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1. Welcome PATTERNS WEBQUEST BIRTH ORDER

2. INTRTODUCTION • What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "patterns?"  For most people, they think of art and design.  But there are patterns all around us, even if we don't see them at first. • Family is one of the biggest influences on a person’s life. When it comes to family perhaps no part is more influential than a person’s family. However, did you know that the personality traits of siblings and children can be directly related to their birth order? In this web quest you will research to look for patterns and trends related to a persons birth order.

3. TASK • You will research to find patterns and trends related to birth order. • You will additionally connect what you have learned to form new perspectives based on other content areas such as social studies, science, math, art and music. • If you choose to accept this mission… move forward. If you don’t (just do it) 

4. PROCESS • Patterns are everywhere. This web quest will take you on a journey that investigates patterns and trends in birth order. Use what you find to learn more about yourself, to make connections to other content areas and to form new perspectives. • Please use these resources as you make your way through your web quest. • You will have to search for additional information regarding patterns in terms of your own interests such as jobs, hobbies, etc. Be sure to follow all technology usage policies and remain on task. • BE sure to address the CREDIBILITY of each resource. Are some more credible than others? Can you find the same information repeated in several credible locations?

5. PROCESS CONT. What is your birth order? (Oldest, Middle, Youngest, Only)? Visit the following websites to take notes on any patterns or trends. Birth Order at Parents.com Birth Order at Child Development.com Birth Order at Education.com (Use the search tools to type BIRTH ORDER). There are many articles available at this site. Birth Order at answer.com Birth Order at Scientific American.com Birth Order activities at PBS Kids.org (There are several links available here) Birth Order at suite 101.com Birth order and workplace PDF Birth Order and Career choice at career bulider.com Birth order Characteristics sheet Birth Order Quiz

6. PROCESS CONT. 3. What do these websites say about your birth order? What are the positives and the negatives? What are some of the patterns you have noticed about… first born? middle? last? only? 4. List 3 patterns you can relate to based on your birth order information. You found this information and you feel it applies to you. What proof can you offer?

7. Process Cont. 5. Take a look at the department of labor website at the link below. What trends do you see in terms of jobs and salary over the next few years? Based on your research, are there certain jobs that would appeal more to people based on birth order? Explain. The Occupational Outlook Handbook On-line 6. NOW for the final piece! Think about what you have been learning about in Science, Social Studies, Math, Art, Music, etc. Who stands out in those classes? ***Think about the inventors, the artists, the musicians, leaders. Research to discover his/her birth order. What are some of his or her accomplishments? What patterns and/or trends can you discover related to his/her birth order? Were you able to form any new perspectives? YOU MUST FIND INFORMATION ON AT LEAST 2 people, but feel free to search as many as you can. Do you notice any patterns or trends between the people or the curricula areas? You may present your information in any way you choose. (A poster, a PPT, a written piece). Have fun! Happy Learning!

8. Additional INFO • Discover how your personality is influenced by your position in the family. Whether you're the first born in the family, middle or only child, read this extract from The Birth Order Connection and find out • Only-borns • Positives: Only-borns are the mega-movers of the world. They are task-orientated; tend to be extremely well organised, highly conscientious and dependable. They are keen on facts, ideas and details and feel extremely comfortable with responsibility. • Negatives: The negative characteristics of only-borns can be tough to handle. They are often unforgiving, very demanding, hate to admit they're wrong and usually don't accept criticism well. To others, they seem very sensitive and indeed, their feelings are easily hurt. • First-borns • Positives: They are natural leaders and often high achievers. The majority of politicians, spokespersons and managing directors are first-borns. They frequently live with a sense of entitlement and even superiority. They often come in two flavours: compliant nurturers/caregivers or aggressive movers and shakers. • Both are in control; they just use different methods. As a rule, first-borns are picky, precise people - they pay attention to detail - tend to be punctual, organised, and competent. They want to see things done right the first time. They don't like surprises. • Negatives: They are often moody and occasionally lack sensitivity. They can be intimidating, particularly by pushing people too hard or refusing to take no for an answer. • Sometimes they can be a bit 'know-it-all', and often they are poor at delegating - largely because they don't trust other people as much as they trust themselves. They also tend to be bossy, perfectionists and overly-conscientious.

9. Additional INFO • Middle-Borns • Positives: The classic middle-born is very relational, tends to be a people-pleaser and usually hates confrontation. Their basic need is to keep life smooth and their motto might be 'peace at any price'. They are usually very calm, will roll with the punches and are amiable, down-to-earth and great listeners. They are skilled at seeing both sides of a problem and eager to make everybody happy. That makes them good mediators and negotiators. • Negatives: They tend to be less driven than first-borns, but are much more eager to be liked - or at least be happy with them. They have a difficult time setting boundaries. They can drift into becoming 'co-dependent' as they try to please everybody. They are not good at making decisions that will offend others. They also tend to blame themselves when others fail. • Last-Borns • Positives: Last-borns are the world's cheerleaders. You have strong people skills and love to entertain and talk to others. You make friends easily and immediately make others feel at home. You're an extrovert, energised by the presence of other people and you're probably not afraid to take risks. • Negatives: Last-borns tend to get bored quickly. They have a strong fear of rejection and a short attention span. When the fun stops, they've had enough and want to check out. To some extent they're self-centred. They may harbour unrealistic expectations of finding a relationship that is always fun - and of course, such relationships simply do not last. • From The Birth Order Connection (Revell, September 2001)

10. EVALUATION • 4- You answered all parts of the process. You showed an effort was made. It is evident that you found patterns, trends and were able to form new perspectives. • 3- You answered most parts of the process. You showed you made an effort. It is evident that you found a few patterns. You attempted to locate trends. You may or may not have formed new perspectives.

11. EVALUATION • 2-You answered some of the process. You did not make much of an effort. It is not evident that you found patterns or trends. You may or may not have formed new perspectives. • 1- Very little effort was made to respond to the process. You were unable to show much evidence of patterns or trends. You did not address any new perspectives. • 0- No attempt made at the project.