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A HURRICANE WEBQUEST
This
WebQuest was created by:
Orlean Anderson - English
Patricia Silverthorn – Social Studies
Kathleen Taylor - Mathematics
Beth Wert - Science
Mountain View School
Centreville, Virginia
OVERVIEW
This
WebQuest is an interdisciplinary unit incorporating English, Math, Science, and
Social Studies knowledge and skills. The lesson is designed to expose students
to real life problem solving as well as possible career and education
options. It may be done in groups or it
may be done individually. The Virginia
State Standards of Learning can be found at this link: Standards
and Benchmarks
INTRODUCTION
In
November of last year, you won the election for Governor of Florida. It was a close election and the media has
given considerable attention to your lack of government experience. Now, with the Approach of
Hurricane Miguel,
you are facing the first big test of your abilities to make decisions and lead
the state. You will need to become
knowledgeable in several different topics related to government and
hurricanes. This activity, involving
Hurricane Miguel and the state of Florida, will test not only your ability to
solve problems, but also your ability to communicate what you know to
others. Good Luck!
PERFORMANCE TASK
Your
task is to prepare a press release which informs the citizens of your state and
which addresses the following question.
Should south Florida be evacuated?
There
is no right or wrong answer. No matter
which decision you recommend, you must support your conclusion with facts from
your research. Safe guarding the
population and property of your state is your primary concern. Many different
and sometimes competing factors will need to be assessed. Follow the process below to collect your
data. Then write a press release that
informs the citizens and announces your decision backed by your findings.
