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STUDENTS GUIDE - WEBQUEST

DISCOVERY OF ALASKAN AND ARCTIC WILDLIFE

Created by: Dellena M. Tibbs

Web Institute for Teachers, July 2003
This site last updated November 15, 2003

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Introduction:

This is a lesson designed to help you learn about the many different species of animals that call Alaska and the Arctic their homes. You will also have the opportunity to go on two distinctly different trips virtually. One being to the Alaska Zoo, and the other more importantly out to the Alaskan wilderness to view the animals in their natural habitat. You will be able to research the selected Internet links provided to obtain this information and be provided with some noteworthy facts about each on them.

Internet/Lesson Procedure:

As you travel through this WebQuest, click on the Internet links provided to start your safari. Afterwards, answer the questions on the worksheets included in this lesson. There are also a variety of activities listed for you to complete. You are only required to complete two of them, but you can complete as many as you like. The more you complete, the more trophies you will have at the end of your trip. So don't hesitate to complete as many activities as possible. This is an opportunity which you may not have another chance to go on.

Lastly, at the end of the trip, fill out the Comment Card, to let me know what you thought about this WebQuest. Let me know what you thought about the videos and the photo galleries. Would you like to take an actual trip or vacation to Alaska to see everything first hand? Fill out the card and let me know.

THE PROCESS BEGINS:

STEP 1: Using the chart below, write down 4 things that you KNOW about Alaska.

Now, write down 4 THINGS that you WANT to learn about Alaska. If you need additional space, or want to write more than 4 points, please use another sheet.

K	W	L

Your safari will begin shortly, but first you should be made aware of some important facts about the state of Alaska and the Arctic. Read the passage below before, you go on the safari and to the zoo, and CLICK on the web sites, to see and learn some important information.

Alaska is the largest of the United States. This can easily be seen from the map below. Alaska has five distinct regions. CLICK. on each, to read about it in detail. The regions are: South central, Interior, Inside Passage, Western and Northern Alaska which is Arctic Alaska.

full map of Alaska

STEP 2: Using the chart above, now write down 4 things that you LEARNED about Alaska. Keep this chart for later, it will be very useful for the Activity Page of this WebQuest.

The Safari Begins:

Step 3: To complete this portion of your journey, it is necessary for you to complete another chart. It is similar to the first, but it is regarding Alaskan wildlife.

Using the chart below, write down 4 things that you KNOW about Alaskan wildlife.

Next, write down 4 things that you would like to LEARN about Alaskan wildlife.

Now that you have seen the geography and a map of this magnificent state let's go to the zoo.

Of the hundreds of of insects, birds, mammals, and fish that call Alaska their homes. The Alaska Zoo is home to sixteen Native Species. You can see each one and even touch a few.

Step 3: Using the chart below write down 4 things that you KNOW about Alaskan and Arctic animals.

Now, write down 4 things that you WANT to know about Alaskan and Arctic animals. If you need additional space or want to write down more than 4 points, please use another sheet.

K	W	L

CLICK and let's go to The Alaska Zoo.

They are each listed and you can CLICK, on them to see them all. There are the BLACK BEARS, BROWN BEARS, COYOTES, DALL SHEEP, HARBOR SEAL, LYNX, MINK, MOOSE, MUSK OXEN, POLAR BEAR, PORCUPINES, RED FOXES, REINDEER. RIVER OTTERS, SITKA BLACK-TAILED DEER AND THE WOLVERINES.

Now that you have gone to the zoo and have been introduced to a variety of animals that you may not have previously known. Using the above Chart, write down 4 things that you LEARNED about them. If you need additional space, please use another sheet. You will need this information and sheet for the ACTIVITY Page in this WebQuest.

Video Library:

Take some time now and view some of the selections in the Video Library and Photo Galleries below. This will give you a chance to see some animals in their natural habitat and the Denali National Wildlife Preserve. You can use the Video Information Sheet to record any information that you like. Enjoy the movies.

VIDEO INFORMATION SHEET

NAME:_____________________________________

DATE:______________________________________

video 1- Eye on Eagles-hatchlings. (8 minutes, 11 seconds).
video 2- Eagle hatchlings prepare for flight. (2 minutes, 42 seconds)
Scenic Alaska Photo Gallery- includes pictures of wildlife.
video 3 Denali National Wildlife

Activity Time: Each Activity completed is a trophy. Your goal is to try to collect as many as possible. You have an opportunity to get 8 (eight) trophies!

REQUIRED TASK-- Complete the Alaskan and Arctic Wildlife Quiz. You can use your notes from the (K-W-L) charts to answer these ten questions. Answer all them and then PRINT your RESULTS. If your score is less than 100% you must go back to that section in the WebQuest and find the correct answer.

Alaskan and Arctic Wildlife Quiz

1. The Alaska Zoo had a variety of Native species for your viewing, was the whale one of them? ____________.

2. What animal is the smallest member of the deer family? __________.

3. Complete the following sentence. A deer does not ________________________but it does ________________________.

4. Complete the question. What animal at the zoo actually roamed during prehistoric times with the mammoth and also has the world's natural fiber? _________________________________.

5. What physical feature makes the Glacier Bear different from the Black Bear? __________________________________.

6. Complete the sentence. A porcupine is related to the ____________________ family.

7. What animal is the largest member of the deer family? How large was the largest one ever recorded? _______________________.

8. Complete the sentence. The term carnivore means ____________________ eater.

9. Complete the sentences. If you were a River otter, you would not be _______________________, and you would live close to a

___________________________________. Half of your life would be spent _______________________________.

10. Complete the question. Every year moose calves are brought to the Alaska Zoo because their mothers were __________________________________________.

Make your own poster display of Alaskan and Arctic Wildlife. Materials needed: Bulletin board or chart board, tempera paint, colored markers, a pencil, crayons or charcoal.

Brainstorming/Concentration Game:
In groups of four, brainstorm with your classmates the names and characteristics of as many animals as possible. Make sets of two-sided cards for each. One side of the card should have the name of the animal and the other should have its characteristics/description. Each team must challenge the other to get the "Champions of the Class".

Writing Project: Write an one page essay about what you have seen and experience through completing this WebQuest. Include information regarding What you Knew, What you Wanted to Know, and What you have Learned about Alaskan and Arctic Animals.

Spelling Bee: Using the vocabulary words from the Glossary of Terms both Easy and Difficult conduct a Spelling Tournament: The last on standing is the Champion and the King or Queen of the Wilderness. Some of the names have been provided but add more if desired.

BATS

MOOSE

ARCTIC FOX

ELK

GULLS

MUSKOX

ORCA

SALMON

MINK

CRAB

OWLS

WALRUS

EAGLES

GEESE

MUSKRAT

SHRIMP

SEAL

HARES

TURTLES

SWANS

RED FOX

SEA OTTER

POLAR BEAR

LYNX

DALL SHEEP	WOODPECKERS	BEARDED SEAL	BEAVER	CHICKADEES
BLUE WHALE	AMERICAN BISON	BELUGA WHALE	COYOTE	PUFFINS
HARBOR SEAL	BLACK BEAR	GRAY WHALE	DUNGENESS CRAB	LOONS
LEMMINGS	BROWN BEAR	BOWHEAD WHALE	SCALLOP	YELLOWLEGS
PIKAS	CARIBOU	HUMPBACK WHALE	PINK SALMON	ABALONE
SPARROWS	MOUNTAIN GOAT	SPOTTED SEAL	CANADA GOOSE	FROGS & TOADS

Animal Art Rocks: Try this activity from National Geographic Kids Magazine. CLICK on Animal Art Rocks for all of the details.

Paper Mache Model Animals:

Step-by-Step Model Instruction Guide:

Materials Needed: a balloon, paper mache mix, newspaper strips, tempera or acrylic paints, markers and a pin.

The Process:

Blow up the balloon to the desired size and tie a knot in it. Take news paper strips and put them in the paper mache mix one at a time. After placing a strip of paper in the mix, place it on the balloon. Continue this until the balloon is covered. Allow the balloon to dry overnight. After the balloon dries, use the pin to pop the balloon. Paint the solid sphere the color of your animal and allow it to dry overnight. Use the markers to draw the features such as eyes, nose and ears. You are finished.

Animal Mobile:

Materials Needed:
Two foam balls of your desired sizes, cord or heavy string. Acrylic or tempera paints and markers.

Step-by-Step Instructions:
Choose two balls of desired sized. Paint the balls to match the color of your animals. Allow them to dry overnight. Using the markers, write the names of your animal on the base/bottom of the ball. You are Finished.

silver fox

Evaluation:

You will be evaluated on the both the Writing Project and your Poster Display. Review the Rubrics chart below, to assess yourself on the quality of your work. Then your classmates and teacher will do the same.

Afterwards, please take a few minutes to complete the COMMENT CARD to let me know what you thought of this WebQuest.

Story Writing: Alaskan and Arctic Animals

Teacher name: Ms. Tibbs

Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Focus on Assigned Topic	The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic.	Most of the story is related to the assigned topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic.	Some of the story is related to the assigned topic, but a reader does not learn much about the topic.	No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned topic.
Accuracy of Facts	All facts presented in the story are accurate.	Almost all facts presented in the story are accurate.	Most facts presented in the story are accurate (at least 70%).	There are several factual errors in the story.
Spelling and Punctuation	There are no spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout.	There is one spelling or punctuation error in the final draft.	There are 2-3 spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft.	The final draft has more than 3 spelling and punctuation errors.

Date Created: 2003-07-30

Making A Poster: Alaskan and Arctic Animals

Teacher name: Ms. Tibbs

Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Graphics - Originality	Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.	One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.	The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others.	No graphics made by the student are included.
Attractiveness	The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.	The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Knowledge Gained	Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.	Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.	Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.	Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster.

Date Created: 2003-07-30

Please take a few minutes and complete the comment card. I would like to know your opinion on my WebQuest.

a man looking a a scenic view

COMMENT CARD
Discovery of Alaskan and Arctic Wildlife

Conclusion:

Thank you very much for going on my virtual safari to Alaska and the Arctic. I hope you gained some insight on the state of Alaska and its wildlife. You have seen their zoo and some of their wildlife. Possibly, one day you will be able to live there as I did or maybe just have an opportunity to vacation there. There is so much to see in Alaska and I hope you enjoyed this little peek.

lynx