Dinosaur WebQuest
 

Essential Understanding: All living things have unique characteristics.

Introduction | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Extension | Process | Evaluation | Outcomes

Introduction
 
 

Today you are a paleontologist!  You and the rest of your team have recently discovered some dinosaur bones.  You believe they are most likely from Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus or Velociraptor.  Your task is to gather information about those four types of dinosaurs so that you can identify the bones.

Task 1
 

First, you will need to print your investigation worksheet, so you can keep track of facts and clues about each dinosaur.

Next, you will take a look at the pictures below, and make predictions about which dinosaur is being represented..  All good paleontologists will look at the bones and use what they already know to draw conclusions.  When you have made good predictions, you may move to task 2.
 

You and your partners may decide to research different dinosaurs.  Click on the names below to gather the information you will need.
 
 
 

Task 3
 

• Since you have made so many discoveries, it is important to share your knowledge with the rest of the class.
• You will be writing a paragraph informing your classmates about the dinosaur you looked up.
• First you will need to create a  TAP F chart.
• Think about your topic, audience, purpose and form.
• Now fill in the chart.
• When you have completed the chart, begin writing.
• Be sure to include an opening sentence, paragraph body, details and a closing sentence.
• When you have finished writing, proofread your paper.
• Now find a partner and peer edit.
• When you have made corrections, you may begin your final draft on the computer, using Student Writing Center.
• You may add a graphic that goes with your paragraph.
• Remember to save and print.

Extension

Choose the paper puppet link that matches the dinosaur you wrote about and print out the activity page.  Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor. Be sure to color it, cut it out and glue it together following the directions on the activity page.

More dinosaur activities.

Evaluation
 
 

How Many Stars?	Did You Do The Computer Work?	Did You Do The Writing?
	Printed worksheet Made predictions Looked at all links Filled in worksheet Printed TAP F sheet Filled out TAP F sheet	Rough draft Proofread Peer edited Typed final draft Completed puppet
	Printed worksheet Made predictions Looked at all links Filled in worksheet Printed TAP F sheet Filled out TAP F sheet	Rough draft Proofread Peer edited
	Printed worksheet Made Predictions Looked at all links Filled in worksheet Printed TAP F sheet	Rough draft  Proofread

 

Outcomes
Language Arts

• The student will read to perform a task by completing a WebQuest.
• The student will be able to make predictions and draw conclusions by using Internet resources.
• The student will discover characteristics and facts about dinosaurs by reading Internet resources to be informed.  The student will use this information by completing a graphic organizer.
• The student will write to inform about a dinosaur by using their graphic organizer and a TAP F chart.
• The student will demonstrate writing strategies by pre-writing, editing, and publishing.
• The student will be able to make a dinosaur puppet by printing an activity page from the WebQuest.
• The student will be able to evaluate their WebQuest products by using the scoring tool.

Technology Indicators:
     (4.2) Students will design, develop, publish, and present products using technology
 resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and
 outside the classroom.
     (5.3) Students will employ technology tools to locate, evaluate, and collect information
 from a variety of sources. .