Information for teachers
This webquest was designed for third graders, however any grade level above third grade could benefit from completing the assignments!
The webquest integrates social studies as well as language arts. In Kansas the Social Studies theme for third grade is Community. Learning about careers can help students understand that communities are made up of individuals who have specific roles and contributions within the community. The assignment is also meant to get students to start thinking about their future path.
Standards
Social Studies:
Standard #1- Choices have consequences.
1.2) The student will analyze the context under which choices are made and draw conclusions about the motivations and goals of the decision-makers.
1.4) The student will use his/her understanding of choices and consequences to construct a decision- making process and to justify a decision.
Standard #2- Individuals have rights and responsibilities.
2.1) The student will recognize and evaluate the rights and responsibilities of people living in societies
Standard #3- Societies are shaped by beliefs, ideas, and diversity.
3.1) The student will recognize and evaluate significant beliefs, contributions, and ideas of the many diverse peoples and groups and their impact on individuals, communities, states, and nations.
Standard #5- Relationships among people, places, ideas, and environments are dynamic.
5.1) The student will recognize and evaluate dynamic relationships that impact lives in communities, states, and nations.
ELA:
RI.3.1 – Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.3.5 – Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently
W.3.1 – Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
W.3.1a – Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
W.3.1b – Provide reasons that support the opinion.
W.3.1c – Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
W.3.1d – Provide a concluding statement or section.
W.3.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.3.2b – Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
W.3.2d – Provide a concluding statement or section.
W.3.4 – With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
W.3.6 – With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
W.3.7 – Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8 – Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
The webquest integrates social studies as well as language arts. In Kansas the Social Studies theme for third grade is Community. Learning about careers can help students understand that communities are made up of individuals who have specific roles and contributions within the community. The assignment is also meant to get students to start thinking about their future path.
Standards
Social Studies:
Standard #1- Choices have consequences.
1.2) The student will analyze the context under which choices are made and draw conclusions about the motivations and goals of the decision-makers.
1.4) The student will use his/her understanding of choices and consequences to construct a decision- making process and to justify a decision.
Standard #2- Individuals have rights and responsibilities.
2.1) The student will recognize and evaluate the rights and responsibilities of people living in societies
Standard #3- Societies are shaped by beliefs, ideas, and diversity.
3.1) The student will recognize and evaluate significant beliefs, contributions, and ideas of the many diverse peoples and groups and their impact on individuals, communities, states, and nations.
Standard #5- Relationships among people, places, ideas, and environments are dynamic.
5.1) The student will recognize and evaluate dynamic relationships that impact lives in communities, states, and nations.
ELA:
RI.3.1 – Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.3.5 – Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently
W.3.1 – Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
W.3.1a – Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
W.3.1b – Provide reasons that support the opinion.
W.3.1c – Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
W.3.1d – Provide a concluding statement or section.
W.3.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.3.2b – Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
W.3.2d – Provide a concluding statement or section.
W.3.4 – With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
W.3.6 – With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
W.3.7 – Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8 – Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.