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The
Human Hydrosphere
A WebQuest
for 10th Grade (Earth Science and Biology)
Designed by
Josh Williamson,
Jon Carpenter, and Bradley Ferguson
[email protected]
Introduction
| Task | Process
| Evaluation | Conclusion
| Credits | Teacher
Page
Evaluation: The
overall grade will be based on the following requirements. 40% of
your grade will be based on individual performance, and 60% will be on
your group as a whole.
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Beginning
1
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Developing
2
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Accomplished
3
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Exemplary
4
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Score
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Group Participation
20%
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Did
not work well with group members. Did not complete individual's share
of research, map, or presentation.
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Worked
well with group members. Did not complete individual's share of two
of the stated objectives.
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Worked
well with group members. Did not complete individual's share of one
of the stated objectives..
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Worked
very well with group members. Completed individual's share of all
of the stated objectives.
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Identification
of problem found in NC river.
20%
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Did
not identify correct problem associated with their river.
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Identified
correct problem associated with their river, but did not offer possible
causes, effects, or solutions.
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Identified
correct problem associated with their river and offered vague possible
causes, effects, and solutions.
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Identified
correct problem associated with their river and offered specific possible
causes, effects, and solutions.
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Map
20%
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Map
did not provide surrounding water sources, towns, possible sources of pollution,
and showed no creativity.
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Map
had labels of some surrounding water sources, towns, and possible sources,
but showed no creativity.
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Map
had labels of all surrounding water sources, towns, and possible sources,
but showed no creativity.
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Map
had labels of all surrounding water sources, towns, and possible sources,
and showed creativity.
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Presentation
20%
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Presentation
was not supported with sufficient data, did not hold the audience's attention,
and students were not confident in their knowledge of the topic.
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Presentation
was supported by sufficient data, but did not hold the attention of the
audience, and students were not confident in their knowledge of the topic.
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Presentation
was supported by sufficient data and held the attention of the audience,
but students were not confident in their knowledge of the topic.
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Presentation
was supported by sufficient data, held the attention of the audience, and
students were confident in their knowledge of the topic.
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Overall
Content Knowledge
20%
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Student
showed no knowledge of the content.
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Student
showed little knowledge of the content, but not enough to sufficiently
help the group.
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Student
showed moderate knowledge of the content and were able to help their group.
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Student
showed excellent knowledge of the content and were able to help their group.
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Conclusion
When you
finish this assignment, you will be able to recognize potential problems
associated with water pollution. You will have learned about the
different types of river pollution in North Carolina, its effects, and
some ways to prevent or clean it up. Hopefully, you will be able
to take your new found knowledge and apply it. Maybe one day YOU
can make a difference.
"The ultimate test of a moral society is the
kind of world that it leaves to its children"
-Dietrick Bonhoeffer
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can save the world. Indeed, it's the only thing
that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
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Credits
& References
Hogwatch:
Environment Impacts of Hog Factories in North Carolina
United States
Geological Survey: The Water Quality Portion of this web page
is very helpful.
50
Most Polluted Rivers in the United States
Dissolved
Oxygen: General Information and Effects
The
"Bad Bug Book": A list of pathogenic organisms, including those
that can be found in contaminated water sources.
Chloride
Ions: The importance of measuring chloride ions in water.
Water
Acidity: How some bodies of water contain lower than normal pH.
EPA:
The Environmental Protection Agency homepage
NCDENR:
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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Last updated
on May 1, 2002. Based
on a template from The
WebQuest Page
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