Wetlands WebQuest
D. Scheinberg
Cherokee High School
Marlton, NJ
Spring 2004
Background:
Why protect a poorly
drained area of land, very often scorned by developers and filled in for homes,
factories, agricultural land, and drained to water crops?
We need them!! Wildlife needs them!! You
will see why in this project.
Task: You are a member of a team employed by the New Jersey Environmental Protection Agency. Each year a big traveling display is constructed to demonstrate one of the important environmental issues in the state. The display is taken around to schools, universities, and Earth Day fairs and it includes brochures for students to take and learn about the theme. The theme for this year's display is "Wetlands." You will work with your team members to research the important issues, facts, and problems associated with the wetlands. Each person on the team needs to concern themselves with one or more of the main issues:
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Definition of a wetland and types of wetlands |
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New Jersey wetlands |
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Wildlife in the wetlands |
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Wetlands protection and laws |
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Recreation and other benefits derived from protecting wetlands |
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A comprehensive brochure will be constructed as the end result of the research. |
| There must be a typed list of references accompanying the brochure demonstrating the use of at least six reliable sources per person using correct form! |
| All members must present the brochure to the class |
| Must complete a project summary by the end of the week (June2, 2005) |
1.Brochure must cover the areas described above.
2.Brochure should be attractive, informative, and educational
3. Brochure must have at least 2 pictures.
4. Research should be conducted before any writing and printing is done.
5. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Northeastern New Jersey Wetlands-good
Citizens guide to wetlands-good one!
Buffer laws to protect wetlands
Wetlands- values and functions
The "EPA"
wetlands display will travel all over New Jersey. Hopefully you can help educate
the public and a new generation who can appreciate the importance of this watery
resource!
Due Date: June 6, 2005
Rubric-40 points
Students must complete a summary of the week's research -due Friday June 3rd!
| Grade | Content/resources | Brochure Design | Cooperation | Quality of project as an educational/informative tool | ||||||||||
| A | Demonstrates
a complete understanding of the assignment and the issues effecting
wetlands.
Covers the following completely and concisely:
Uses at least 6 authoritative resources |
Excellent
Design
Excellent brochure Must include 2 pictures
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Excellent
cooperation within the "EPA" team
No unnecessary printing in the lab |
Excellent
educational tool
Very informative Excellent short presentation |
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| B | Demonstrates
an understanding of the assignment and the issues effecting wetlands.
Covers the following completely :
Uses at least 6 authoritative resources
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Good
design
Good brochure Pictures/headings/captions |
Good cooperation and communication in the group | Very
useful educational tool
Informative Good short presentation |
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| C | Demonstrates
some understanding of the assignment and the issues effecting wetlands.
Covers the following to some degree:
Uses 3-6 authoritative resources
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Some
design elements and pictures
brochure |
Group has some cohesion | Brochure is an educational tool
Some good information Class presentation |
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| D | Lack
of understanding of the issues about wetlands
Covers a few but not all of the sections 1-3 sources |
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