion

• Students will learn what a great state that
  Alabama is and maybe desire to visit a new place
  in the state with their families
• Students will learn valuable Internet research
  navigation skills
• Students must be cooperative to work with a
  partner and share responsibilities
• Brochures will be on display for all students and
  parents who visit the classroom

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Bibliography

• Visit Alabama - http//www.visitalabama.org
• Birthplace of Helen Keller - http//www.helenkelle
  rbirthplace.org
• State Parks - http//www.alapark.com
• Images by Rhonda Clark

Image Stream in Desoto State Park by Rhonda
Clark