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Background Information

An iAdventure is a way of teaching students important concepts and skills by involving them in a storyline about one or more characters (fictional or real). My iAdventure is focused on students making real-life choices that effect others besides themselves.  They will navigate through this iAdventure and realize that ultimately choices you make about your life as an adult lie in your hands but only you can make decisions that can hender or help relationships you have with other people. The main character Monique is going through this as she makes decisions about what college to attend as graduation is quickly approaching.
 
 

Curriculum Standards

The curriculm standards addressed are:
CA 1, 2, 4, 6. 7
MA 1,3
SS 1,2,3,4,6,7
GOALS
1.1,2,3,4,6,9,10
3.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
 
 

Resources Needed

To carry out this iAdventure you would need no more than a group of internet-connected computers and a group of students.
 
 

Assessment

Students must now write a 2 page explanation of Monique's final decision.  They must include the following:

• Layout Options
• How you feel about each option
• Weigh pros and cons about each option
• Give a logical choice w/ parents considered
• Give your personal choice w/o parents considered
• What is most important?
• Reevaluate choice
• Make an informed decision with supporting information

All supporting information used to make final decision must be turned in.
 

Monique's Dilemma Rubric

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Name __________________________________

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Research
Research, Gather Information	Does not collect any information that relates to the topic.	Collects very little information--some relates to the topic.	Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Share Information	Does not relay any information to audience.	Relays very little information--some relates to the topic.	Relays some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Relays a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Uncodes Information	Does not uncode any information	Some information is uncoded	Most informaton is uncoded	All information is Uncoded
Take Responsibility
Supporting Documents	Can't follow any supporting documaentation	Evidence of supporting documentation	Most of supporting information is contained	All supporting information is contained
Uses Proper Mechanics	Minimum proper mechanics	Evidence of proper mechanics	Most of paper has been edited for proper mechanics	All has proof of proper mechanics
Meets criteria outline	2 out of 8 criteria met	4 out of 8 criteria met	6 out of 8 criteria met	7 or more criteria met.
Value Others' Viewpoints
Listen to Other Teammates	Is always talking--never allows anyone else to speak.	Usually doing most of the talking--rarely allows others to speak.	Listens, but sometimes talks too much.	Listens and speaks a fair amount.
Cooperate with Teammates	Usually argues with teammates.	Sometimes argues.	Rarely argues.	Never argues with teammates.
Make Fair Decisions	Usually wants to have things their way.	Often sides with friends instead of considering all views.	Usually considers all views.	Always helps team to reach a fair decision.
				Total

 
 
 

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the sites that offered the free clipart:
FreeClipArt.com
Animatons.com
discovery.com

The iAdventure concept was developed in the Warrensburg, MO school district, as part of the "Learning with iAdventures" program. This program was funded by a Competitive Technology grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

For more information on iAdventures, visit the iAdventure Home Page.