Wanted

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• Wanted
• A Fifth Grade Cells and Microorganism WebQuest

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Wanted

• We are looking for employees to track down
  fugitive microorganisms that are currently at
  large. Some of these guys are harmful while
  others are helpful, but it is important that all
  of them are found. We need your help!

Anxiously, Dr. Trackumdown The Center for Disease
Control (CDC)
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Introduction

•     If you accept this job, the CDC will be
  counting on you to track down several very
  important microorganisms who are missing. In
  order to locate them you will have to know how
  they think and where they live. Tracking down
  fugitives of any kind is a difficult job. You
  will need to employ the help of citizens to find
  these rascals.

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Task

• As employees of the CDC, you must create an
  advertisement that will aid in the location
  and/or apprehension of the missing
  microorganisms. Wanted posters, as seen in our ad
  for help, are great ways to communicate important
  information to a larger audience. You will design
  a wanted poster that will grab the attention of
  community members to make this search efficient
  and effective.
• Your wanted poster will include, but is not
  limited to, the answers for the following
  statements
• Tell the name of one of the missing
  microorganisms.
• Identify if it is harmful or beneficial.
• Describe an event in which this microorganism was
  last seen.
• Give a detailed description of the events that
  occurred to make it a crime or heroic act.
• Give some remarks on how to handle the
  microorganism if located or apprehended.
• We have some extra funds available, so you may
  offer a reward to gain more attention.

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Process
In this commission you will be working together
with one other CDC new hire. Each pair will
complete the Task. As a member of the group you
will explore WebPages from people all over the
world who know about the microorganisms. Because
these are real WebPages we're tapping into, not
things made just for schools, the reading level
might challenge you. Feel free to use the online
Webster dictionary or one in your classroom. 
Do not forget to keep a log of all the websites
visited on the form provided.  Start and complete
part 1. When you finish move on to part 2. When
you finish that move on to part 3.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
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Process-Part 1

You must first meet with your CDC coworker. With
your coworker, brainstorm any information you
know about microorganisms. This can include
types, where it they are usually found, their
names, symptoms, usefulness, or any other facts
you may know. This will help you to understand
the strengths and weaknesses of microorganisms
and just how much information you and your
coworker may already know. Next, review some
overview information on microorganisms by
clicking on the CDC database button below. When
you are finished with the information close the
browser page to return to work. Discuss which
microorganism you and your coworker would like to
hunt down. Make sure you have included a first,
second and third choice. Submit a proposal with
the above information to the microorganism
manager.
CDC Microorganism Database
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Instant Message

• A report on one of our villains has just come
  across the wire.click here to see the breaking
  news.

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Process-Part 2

After discussing information you already know
about microorganisms divide the work load with
the roles below.  Please remember this is a group
decision. These roles include Quality
Controller - You are the facilitator of the
team.  Make a notebook from 7 sheets of notebook
paper and 2 pieces of construction paper. Staple
together. Make sure that you both stay on task,
keep a record of the resources used in your
search, and keep a record of all the information
gathered at the end of each work day in the
notebook you made. Researcher - You are
responsible for discovering and explaining to
your partner your microorganisms purpose and
function. What does it do? Where does it live? 
Is it harmful or beneficial? Why? Advertisement
Designer You are responsible for researching
wanted poster layouts and sketching out a design
for your poster. Make sure you include all
necessary information from the task at hand.
Share, discuss, and modify if necessary with your
coworker. Advertisement Producer Create your
wanted poster from the sketched plan. Make the
poster attention getting and appealing using a
poster board that is at least 12 x 24 in size.
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Process-Part 3
Use the following web sites to investigate your
microorganisms.  They should help you gather
facts and information to complete your task of
creating an advertisement that will help to track
down and locate your organism.   Also make use of
other resources including encyclopedias, science
textbooks, and library books located in the room
as well as in your local media center.

The Good The Bad
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The Good Guys

• Reward Penicillin
• Reward Penicillin
• Reward Bacteria
• Reward Yeast
• Reward Protozoa

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The Bad Guys

• Wanted Salmonella
• Wanted E. Coli
• Wanted Strep Throat
• Wanted Strep Throat
• Wanted Virus
• (Click Meet the Microbes gt Virus)
• Wanted The Flu
• Wanted Mold
• How can you protect yourself? (Click Prevention
  Convention)

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Process-Part 4

• Follow the bullets below to first create your
  sketch and then to create the Wanted Poster.
• Poster title
• Name of one of the missing microorganisms
• Picture of the missing microorganism (sketched
  or copied)
• Identify if it is harmful or beneficial
• Describe an event in which this microorganism
  was last seen.
• Give a detailed description of the events that
  occurred to make it a crime or heroic act.
• Give some remarks on how to handle the
  microorganism if located or apprehended.

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Process Part 5

• Present your poster to the other members of the
  CDC staff. Share the information you have learned
  about the microorganism you are trying to track
  down.

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Evaluation
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Required Elements The wanted poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included on the wanted poster. All but 1 of the required elements are included on the wanted poster. Several required elements were missing.
Knowledge Gained Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create it. Student can accurately answer about 75 of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster.
Attractiveness Graphics Relevance The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. All graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation. The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.
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
Grammar Mechanics There are no errors on the wanted poster There are 1-3 errors on the wanted poster. There are 4-5 errors on the wanted poster. There are more than 5 errors on the wanted poster.
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Conclusion
Now, how do we get the word out to a greater
amount of citizens?

TELEVISION
For your next assignment, put on your digital
media hat and create a newscast, special
bulletin, or commercial. You may use your wanted
posters and Movie Maker to create a captivating
program that will spread your message!