1. The Solar System Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 3rd Grade Science Designed by Jillian Shoup [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/Images/StarChild/solar_system_level1/solar_system.gif

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] You are an astronaut traveling to another planet! You will need to research the solar system and the planet that you are traveling to, to help prepare for your journey. What is there to know about your planet?

5. Evaluation Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost. Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time. Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time. Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention. Presentation Delivery not smooth and audience attention lost. Delivery not smooth, but able to hold audience attention most of the time. Relatively interesting, rehearsed with a fairly smooth delivery that usually holds audience attention. Interesting, well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention. Oral Presentation There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts. Content is logically organized for the most part. Uses headings or bulleted lists to organize, but the overall organization of topics appears flawed. Content is well organized using headings or bulleted lists to group related material. Organization Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors. Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors. Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. Content More than one requirement was not completely met. One requirement was not completely met. All requirements are met. All requirements are met and exceeded. Requirements Score 1 2 3 4 CATEGORY

6. Conclusion Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] You have finished your project on the solar system! You should have learned a lot valuable facts and information all about the solar system! You should have learned a lot of information researching your own planet and learned a lot of information from your classmate’s presentations on their planets. You should also know how many planets are located in our solar system and the order of them. Now that you’re finished, are you interested in learning more about our solar system?... If you are, I have provided some extra websites that you can use to research some more! http://www.planetsforkids.org/ http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/ http://www.kidzone.ws/planets/index.htm Congratulations!!

7. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/Images/StarChild/solar_system_level1/solar_system.gif http://questgarden.com/79/09/6/090326165128/conclusion.htm http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf