Solid, liquid or gas?

Introduction

This webquest was created as an assignment for my technology class at Washington State University teaching program. Integrating technology with lessons is a great way to engage students and enhance learning.

I created this webquest to go along with, or follow, a unit on solids and liquids typically done in first or second grade. Students will research the states of matter on an easy to understand website. Students are able to do online activities to sort matter and see interactions. They will create a graphic organizer using Kidspiration. They will also complete an online quiz as a group.

 

Learner Segment

Grade level: 1st-2nd

Students will need to have a mini lesson on using Kidspiration which I attach and give an example of in process section of this page. Each team should have 1 capable reader, 1 capable writer, 1 student with computer knowledge.

 

Standards

These standards apply to Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements for Science

1.1.1 Understand simple properties of common natural and manufactured materials and objects.

1.1.5 Understand physical properties of Earth materials.

1.3.3 Know that water can exist in different states: solid and liquid.

2.1.1 Understand how to ask a question about objects, organisms and events in the environment.

2.1.5 Understand how to record and report investigations, results, and explanations.

 

Process

This is a copy of the process the students will do. Notes to the teacher are in italics.

First of all, you need to get into teams of three.

Team member 1: Reader: You will read any information on the websites to your team members

Team member 2: Recorder: You will write any information your team needs to complete the tasks

Team member 3: Techie: You will control the computer during tasks

You should assign the team members according to their abilities. The Reader should be capable reader, the Recorder should be an capable writer, and the Techie should have basic computer knowledge. If your numbers don't allow for groups of three, you can double up on jobs or assign two jobs to one student. You may wish to seek help from older students in the school or parent volunteers.

 

 

Step 2: Print the matter chart in the attachments, then go to this website to learn about the properties of solid, liquid and gas.The Techie will use the computer. The Reader will read the information on the website to the team members, and the Recorder will write the information for the different states of matter on the chart given.

http://www.uvm.edu/~inquiryb/webquest/sp03/Barksdale/

You may wish to print the matter chart attached ahead of time for the students.

 

 

Step 3: Go to these websites to do activities with matter. You will sort matter and see interactions. Each team member does each activity. http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/SolidsandLiquids/activities/changeit.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml http://www.catie.org.uk/testing_time_index.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/gases.shtml

This step may take some time to do all four activities. The students do these individually. This could be done as a center activity.

 

 

Step 4: You will complete the fill in the blank on the website given. Each member does their job. Print a copy. http://www.teachingandlearningresources.co.uk/solidsliquids.shtml

This step will involve prior knowledge of the states of matter. It may need to be done after the unit on solids and liquids.

 

 

Step 5: Look around your classroom and home to indentify examples of matter. The Reader will look for solids. The Recorder will look for liquids, and the Techie will find gasses. Record your information in your notebook.

This step could be a homework assignment. The techie may need extra help finding examples of gas.

 

 

Step 6: You will each create a concept map with Kidspiration for your state of matter.

You will need to do a mini lesson for this step. I have included the instructions for this lesson and an example. If you do not have a program to create a concept map, this can be done with pencil and paper.

 

Resources

Computer with internet access

Computer program for Kidspiration, or other graphic organizer

 

Evaluation

This is a group webquest. Some activities are individual, and some are evaluated as a group. Each student is evaluated with the rubric. For the group activities, the whole group receives the same score.

Category & Score	Not yet (1)	Getting there (2)	You got it! (3)	WOW! (4)	Score
Group: Matter Chart	*Group did not work well together. *1-2 properties for each state of matter on chart.	*Group worked somewhat well together. *2-3 properties for each state of matter on chart.	*Group worked well together. *3-4 properties for each state of matter on chart.	*Group worked very well together. *4 or more properties for each state of matter on chart.	%25
Individual: Online Activities	Completed 1-2 activities	Completed 3 activities	Completed all 4 activities	Completed all 4 activities and helped others.	%25
Group: Fill in the Blank	*Group did not work well together. *Less than 5 answers correct.	*Group worked somewhat well together. *5-8 answers correct.	*Group worked well together. *8-9 answers correct.	*Group worked very well together. *All 10 answers correct.	%25
Individual: Concept Map	Did not complete concept map	3-4 examples on concept map	*4-5 examples on concept map. * Used more than 1 graphic.	*More than 5 examples on concept map. *Used multiple graphics.	%25
Total Score:					%100

 

 

Conclusion

I believe this webquest will help students have a better understanding of solids and liquids, and introduce gas. It is engaging and grade level appropriate.It enables students to work cooperatively to complete the tasks. It will help students with technology skills and enhance learning.

 

 

Credits

"soligas.gif" 12K. Image of cartoon water drops. Retrieved February 25, 2008, from thegreatwaterodyssey.com/images/soliqgas.gif

"mad_scietnist.gif" 21K. Image of mad scientist. Retrieved February 25, 2008, from www.wpclipart.com/cartoon/more_cartoons/Mad_s...

"3forms.gif" (2007, Sept 4). 53K. Image of 3 forms of water. Retrieved February 25, 2008, from www.chesapeake.va.us/.../animation/3forms.gif

"image008.jpg" 9K. Image of molecular solid liquid and gas.  Retrieved March 3, 2008, from www.cofc.edu/.../111LectWeek1_files/image008.jpg

"image57.gif" 7K. Image of paper and pencil. Retrieved February 25, 2008, from learningandteaching.dal.ca/taguide/Image57.gif

"scientist_430.jpg" 24K. Image of cartoon scientist. Retrieved February 25, 2008, from www.hgocreations.ca/images/scientist_430.jpg

"schoolhouse.gif" 9K. Image of schoolhouse. etrieved February 25, 2008, from home.amaonline.com/teacherstuff/schoolhouse.gif

 

States of matter. Retrieved February 1, 2008, Web site: http://www.uvm.edu/~inquiryb/webquest/sp03/Barksdale/

Fossweb change it. Retrieved February 1, 2008, Web site: http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/SolidsandLiquids/activities/changeit.html

CATIE testing time. Retrieved February 1, 2008, Web site: http://www.catie.org.uk/testing_time_index.html

BBC school science clips. Retrieved February 1, 2008, Web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml

BBC schools KS2 bitesie revision. Retrieved February 1, 2008, Web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/gases.shtml

Hawkins, Diane Teaching and learning resources. Retrieved February 1, 2008, Web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/gases.shtml