5th Grade Inventor WebQuest

The Process

Hi everyone! Let's get started.

Follow the directions step by step.

In this unit you will accomplish several tasks:

First - Choose 1-3 inventors from the inventor and invention links below to learn about.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/       inventors and invention alphabetical order

http://www.eastpennsd.org/teacherpages/repisjim/_SimpleMachines.html?u=

simple machines

http://www.edheads.org/     simulation - design a cell phone and work with simple machines 

http://library.thinkquest.org/5847/halloffame.htm research by playing some of the games    

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/allgames.html                game site problem solving

http://www.thepotters.com/puzzles/kids/inventors.html     inventor puzzle site

http://library.thinkquest.org/5847/edisonmaze.htm         inventor maze

http://library.thinkquest.org/5847/crossword.htm?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1030                                                                                                                                                                              .                                                                       inventor crossword puzzle

Second - Take time to skim and scan the inventors and their inventions that are listed in alphabetical order on some of the web sites. Use these sites to conduct your research. Try out the games, thinking challenges, and simulations. Watch some of the videos on inventors and inventions. Keep in mind you have other WebQuest assignments, tasks, and a podcast to complete. Use your time wisely.  

Third - Download copies of the information research log form. See download attachment below. Neatly complete a research log form page for each inventor you decide to learn about.

Decide whether you want to use either an online research log form or a printed hardcopy form. Be sure to use neat print or cursive handwriting.

Fourth - When you are ready click on one of the inventor and invention links found on this page and begin your research.

Fifth � Remember when researching and filling out your inventor information research log form, at the end of our WebQuest you will be using this information to create a short podcast. You will decide which inventor you would like to portray for an oral podcast presentation. If time permits, you may incorporate a Tux paint graphic(s) or use other multi-media tools to go along with your podcast.

Sixth � Prepare for your podcast by writing a 2-4 paragraph script that includes the information you discovered about your inventor and his or her inventions. Please write your script in your class writing journal. Also see the Quiz link for additional instructions about your script. 

Seventh � Before going onto Mr. Repischak�s 5th grade class web site and and logging onto our class Moodle page, please practice reading the script several times so that the podcast sounds fluid and professional. Please inform Mr. Repischak when you are ready to record your podcast and he will give you a microphone and headset.

Eighth � When you are ready, log onto Mr. Repischak�s 5th grade class website @ http://www.eastpennsd.org/teacherpages/repisjim/ then log into our class Moodle page. You will need your Moodle login and password. Remember, if you forgot, they are posted in your homework assignment books.

Ninth � Once in our class Moodle page http://www.eastpennsd.org/Technology/index.php?ref=moodle  click on the Inventor WebQuest Podcast assignment. Read the instructions and record your podcast presentation. Playback and listen to your podcast. Save the podcast as "firstnamepodcast"   

Ten - When you have completed all the tasks on the student WebQuest task checklist and neatly completed all three information research log forms STAPLE everything together and put in Mr. Repischak's class inbox by ________________________.          

Helpful Hints:

Be sure to SAVE all your work whenever you finish a learning session!  

Manage your time wisely. Always remember class and school rules.