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WebQuest: Map Skills, Direction and Location
Objectives:
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The learner will use cardinal and relative
location terms to describe locations of states and geographic features
of the United States and Virginia.
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The learner will complete a simple
WebQuest using recommended
Internet sites.
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Duration:
4 hours
Materials:
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Computer work stations
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Four random objects
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Internet sites:
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www.50states.com/virginia.htm,
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51/51161.html
www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/usa.html
Activities:
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Teacher introduces cardinal direction
and relative location terms to whole class using compass rose and four
random objects.
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Paired learners take turns rearranging
random objects and using
substitution
drill to produce 12 written
statements describing objects' locations (four using cardinal
directions, eight using relative position).
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Teacher directs whole class activity
where learners randomly post their sentences for class to see. Class
reviews, making comments, corrections.
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Paired learners complete
WebQuest using WebQuest sheet.
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Learners compare WebQuest answers and
share observations about their WebQuest experience.
Assessment:
Teacher monitors learner progress during
activity 2; learners complete WebQuest; learners discuss WebQuest
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