Missing Gator WebQuest

by

Ann Gargula & Mary Ellen Diot

Introduction | Task | The Process & Resources |Evaluation | Finished Product | Standards

Introduction

As you read The Missing 'Gator of gumbo Limbo, an Ecological Mystery, you were introduced to many different ecosystems of Florida. Did you wonder how those systems in the book compare to the Florida of 2001? Were you curious as to the status of  species, fauna, and insects that are present in the Everglades? This quest will guide you to finding those answers. 

 The Task

Jean Craighead George, the author of The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo, has asked your class to do some research on issues relating to her book. Ms. George wants more schools to have a background knowledge of ecological issues. She has asked that your class do a bit of research on certain topics, write a brief description and present the information in a Power Point format.  Ms. George will then use this presentation when she goes for author talks. 

The Process and Resources

• As a class you have already read The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo

• Create a list of possible topics

• Research your topic and answer the following questions

            1. What is your topic about/provide facts/details?

          2. How does your topic relate to the book? Why is your subject important to the story?

• Research using books, journals, museums, CD-ROMS 

• Check out websites on your topic. Click on Websites  

• Fill out a bibliography works sheet as you take notes

• On your slide you need to include:

• After your slide has been approved, come in and create a slide using PowerPoint

Resources

There are  books located in your school and in your public library to help you research.  

To supplement your research there are websites also.  Go to Websites to find out more information.

Evaluation

The criteria for evaluating the project will be decided jointly by students and teacher.