Teacher Page

Introduction:

This iAdventure is provided for grade 2 and grade 3 students to go through the basic research processes and gain their
knowledge from this activity.  They will follow the iAdventure directions to solve the task and complete the mission.
-- Lesson length could take 7-14 days to complete
-- Focuses on different living environments with species
-- Could be a partner lesson or small group lesson

Background Information:

Students from grade 2 and grade 3 will learn about different environments with different living things.
This iAdventure is designed for students to become familiar with specific environments like the Rainforest and
Desert with
a variety of species.  They will apply all their knowledge to compare and contrast
from the provided web sites to make their own decisions and complete the iAdventure.


Site Map


Teacher Page
(You are here!)

Title Page


Worksheet 1
Opening Story Page
(with Introduction)




Story Page 2A
(Rainforest)

Story Page 2B
(Desert)


Worksheet 2
Story Page 3A
(Rainforest Animals)

Story Page 3B
(Rainforest Plants)

Story Page 3C
(Desert Animals)

Story Page 3D
(Desert Plants)

Worksheet 3

Create a Conclusion







Curriculum Standards and State Standards:

1. Communication Arts 1 - Speaking and writing standard English
(including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization)
2. Communication Arts 5 - Comprehending and evaluating the content and
artistic aspects of oral and visual presentations
3. Communication Arts 6 - Participating in formal and informal presentations
and discussions of issues and ideas
4. Science Goal 1:2 - Conduct research to answer questions and evaluate
information and ideas
5. Science Goal 1:4 - Use technological tools and other resources to locate, select,
and organize information
6. Science Goal 2:1 - Plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety
of purposes and audiences
7. Science Goal 2:4 - Present perceptions and ideas regarding works of art, humanities
and sciences
8. Science Goal 2:5 - Perform or produce works in the fine and practical arts
9. Science Goal 3:1 - Identify problems and define their scope and elements
10.Science Goal 3:6 - Examine problems and proposed solutions from multiple perspectives
11. Science Goal 4:6 - Identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete
those tasks


Grading Robric for Poster of Tourist Map:

Category

4

3

2

1

Require Elements

The poster includes all  required elements as well as any additional information.

All required elements are included on the poster.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.

Several required elements were missing.

Content -Accuracy

At least 5 accurate facts are displayed on the poster

At  least 4 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

Use of Class Time

Uses time well during each class period. Focuses on getting the project done.

Uses time well during each class period. Usually focuses on getting the project done.

Uses some of the time well during each class period. There was some focuses on getting the project done.

Did not use class time to focus on the project.

Attractiveness

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Grammar

There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster.

There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster.

There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

Total:

20

15

10

5



Grading Rubric for Brochure:

Category

4

3

2

1

Writing-Grammar

There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure.

There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure after feedback from presentation.

There are 1-2 grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from presentation.

There are several grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from presentation.

Writing-Organization

Each section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Some sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Spelling & Proofreading

No spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure.

No more than 1 spelling error remains after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure.

No more than 3 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure.

Several spelling errors in the brochure.

Attractiveness & Organization

The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information.

The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information.

The brochure has well-organized information.

The brochure’s formatting and organizations of material are confusing to the reader.

Graphics/Pictures

Graphics go well with the text and there is a good balance of text and graphics.

Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text.

Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems “text-heavy.”

Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen.

Total:

20

15

10

5


Acknowledgement:

Here are some web sites that provided with idea about the iadvanture.
http://kids.mongabay.com/
http://www.kidssavingtherainforest.org/main.html
http://www.rainforestanimals.net/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/
http://www.lizasreef.com/HOPE%20FOR%20THE%20RAIN%20FORESTS/rain_forest_just_for_kids.htm
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep8e.htm
http://www.rain-tree.com/
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/desert/index.htm http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/desert/namdesrt.html
http://www.desertusa.com/life.html
http://pbskids.org/eekoworld/index.html?load=environment

http://www.idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season8/forestsdesertswetlands/desertfacts.cfm

Additional Web sites:
http://www.prekinders.com/rainforest_kids.htm
http://abcteach.com/directory/basics/science/habitats_biomes/desert/
http://abcteach.com/directory/basics/science/habitats_biomes/rain_forest/
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/395.shtml
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/deserts.htm
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/desert.html



To know more about iAdventure, http://warrensburg.k12.mo.us/iadventure/




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