Third Grade Plant WebQuest

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Overview

  • In this WebQuest, students will learn about plants and plant parts and how they are important to us.

  • This WebQuest coincides with the Third Grade NYS Standards.

  • Students will use the computer and other resources to investigate plants and then present their discoveries to the class using journals & posters.

  • Time frame for this WebQuest is two weeks.

Overview|Introduction|Quest(ions)|Process|Resources|Evaluation|Conclusion

Introduction

Attention Plant Detectives! Your help is needed to solve various plant mysteries! Most plants have 6 basic parts. You will identify each component (part) and discover its function. You will also be able to identify the part of the plant we eat. Finally, you will learn that a plant needs four things to live and grow. Use the information to write a paragraph & create a poster of what you learned at the conclusion of this webquest.

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Task

  • Identify the 6 components of a plant
  • Label the components of a plant
  • Explain the function of each component
  • Discover four things a plant needs to live and grow
  • Create a poster to illustrate your discoveries
  • Write a paragraph on what you learned about plants

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Process

*****READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN!*****

At The Computer:

  • Go to “Resources” and then click on PlantDiagram link.
  • Print out the “Plant Parts Diagram” worksheet.
  • Go to “Resources” and then click on ”Plant Function”link.
  • Print out the “Plant Function” sheet.
  • Go to ”The Great Plant Escape”to find the answers needed to answer the questions.

In The Classroom:

  • Use your science textbook to read about what plants need to grow and live.
  • You may read independently or with a partner.
  • After you have finished reading, make a web or four-fold organizer to illustrate your findings.

Additional Activity:

  • Click on and click “ok” to open file. Print out Farmer’s Market Table & fruits & vegetables.
  • Follow and complete the directions for the activity.

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Resources

Online Resources

  • Plant Parts

  • Plant Functions

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  • The Great Plant Escape
Classroom Resources
  • Harcourt Science textbook

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Evaluation

Your grade will be determined by the following criteria:

Evaluation Rubric: / 3 Points / 2 points / 1 point
Participation / Completed all task / Did not complete 1 task / Did not complete 2 or more tasks
Appearance / Attractive, neat, bright, and colorful / Somewhat attractive, neat, bright, and colorful / Not attractive, neat, bright, and colorful
Information / All parts are labeled correctly,
title included, correct spelling / Some labels are correct, title may be included, and few spelling errors / Several errors on the poster
Punctuality / Completed on time / Poster is 1 day late / Poster is 2 or more days late

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Conclusion

Congratulations! Mysteries Solved! You have learned the components of a plant and the function of each plant part. You have also learned about the different parts of plants that people eat.