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Conclusion

Congratulation crew members, you have succeeded. During your WebQuest, you have learned many facts about your planet, yet there is much more to learn about our Solar System. Hopefully, this journey into outer space has spark your interest to seek further information about the solar system and universe. Next time you are look up in the night sky; think about what life might exist in space or what life forms might be watching you this very minute.

This Webquest meets the following 3rd Grade standards: Download PDF

 

Teacher Page: Solar System Vacation
A webquest for 3rd Grade @ San Jacinto Elementary, Goose Creek ISD, Texas
Angela DeGuerra, Caia Brotzman, Janet Medina, & Scott Anderson

Last Updated: August 07, 2004

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§112.5. Science, Grade 3.

Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky. The student is expected to:

(C)  identify the planets in our solar system and their position in relation to the Sun; and

(D)  describe the characteristics of the Sun.

§110.5. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 3.
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(18)  Writing/writing processes. The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing. The student is expected to:

(A)  generate ideas for writing by using prewriting techniques such as drawing and listing key thoughts (2-3);

(B)  develop drafts (1-3);

(C)  revise selected drafts for varied purposes, including to achieve a sense of audience, precise word choices, and vivid images (1-3);

(D)  edit for appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and features of polished writing (2-3);

(E)  use available technology for aspects of writing such as word processing, spell checking, and printing (2-3); and

(F)  demonstrate understanding of language use and spelling by bringing selected pieces frequently to final form, "publishing" them for audiences (2-3).

§126.3. Technology Applications, Grades 3-5.
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(1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections. The student is expected to:

(A) use technology terminology appropriate to the task;

(B) save and delete files, uses menu options and commands, and work with more than one software application;

(C) identify and describe the characteristics of digital input, processing, and output;

(D) delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross platform connectivity; and

(E) access remote equipment on a network such as a printer or other peripherals.

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(2) Foundations. The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task. The student is expected to:

(A) use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen;

(B) use proper keyboarding techniques such as correct hand and body positions and smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns;

(C) demonstrate touch keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, and symbol keys as grade-level appropriate;

(D) produce documents at the keyboard, proofread, and correct errors;

(E) use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division, and use of numbers and symbols as grade-level appropriate

4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

A) apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies; and

(B) select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information on local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), including the Internet and intranet, for research and resource sharing.

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5) Information acquisition. The student acquires electronic information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

(A) acquire information including text, audio, video, and graphics; and

(B) use on-line help and documentation.

(6) Information acquisition. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to:

A) apply critical analysis to resolve information conflicts and validate information

(7) Solving problems. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to:

(A) use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences;

(B) use appropriate software to express ideas and solve problems including the use of word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, simulations, and multimedia; and

(C) use a variety of data types including text, graphics, digital audio, and video.

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(7) Solving problems. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to:

(A) use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences;

(B) use appropriate software to express ideas and solve problems including the use of word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, simulations, and multimedia; and

(C) use a variety of data types including text, graphics, digital audio, and video.

(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication. The student is expected to:

(A) use font attributes, color, white space, and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for the defined audience;

(B) use font attributes, color, white space, and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for the communication media including multimedia screen displays, Internet documents, and printed materials

(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

(A) publish information in a variety of media including, but not limited to, printed copy, monitor display, Internet documents, and video; and

(B) use presentation software to communicate with specific audiences.

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(12) Communication. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of communication, both process and product. The student is expected to:

(A) select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic evaluation tool;

(B) evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment or task; and

(C) create technology assessment tools to monitor progress of project such as checklists, timelines, or rubrics.

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