A Glimpse of My Future

Introduction Task Questions Web links Evaluation Teacher's Page Conclusion

Introduction

What will your future hold? What kind of life do you want? The sky is the limit as you plan your future through this WebQuest. 

Task

Group
Task
You and you classmates will look at your current life and dream of and design your future.

Individual
Task
Take a snapshot of your current home, school, chores and transportation. Then select your college and career. Pick the car and home of your dreams.

You will need to:

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1. Create a short HyperStudio presentation on your current life: School, jobs, home, transportation.

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2. Select the COLLEGE and a part time job.

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3. Select CAREER and interview a professional.

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4. Choose a CAR and explore the costs.

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5. Select a location to live and find a HOUSE.

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6. Gather all the cost information in a spreadsheet.

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7. Complete four HyperStudio slides representing your future.

Questions

To plan your project you need to research and answer specific questions. We encourage you to use our link to Word Central's Student Dictionary or to use a classroom dictionary when reading through web pages.  Using your research you will make the critical decisions that will help your project be successful. Click on the graphic to reach the research questions.
Click HERE for research guide.
College
What college or university would you like to attend? What will you study? What is the cost? What part time job will you have during school or over the summer?
Career
What would you like to do for a career? What sort of responsibilities would you have? What kind of advancement is possible? How much money can you expect to make?
Automobile
What kind of car would you like to drive? What are the extra features you think the car should have? How much will the car cost and how much is the insurance?
Home
Where would you like to live? What kind of home do you dream of owning? How much will it cost and what will be the yearly insurance you will have to pay?
Click HERE for research guide.

 

Final Presentation
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A typed request letter that was sent to your college of choice.

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An interview sheet of someone in your field of interest.

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A spreadsheet containing all important cost information. (spreadsheet)

bulletA HyperStudio presentation outlining the highlights of your future.
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A presentation of your final glimpse of the future.

Future Web Links

Schools Careers
Colleges Occupational Outlook Handbook
College Choices Careers
Cars Homes
Automobiles West Hartford Homes 
Vehix Real Estate
  Home Search

Connecticut Digital Library
 This link works at Duffy School or by using your 
Connecticut library  card number as your ID

Try Some of These Search Engines for More Information

Yahooligans! - Ask Jeeves for Kids! - Ask Jeeves - KidsClick! - Google 

Evaluation

Use the following rubric to self-evaluate your  project. Keeping this rubric in-mind during your research, planning and writing will help ensure you get the best grade possible. Throughout this WebQuest remember to follow the "Student's Rights and Responsibilities". Your team's success depends on working cooperatively and being focused.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have just completed a glimpse of your future. Changes will happen and it will be interesting to see if any of your plans come true. Remember to keep dreaming and reach for the stars. 

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Copyright 2002 - Clare Reed - Duffy Elementary
For questions or comments contact Clare_Reed@whps.org