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Who Invented That?

Introduction Overall Task Resources Process Evaluation Conclusion Standards Citations Teacher Notes. A WebQuest for 2nd Grade (Inventors and Technology) Designed by – Mrs. Katie Rummel- edn_aca_kr@nwoca.org EDTL 680 – Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning – Summer 2008

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Who Invented That?

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  1. Introduction Overall Task Resources Process Evaluation Conclusion Standards Citations Teacher Notes A WebQuest for 2nd Grade (Inventors and Technology) Designed by – Mrs. Katie Rummel- edn_aca_kr@nwoca.org EDTL 680 – Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning – Summer 2008 Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Who Invented That?

  2. Introduction • Have you ever thought about who invented ice cream or the light bulb? Inventors are people who think of an idea and then develop them. We are going to learn about specific inventors. • You will be researching through the use of Web sites and books. Your question is, “Why do people make new products or invent new ways to meet their individual wants and needs?” 

  3. Overall Task • You will research in a group a specific inventor, and create a trading card that will be laminated so the class can all have a set of each group's card.  Your group will also present their information to the class.

  4. Resources You will need the following items to complete this project: • Projector • Smart Board • Internet • Web Graphic • Computer Template for Trading Card • Questionnaire • Computer

  5. Process • First you will be assigned a group. • Assign a role to each person in group. • Click on the name of the role to find out what your job is. Navigator, Reader, and Writer • Next, you and your group will work together to complete Task 1. Click here for more information on Task 1. • In Task 1 you found an invention and inventor. Now, in your group work on Task 2.

  6. Process cont. • The final task your group will be completed is the trading card.

  7. Navigator • The navigator is the person who will sit at the computer and direct the students where to go on the web. Back to Process Page

  8. Reader • The reader’s job is to read aloud to the group so everyone can get the information needed. Back to Process Page

  9. Writer • The writer’s job is to write all the information down on the papers for the group. Back to Process Page

  10. Task 1 • Click and Print the graphic organizer. • Graphic organizer • Once your graphic organizer is printed you will go to the following website. • History Timeline

  11. Task 1 cont. • Once on the website, choose one of the following inventions and fill in the graphic organizer: • The Toilet • Pencil • Christmas Lights • Hot Dogs • The Light Bulb • Post It Notes Back to Process Page

  12. Task 2 • In this task you will be researching more information about your inventor. • Click and print the Questionnaire • Questionnaire • Use the following websites to find more information on your inventors: • Zoomschool • Click on the letter that goes with the first letter of your invention. • Wikipedia • In the search box type in your inventor or invention name. • About.com • Click on the letter of the last name of your inventor.

  13. Task 2 cont. • As you are finding information on these sites be sure to fill in the questionnaire. • This information will be needed for your trading card. • If you are in need of more information, ask the teacher so you can make you way into the library for more help. Back to Process Page

  14. Final Task • Click and Print the trading Card form. • Trading Card • Ask the teacher for a copy of your inventor’s picture. • Fill in all the information needed on the trading card. • Be sure to put your names on the back of the card. • You will use your information to present your inventor to the class. You will also give your card to each person. Back to Process Page

  15. Evaluation

  16. Conclusion • Congratulation you are now an expert on your inventor. You will have the opportunity now to share your inventor with the class. You will also get to hear about all of the inventors and receive a trading card.

  17. Ohio Academic Content Standards • Science Standards: • Science and Technology: Students recognize that science and technology are interconnected and that using technology involves assessment of benefits, risks and costs. • Indicator 2: Investigate why people make new products or invent new ways to meet their individual wants and needs. • Indicator 4: Communicate orally, pictorially, or in written form the design process use to make something.

  18. Ohio Academic Content Standards cont. • Technology Standards: • Standard 6: Design- Students apply a number of problem-solving strategies demonstrating the nature of deign, the role of engineering and the role of assessment. • Benchmark C: Explore how products are invented and repaired. • Indicator 3: Identify famous inventors and products available today based on their inventions.

  19. Ohio Academic Content Standards cont. • Information Literacy • Benchmark: Effective school library media programs provide information literacy skills instruction. • Indictor D: Read and listen to stories for schoolwork and personal enjoyment. • Technology Literacy • Benchmark: Effective school library media programs provide technology literacy skills instruction in the use of library-based technologies. • Indicator B: Apply basic Internet browser and navigation skills to search for information on the Internet.

  20. Teacher Notes • This was the first lesson in my inventors unit. Next we look at the process inventors and inventions go through (Design Process) and finally we invent our own invention.

  21. Citations • The history of invention. (n.d.) Retrieved July 17,2008, from CBC Web site: http://www.cbc.ca/kids/general/the-lab/history-of- invention/default.html • Jeanada Col. (n.d.) Inventions and inventors. Retrieved July 17,2008, from Enchanted Learning Web site: http://www.zoomschool.com/inventors • Wikipedia. (n.d.) Retrieved July 17,2008, from Wikipedia Web site: www.wikipedia.org • Inventors. (n.d.) Retrieved July 17,2008, from About.com Web site: http://inventors.about.com/od/astartinventors/a/Famous_Invent or.htm

  22. Inventions!!!

  23. Invention Research Questionnaire What is the name of your invention? ______________ Who invented it?______________________ When was it invented?___________________ Explain why it was invented?__________________ In 4-6 sentences, describe some interesting facts about your invention and the inventor. How do you think this invention has changed our world? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What are the advantages and disadvantages of this invention? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back to Task 2

  24. Name of Invention (Insert Drawing) Invented by: Date Invented: Why Invented: Interesting facts about the invention/inventor: Advantages/Disadvantages of the invention: Back to Final Task

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