Hurricane Webquest

St. James 5th Grade Science/technology

Process

Each hurricane action team will consist of four equally important members who will each participate in all parts of the webquest.  However, each person will “manage” one aspect of the project.  As a manager you are in charge of organizing your team and organizing your information as well as the following duties   :

 

1. Research Manager-manages internet navigation and keeps track if important information.  Manages graphic organizers

 

2. Journalism Manager– Organizes information into the brochure.  Should be creative and have a way with words.

 

3. PowerPoint Manager-creates the PowerPoint presentation aspect of the group.  Should be computer savvy, possess information about

 

4. Presentation Manager-the spokesman of the group.  This person will be the one giving the oral presentation.  This is your actor, make sure you can be persuasive

 

Teams

1. Become an expert.  First conduct research to answer the following questions.

· What is a hurricane?

· How does a hurricane form?

· Why does a hurricane strengthen?

· How do people find out where a hurricane is going?

· How should one prepare for a hurricane?

· What problems could be caused by a hurricane?

 

2.Brainstorm using the Kidspiration chart.  Organize your research on different ways to prepare for a hurricane. Topics may include preparing your house, taking care of pets, taking care of property/plants, taking care of family members, etc. Choose one of the topics to focus on and have it approved by your teacher.

 

2. Organize your information to get the information out to everyone.  Using your new expertise you will use the research questions to create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.  This brochure will be used to tell people about hurricanes and how dangerous they are.  It will also include tips on how to prepare for a hurricane.

 

3. Research Katrina.  Students will then research Hurricane Katrina information and view “Flash flood” to answer the following questions about New Orleans.

· What problems were caused in New Orleans after the hurricane?

· What can we do in the future to prevent these problems?

· Should New Orleans be rebuilt?

 

4. Create your action plan for LA.  Create  a PowerPoint presentation answering these questions. The presentation should include text, graphics, sounds, music, etc.