Swim with the Fishes

WebQuest for 2nd Grade

By Francine Heller  
                                                                                                             

 

Introduction Tasks Procedure Resources Evaluation Conclusion

 

 

Introduction

The Marine Scientists asked that you select some fish from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  Choose a specific fish, and be prepared with photos and information about the fish you think is fascinating.  You're in charge!  Can you become knowledgeable enough about fish to accept this job?

 

Tasks

On your journey to seek out a fish from the Monterey Bay Aquarium you will:

Procedure

Your Job

  1. What about fish? 

  2. Find your type of fish in the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and select one fish that you would like to research.

  3. Write about your fish's habitat and location, a description of your fish, and a few interesting facts about your fish on the research report.

  4. Type your research report and draw a picture of your fish.

 

 

Resources

Go to this Monterey Bay Aquarium site and click on the link in the upper right corner titled: About the Animals. Look at the lists of animals

http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/efc_hp/hp_kelp_exhibit.asp

 

 

Evaluation

Your research report should include a clear topic sentence to wow the reader.  Supporting details to add to the main topic, and examples.  Make sure to proof read your report for grammar errors.  You have a choice to handwrite or type your report.

Name: ________________________ Teacher:
Date Submitted: ____________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
 
Criteria
Points
 
4
3
2
1
  
Main/Topic Idea Sentence
 Main/Topic idea sentence is clear, correctly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence. Main/Topic idea sentence is either unclear or incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence. Main/Topic idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence. Main/Topic idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is not restated in the closing sentence.
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Supporting Detail Sentence(s)
 Paragraph(s) have three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have one supporting detail sentence that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
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Elaborating Detail Sentence(s)
 Each supporting detail sentence has three or more elaborating detail sentences. Each supporting detail sentence has at least two elaborating detail sentences. Each supporting detail sentence has one elaborating detail sentence. Each supporting detail sentence has no elaborating detail sentence.
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Legibility
 Legible handwriting, typing, or printing. Marginally legible handwriting, typing, or printing. Writing is not legible in places. Writing is not legible.
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Mechanics and Grammar
 Paragraph has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Paragraph has one or two punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors. Paragraph has three to five punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors. Paragraph has six or more punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
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Total---->
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Teacher Comments:

 

 

 

Conclusion

You should now be very knowledgeable about a specific type of fish.  You can share your new information with a friend or family.  You can also write a letter to the Marine Biologists regarding your research. You have had some fun in your travel through the sea at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.