1. It Isn’t Easy Bein’ Green An exploration of green living and the effects of humans’ lifestyles on the environment Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 8th Grade Pre-AP Biology Designed by Sarah Garber and Nicole Lund [email_address] [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Uploaded on July 7, 2007 by *L*u*z*a* http://www.flickr.com/photos/luchilu/747345256

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Contrary to Kermit the Frog’s beliefs, it is easy being green; and important too. We as human beings are consumers, and although most of us have been brought up with the notion of reduce, reuse, and recycle still greater lifestyle changes must be considered and made to positively affect out planet’s sustainability. As more countries like China and India become industrialized, the time to act is now. Your generation will inherit our Earth’s environment and living conditions, for better or worse, very soon. Are you up to the challenge of making it a better place for your future and your children’s futures? Uploaded on June 2, 2007 by Claudia Vieira http://www.flickr.com/photos/saphirai/527045483/

5. Evaluation Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Writing - Organization Each section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Most sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Attractiveness & Organization The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has well-organized information. The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader. Content - Accuracy All facts in the brochure are accurate. 99-90% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. 89-80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Writing - Vocabulary The authors correctly use several new words and define words unfamiliar to the reader. The authors correctly use a few new words and define words unfamiliar to the reader. The authors try to use some new vocabulary, but may use 1-2 words incorrectly. The authors do not incorporate new vocabulary. Graphics/Pictures Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text. Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems "text-heavy". Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen. Spelling & Proofreading No spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 1 spelling error remains after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 3 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. Several spelling errors in the brochure.

7. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] http://www.flickr.com/photos/luchilu/747345256 http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/index.html http://www.gengreen.org/node.php?nid=5150 http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/air.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/conservation.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/water.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/waste.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/health.htm http://www.b2science.org/ http://www.tinyurl.com/bcjv8 http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_green http://www.algore.com/ http://www.climatecrisis.net/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/saphirai/527045483/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/harry_palmer/1535431271

8. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion It Isn’t Easy Bein’ Green An exploration of green living and the effects of humans’ lifestyles on the environment Designed by Sarah Garber and Nicole Lund [email_address] [email_address] Uploaded on July 7, 2007 by *L*u*z*a* http://www.flickr.com/photos/luchilu/747345256 A WebQuest for 8th Grade Pre-AP Biology

9. Introduction (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson was created to expose students to green living and to fulfill the Colorado Education Science Standard 3.11. Students will become more aware of how changes in environmental conditions can affect plant and animal survival. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. Learners (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson was developed for an 8 th grade Pre-AP biology course and will be implemented into the ecology unit of this course. It is necessary for the students to be aware of the following prior to the lesson: ~ basic understanding of Microsoft applications and Internet usage ~ basic understanding of ecological systems Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

11. Curriculum Standards (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Science Standard Addressed: 3.11: Students understand changes in environmental conditions can affect the survival of individual organisms, populations, and entire species. Students will also develop critical thinking, creative production of a brochure, teamwork, and creative problem solving techinique. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

14. Evaluation (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Writing - Organization Each section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Most sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Attractiveness & Organization The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has well-organized information. The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader. Content - Accuracy All facts in the brochure are accurate. 99-90% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. 89-80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Writing - Vocabulary The authors correctly use several new words and define words unfamiliar to the reader. The authors correctly use a few new words and define words unfamiliar to the reader. The authors try to use some new vocabulary, but may use 1-2 words incorrectly. The authors do not incorporate new vocabulary. Graphics/Pictures Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text. Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems "text-heavy". Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen. Spelling & Proofreading No spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 1 spelling error remains after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 3 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. Several spelling errors in the brochure.

16. Conclusion (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is worthwhile as a real world example that can be applied to lessons out of their textbook. The issues that this webquest addresses are issues that students will be forced to address as adults. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

17. Credits & References (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Include a link back to The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group so that others can acquire the latest version of this template and training materials. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion http://www.flickr.com/photos/luchilu/747345256 http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/index.html http://www.gengreen.org/node.php?nid=5150 http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/air.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/conservation.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/water.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/waste.htm http://www.epa.gov/region5/students/health.htm http://www.b2science.org/ http://www.tinyurl.com/bcjv8 http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_green http://www.algore.com/ http://www.climatecrisis.net/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/saphirai/527045483/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/harry_palmer/1535431271