Doan-Corp Construction Welcomes You To;

The School Park Design Team!

A WebQuest for 6th Grade MathDesigned by Scott M. Doan

–Doan.scott@gmail.com

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Introduction Task Process Evaluation / Rubric Conclusion Credit Teachers Pages

IntroductionIt has come to our attention at Doan-Corp Construction that you just might be a great fit to join our team. The math skills that you have been working on will be an excellent addition to a new project that we have just acquired. Do you think you are up for the challenge? We will give you plenty of time to help us with the project and we know your geometry and research skills can handle it. This is your OFFICIAL NOTICE OF HIRING. Would you like the job? If so, please continue on.

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Your New Job

How To Get It Done;Your Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-Step; Day 2 – 3

Computer Research Days

Over the next two days you will do research on various design elements on the web. You will need to make sure that you keep accurate notes as well as write down the websites you acquired your information from. Use the Individual Job Task Guide to find the information that is needed.

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Individual Research Guide

In General; Use the websites below to do all of your research.

Foreman1. Find the exact dimensions of the area in

front of the school.2. Create a list of at least 10 pros and 10 cons

of a park. Do not forget to site your sources!!!

Individual Research Guide Cont.

Research Analyst

1. Create a list of at least 10 pros and 10 cons for public parks.

2. Create a list of Public Park Elements from at least 3 sources. *** The longer your list the easier it will be to create your park!

Individual Research Guide Cont.

Architect

1. Create a list of Public Park Elements from at least 3 sources. *** The longer your list the easier it will be to create your park!

2. Look up Geometrical Shapes and create a list of elements that you could use incorporating at least 4 different geometrical shapes in the parks design.

Individual Research Guide Cont.

Laborer

1. You must create a list of at least 10 building materials that you will probably use in the design. 5 of these need to be recycled material.

2. You must also research Sports Fields and pick one the has a geometry element. Do not forget to write down the exact dimensions of the field and why you picked it.

Website Worth a Look

Step-by-Step Day 4

Today you will interview 3 educational leaders with 3 different backgrounds in education. You must find out the following information.

1. What would they like in an outdoor education facility.2. What elements they would add to the park.3. How they feel about a park right outside their school.You should ask at least 2 more questions of your own.**Make sure you write down all of the information you have

learned and the educator’s personal information for citing your sources later.

Step-by-Step Day 5 - ?

Today the Foreman will lead a group discussion of your findings. The research analyst should take notes on your conversations.

Next you will begin your individual jobs for your presentations. Review your Job Descriptions from Day 1 and keep on task!

Step-by-Step Last Day

Presentation Day

Today you will present your research and ideas in front of a panel of educators. Review your rubric to know exactly what the panel is looking for and to make sure that you receive all of the credit! Good Luck!

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Evaluation Rubrics

You will be evaluated on your individual work as well as your group work. The following are the rubrics that will be used to grade your work.

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Rubrics: Individual Work

Element Graded On Below On Excelled

Worked Well with Others 1 3 5Researched and Cited 3 1 5 10 Sources on the WebInterviewed 3 Sources 1 3 5Revised and Edited with sign. 1 3 5

Written Report

Total Points / 25

Rubrics: Written Report

Element Graded On Below On ExcelledTitle Page 1 3 5Grammar 1 3 5Flow of the Paper 1 3 5Persuasive Elements 1 3 5Gives At Least 5 Pros to Parks 1 3 5Gives Feedback from Interviews 1 3 5Has a Blue Print of the Design 1 3 5

With DimensionsList At Least 3 Elements In The 3 5 10Park and Why They Chose ThemRough Draft is Present 1 3 5Works Cited Page 1 3 5

Total / 55

Rubrics: Tri Fold and Presentation

Element Graded On Below On ExcelledEach Member Spoke Loud and 1 3 5

ClearThe Board is Visually Stimulating 1 3 55 Elements of Geometry are Magnified1 3 5There Is a Model of the Design 3 5 10Sections On The Tri Fold……How Math Helped You 3 5 10…Park Elements 1 3 5…Pros and Cons 1 3 5…Research Findings 1 3 5

Total / 50

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Conclusion

Congratulations!!! With all your class work, research, and group work behind you, you have created something that could last a lifetime. You should now realize that geometry is used every day in the construction business. Ask yourselves, what could I have done if I would have just a little more knowledge? What could I have added if I wanted to more shapes?

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Credits and References

For Teachers Use…

Table of Contents Introduction Learners Curriculum Standards Process / Special Notes Resources Needed Evaluation Credits & References

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Teachers Introduction

This lesson was developed for a class on WebQuests through Fresno Pacific University. It was designed by a second year Education Major Graduate who was doing a long-term substitute position in a sixth grade math class.

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Teachers; Learners

This lesson was designed for a sixth grade math class to be used at the end of a geometry unit. It can be used not only as a evaluation tool, but also as a research activity in English class.

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Teachers; Standards

5. Use models and pictures to relate concepts of ratio, proportion and percent, including percents less than 1 and greater than 100.

3 14. Use proportional reasoning, ratios and percents to represent problem situations and determine the reasonableness of solutions.

8 9 1 0 3. Estimate perimeter or circumference and area for circles, triangles and quadrilaterals, and surface area and volume for prisms and cylinders by: a. estimating lengths using string or links, areas using tiles or grid, and volumes using cubes; b. measuring attributes (diameter, side lengths, or heights) and using established formulas for circles, triangles, rectangles, parallelograms and rectangular prisms.

K 4. Determine which measure (perimeter, area, surface area, volume) matches the context for a problem situation; e.g., perimeter is the context for fencing a garden, surface area is the context for painting a room.

1 0 6. Draw similar figures that model proportional relationships; e.g., model similar figures with a 1 to 2 relationship by sketching two of the same figure, one with corresponding sides twice the length of the other.

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Standards Continued

1 7. Build three-dimensional objects with cubes, and sketch the two-dimensional representations of each side; i.e., projection sets.

9 1 0 1. Read, construct and interpret line graphs, circle graphs and histograms. 2. Select, create and use graphical representations that are appropriate for the type

of data collected. 3. Compare representations of the same data in different types of graphs, such as a

bar graph and circle graph.

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Teachers; Process / Special Notes

Process Follow the same process as the students do.

Special Notes Make sure groups are picked with student’s strengths in mind

as well as in advance. Continual supervision will be needed during research times.

Think Aloud may be wise to do before activities. Review the Resources Section before beginning this

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Teachers; Resources Needed

Computer Lab Completed Geometry Math Unit This WebQuest 3 or 4 Teachers on Day 4 for Interviews Individual Job Description Forms which can

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Teachers; Individual Job Descriptions

Foreman - The Foreman is the leader of the group. He/She will work closely with the teacher to make sure everyone is on task. The Foreman will also help to write the written essay with the Research Analyst.

Research Analyst – The Research Analyst is the person that will take all of the notes and research from his/her fellow group mates and with the help of the Foreman turn it into a 3 page report of their findings. Follow the rubric for further details.

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Teachers; Individual Job Descriptions

Architect – The Architect will create the blue print and model of the park by using all of the information they have received from their group mates.

Laborer – He/She will being working on the tri fold as well as helping the Architect build the model of the park.

Special Note – When any group member is done with their individual job, they should immediately begin helping another group member. Individual grades will reflect this note.

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Teachers; Evaluation

Teachers should use the rubrics to evaluate students work. Evaluation should be a continuous process and should be reminded to the students on a daily basis to keep them on task.

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Teachers; References

http://webquest.edu http://webquest.edu/designpatterns

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