Learners
This webquest is designed to meet the needs of all learners in grade 3. Modifications to the lesson may be made in order to accomodate all students, including working in pairs or small groups to complete the assignment.
Process
Step #1: Let's get started with the webquest!
1. How did the butterfly get its name?
http://factsaboutbutterflies.net/
2. How many species of butterflies exist?
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/facts.shtml
3. What is the most well-known butterfly and why?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Which_is_the_most_popular_butterfly
4. Describe the life cycle of the butterfly.
http://www.kwiznet.com/p/takeQuiz.php?ChapterID=1591&CurriculumID=7&Num=2.27
5. What do butterflies eat?
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/what-butterflies-eat.shtml
6. What is the ideal habitat for a butterfly?
http://factsaboutbutterflies.net/butterfly-habitat/
7. What is the top butterfly flight speed?
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/facts.shtml
8. What is the name of the largest known butterfly and what is its wing span?
http://www.obsessionwithbutterflies.com/butterflies.html
9. How many legs and feet does a butterfly have?
http://www.milkweedcafe.com/fascfacts.html
10. Name four predators of the butterfly.
http://www.backyardnature.net/nbr/facts.htm
Step #2: Now that you have completed your webquest, you will use this information to create a "web" using Kidspiration software.
Your Kidspiration web should contain the following:
- A title
- Your full name and grade
- At least 7 facts about butterflies
- At least 7 graphics relevant to your facts about butterflies
- Correct grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation
Once your web is complete, you should edit/proofread it, print, then share it with your classmates and teacher. Be creative and have fun!
Here is a Kidspiration tutorial in case you need a refresher on how to use this software:
http://www.vickiblackwell.com/kidspiration.html#onlinetutorials