Zoo! Zoo! Zoo Pals !

This Web quest is designed for the kindergarten age group. This web quest allows for them to use their imagination, explore their creativity, find information, and pretend to be teachers by teaching their classmates about their animal.

Instructions
Prior to Web Quest, explain to children that they will be learning about animals . Let them know that they will be looking for information on the computer, making a poster board , working in a group and teaching their findings to their peers
Let each student pick a different animal of their choice.
Most of the kids will need your help reading the instructions, it would be helpful to go over the instructions together on the board.
Feel free to help the students with locating information outside the links.
Help guide them to making their poster board, make sure each student has enough space to include their animal.
Already have a poster board made, present your animal first so students will feel comfortable presenting.

Standards

NC Essential/Core Standards
CCR Anchor Standard RL.10: Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to text.
RL.K.10 Actively engage in group reading activities

CCR Anchor Standard RI.1 – Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
RI.K.1 With guidance and support, identify a detail in a familiar text.

CCR Anchor Standard RI.7 – Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
RI.K.7 With guidance and support, identify illustrations or objects/tactual information that go with a familiar text.

RF.K.2 With guidance and support, selects or produces letters when asked to write

CCR Anchor Standard W.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.K.2 With guidance and support, select a familiar topic and use drawing, dictating, or writing to share information about it.

CR Anchor Standard W.4: Use digital tools and resources to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
W.K.4 With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce group writing.

W.1.5 With guidance and support, participate in shared research and writing projects.

CCR Anchor Standard SL.2 – Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

SL.K.2 Demonstrate an emerging understanding of a familiar text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by identifying objects, images, or other representations of the text.

CCR Anchor Standard L.1 – Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the appropriate grade band grammar continuum.

L.K.1 Demonstrate emerging understanding of letter and word use within the K-1 grammar continuum when writing or communicating.

NETS-S Standards
Kindergarten
English/Language Arts
2 Communication and Collaboration
D. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
3Research and Information Fluency
D. process data and report results
4Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision - Making
B. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
5 Digital Citizenship
B. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
6 Technology Operations and Concepts
A. understand and use technology systems

Credits

https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-Research-Notetaking-Sheet-1808368

http://questgarden.com/164/40/2/131112223649/process.htm

http://www.questgarden.com/153/23/7/121222201731/t-index.htm

https://www.mycutegraphics.com/

http://zunal.com/index.php

I would like to thank all the sources I used for granting me access.

Other

Switch Zoo - Play animal games, solve animal puzzles and take a virtual tour.

Rubistar Home - rubric - Rubric Templates

Zoo Animals Youtube Video - Can watch when you are introducing the web quest.