iAdventure Teacher Page

Teacher Information Page

Site Map

It is very helpful to provide a "clickable" map of your iAdventure site, so that a teacher can get a feel for how it works and can preview all the pages in an organized way. The table below is an example. You can change the text links in each table cell as needed. You can also add or delete rows and columns to suit the size of your iAdventure. You might consider making each of these links open the targeted page in a new browser window, so that teachers can simply close the new window to return to this page.

Teacher Page (You are here!)	Title Page
	Opening Story Page Presents students with choice of route around the world
	Story Page 2A Research of countries to be traveled and transportation information	Story Page 2B Research of countries to be traveled and transportation information
	"Create a Conclusion" Page Directs student to design an all terrain vehicle

Background Information

The purpose of this iAdventure is to help students appreciate the author, Jules Verne, and his world, at the time his book, Around the World in Eighty Days was published. Verne was a futuristic thinker and was knowledgeable in science. It was that knowledge, along with his creative skill that gave him the ability to write his classic stories.

Prerequsite to this adventure would be reading the novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, and a discussion of Jules Verne. Emplasize the need to have knowledge of the world, but to use that knowledge in a creative, problem solving way.

Resources Needed

You will need copies of the novel, information about the life of Jules Verne, a copy of a world map for each student, and travel log pages for each student to use to guide them in their research. You will also need access to Internet-connected computers.

Assessment

The iAdventure can be completed with partners, small groups or individually. A rubric and scoring guide have been provided for your use depending on how you choose to evaluate your students.

Sample Rubric

Name __________________________________

	1	2	3	4	Score
Contribute
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 teammates.	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.
Punctuality	Does not hand in any assignments.	Hands in most assignments late.	Hands in most assignments on time.	Hands in all assignments on time.
Take Responsibility
Fulfill Team Role's Duties	Does not perform any duties of assigned team role.	Performs very little duties.	Performs nearly all duties.	Performs all duties of assigned team role.
Participates in oral report	Does not speak during group report	Either gives too little information or information which is irrelevant to topic.	Offers some information--most is relevant.	Offers a fair amount of important information--all is relevant.
Share Equally	Always relys on others to do the work.	Rarely does the assigned work--often needs reminding.	Usually does the assigned work--rarely needs reminding.	Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded.
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

Multimedia Project

Evaluator: Project Name:

Students:

Travel Log Inc. Poor Avg. Good Excellent

Student completed travel log 1 2 3 4 5

Written in complete sentences,using correct punctuation and spelling 1 2 3 4 5

Information was useful in the completion of the project 1 2 3 4 5

Work was organized and neat 1 2 3 4 5

Design/diagram

Realistically meets the needs presented by the route 1 2 3 4 5

Student work shows integration of research and product 1 2 3 4 5

Is presented neatly 1 2 3 4 5

Is labeled 1 2 3 4 5

Design shows creativity 1 2 3 4 5

Presentation

Presents information in a concise and accurate manner 1 2 3 4 5

Demonstrates knowledge of countries researched 1 2 3 4 5

Speaks loudly and clearly enough for all to hear 1 2 3 4 5

Presentation shows planning and is fluent from beginning to end 1 2 3 4 5

Total: ________

Acknowledgements

This iAdventure was created by a teacher who gratefully acknowdeges the assistance of Stan Smith, creator of the program. Learning is truly an adventure!

The iAdventure concept was developed in the Warrensburg, MO school district, by Stan Smith, 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.

Many of the images on this site came from the Art Explosion CD's from Nova Development Corporation.

Multimedia Project
Evaluator:	Project Name:
Students:

Travel Log	Inc.	Poor	Avg.	Good	Excellent
Student completed travel log	1	2	3	4	5
Written in complete sentences,using correct punctuation and spelling	1	2	3	4	5
Information was useful in the completion of the project	1	2	3	4	5
Work was organized and neat	1	2	3	4	5
Design/diagram
Realistically meets the needs presented by the route	1	2	3	4	5
Student work shows integration of research and product	1	2	3	4	5
Is presented neatly	1	2	3	4	5
Is labeled	1	2	3	4	5
Design shows creativity	1	2	3	4	5
Presentation
Presents information in a concise and accurate manner	1	2	3	4	5
Demonstrates knowledge of countries researched	1	2	3	4	5
Speaks loudly and clearly enough for all to hear	1	2	3	4	5
Presentation shows planning and is fluent from beginning to end	1	2	3	4	5
Total: ________