A WebQuest Created by:
Lon L. Eilders, II
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Grade Band: 9-12 Earth Science
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Teachers | Credits/References
Introduction
Mir was born out of the competition between the United States
and the Soviet Union to race into space. In it death, MIR was a symbol of
the new found cooperation between these two former enemies to study the deep
reaches of space together.
The purpose of this WebQuest is to allow students to investigate the exploration of space through the exciting use of the Internet. Students will participate in a Socratic Seminar based on the research done in this WebQuest. The topic of the Seminar will be chosen by the individual teacher.
Complete the worksheet on the history and successes of the space station MIR using the following web page and the links contained within it:
Worksheet (PDF file)
Worksheet (Word Document)
Prepare for a Socratic Seminar based on the research done on MIR.
Formative: The teacher will monitor group activity to ensure that students are on-task and utilizing WebQuest in an appropriate manner. Questions will be answered as they arise as to technical usage.
Summative: The students will be evaluated on their ability to find the correct response to the questions by viewing the appropriate web site. This worksheet will be graded out of 50 possible points. Students will be graded on active participation in the Socratic Seminar out of 50 possible points. See the rubric below for scoring guide on the Socratic Seminar. These two scores will be added together to get the final assessment score on this project.
Socratic Seminar Rubric (PDF file)
Socratic Seminar Rubric (Word Document)
Socratic Seminar
Rubric
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4 frequently contributes meaningfully to the
discussion uses specific references to the text or film
builds on another's point explains ideas
thoroughly explains ideas clearly
initiates new ideas pays attention when others speak
makes direct references to points made by other
students includes others through verbal exchange or
invitation into conversation |
3 occasionally contributes to the discussion refers to the text or film in general ways
occasionally refers to another's point
attempts to explain ideas
may initiate a new idea
pays attention when others speak |
2 rarely contributes to the discussion shows little evidence of knowledge regarding
the text or film presents unexplained ideas makes tangential remarks becomes involved sporadically rarely pays attention when others speak |
1 makes little or no contribution to the
discussion no evidence of knowledge regarding the text or
film speaks off topic shows uninvolved attitude interrupts when others speak dominates makes personal criticisms of the ideas of
others shows disrespect attempts to obstruct the discussion process
does not pay attention to others |
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Total |
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Self Assessment |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
X 12.5 |
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Teacher Assessment |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
X 12.5 |
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Circle
the number for the score received during the Socratic
Remember to bring opinions to share based on evidence from the source for Socratic Seminar!
Grade Band: 9-12 Earth Science
Tennessee State Standards: 9-12 Earth Science
1.4 investigate the exploration of space.
Purpose: To encourage students to learn about the first space station and its history through the exciting use of the Internet. To encourage the presentation of data through a Socratic Seminar.
Preceding and Ensuing Events of Instruction: The teacher should first show the IMAX movie Mission to MIR (40 minutes) which is available through slingshot. This should prompt student interest in the topics covered in this WebQuest. Ordering information at www.slingshotdvd.com
This WebQuest can prompt future interest of students in the NASA and space program.
Learning Improvements: Students will be allowed to do independent research which should lead to a move away from extrinsic rewards to greater intrinsic rewards. Learning will be reinforced when the students assemble and evaluate the research they have done.
Improvements and Expansions: This WebQuest can be expanded by introducing the history of the International Space Station (ISS).
Curtiss, Mark. (2002). MIR space station. Retrieved June 10, 2003, from http://www.cosmicimages.com/Mir/index.htm
IMAX and Lockheed Martin Corporation. (1997). Mission to MIR [DVD] Burbank, CA: Slingshot DVD Corp.