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1. Introduction Task Don't Have a Cow: Design a Farm Around the World Resources Process (Throughout the WebQuest you may click the to hear the pages read aloud.) Evaluation Click the Cow to Continue Conclusion Teacher Page

2. Introduction Introduction Task CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have been awarded a grant by the Future Farmers of the World (FFW). The grant will cover all costs, so money is not a problem. In order to receive the grant, your group must design a farm in a given biome chosen by the FFW. What will your farm contain? What are the natural resources you can use to your advantage? Most importantly, what conformation will it be? Good luck in your endeavor. Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page

3. Introduction Your Task Design a farm in your given Biome using prior knowledge of mathematical concepts and research skills. Provided in this WebQuest is a field journal for you and your group to record necessary data and calculations to complete this task successfully. On the resources page you will find a link to your Biome and mathematical sites you may use to your advantage. Once you have completed your task do not feel like you have to stop traveling the world. You and your group may also look at the remaining Biomes. On the evaluation page you will find a rubric that will prove very useful in completing this task successfully. Follow the guidelines under rainforest to create the best farm possible using the grant money. HAVE FUN! Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page Field journal

4. Math Resources Introduction Resources Resources Click your Biome for related sources Task Tundra Process Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest Resources Grassland Evaluation Desert Conclusion Rain Forest Teacher Page

5. Introduction Process To begin, open your field journal and save the file as “field_journal”. As you research your Biome answer the questions found in your field journal. These questions focus on fauna, flora, and environmental conditions. As the owners of the farm it is very important that all of these factors are paid close attention to, because they are crucial to your farm’s success. Once you and your group have become expert ecologists about your given Biome you will begin to design the layout of your farm. Before you begin to design your layout, a teacher must first approve the ecological information discussed in your field journal. The layout must include a field for plants, a pasture for animals, and they must both be of a different shape, area, and perimeter. Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page Field journal Continue

6. Evaluation Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page Member Evaluation

7. Introduction Conclusion Task Now that your farm is built to the requirements of the FFW, we would like to offer our thanks for your hard work and dedication. We hope that you and your group have not only become experts in your given Biome, but have also widened your view of the world. We also hope you have developed superior mathematical skills and problem solving ability. Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page

8. Introduction Teacher Page Task The intent of this web-quest was to allow students to explore the different areas of the world outside of their own. The students accomplished this task by using the Internet and technology to bring new worlds to life. In order to create this quest, two Biology (SC-HS-4.7.1) teachers, Miss Alderson and Mr. Hadley, along with a Math (MA-HS-3.1.5)teacher, Mr. Booth, collaborated to instill in young minds a working knowledge of the world around them using minds on activity. To meet the teachers click the cow. Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion References the Teachers Used Teacher Page

9. Introduction Math To assist you in your farm project, the FFW has released this list of valuable mathematical resources. Use this website to help you convert the area of your farm from square feet to acres. http://cleanlake.com/treatment_calculations.htm Use this website to help you calculate the area and perimeter of your farm. http://math.about.com/library/blmeasurement.htm Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page

10. Introduction The Teachers Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Front Row: Rex Booth and Kyle Hadley Back Row: Morgan Alderson Teacher Page

11. Introduction Tundra Task Sites http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep8a.htm http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/tundra.htm http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/tundra5/tundra5.html Process Resources Animals http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/lessons/less/biomes/tundra/tundragifs/snowyowlok.jpg http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/lessons/less/biomes/tundra/tundragifs/sitafox.gif http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/Images/pl.bear.jpg http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/graphics/tundramuskoxsm.jpg Evaluation Plants http://www.aktrekking.com/TundraGround3.jpg http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/cpl/arcticnews/updates/moss1.jpg http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0310225/graphics/arcticflower.jpg http://scaa.usask.ca/gallery/northern/dommasch/images/600px/hans60_029.jpg Conclusion Teacher Page

12. Sites http://inchinapinch.com/hab_pgs/terres/coniferous/c_forest.htm http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/Forsite/ncfbiome.htm http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/bioconiferous.html Introduction Animals http://www.naturarvskompaniet.se/moose.jpg http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/Images/bl.bear.jpg http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/agarman/bco/images/bobcat.jpg http://www.birderblog.com/bird/Graphics/Screensaver/Birds/Bald-Eagle-01.jpg Task Process Plants http://img.factmonster.com/images/treeGiantSequoia.jpg http://www.ecoland.ro/Webshots/Flori/Fireweed,%20Alaska.jpg http://www.woodslore.org/Images/photos/ferns/dryopterisfelixmas.jpg http://www.creteplant.com/images/christmas_trees/EconomyGradeBalsam.JPG Resources Evaluation Coniferous Forest Conclusion Teacher Page

13. Introduction Deciduous Forest Task Sites http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/biotemperate.html http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/deciduous_forest.htm http://inchinapinch.com/hab_pgs/terres/d_forest/td_forest.htm Process Animals http://www.annunciationmonastery.org/white%20tailed%20deer%20fawn_small.jpg http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pictures/coyote.jpg http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publications/lifeseries/rabbit.jpg http://www.herpnet.net/Minnesota-Herpetology/salamanders/images/SalamanderSpotted_2.jpg Resources Deciduous Forest Evaluation Plants http://www.bcps.k12.va.us/wcms/dogwood%20tree.jpg http://agri.astate.edu/Faculty/Kim_Pittcock/wildflowers%203.jpg http://greenwoodnursery.com/images/redmapleicon.jpg http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/images/veg/Cliffs_Dunes/Liverwort_I_VK.jpg Conclusion Teacher Page

14. Introduction Rain Forest Task Sites http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/biomes/rainforest.html http://www.cet.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rforest.html Process Animals http://www2.lhric.org/kat/parrots.gif http://www.magikbirds.com/ctf/graphics/facts/snake.jpg http://www.magikbirds.com/ctf/graphics/facts/loris.jpg http://www.uoregon.edu/~amaxwel1/rainforestgallery/picturegallery_files/image002.jpg Resources Evaluation Plants http://www.kidcyber.com.au/IMAGES/Rafflesialabel.jpg http://www.visitandlearn.co.uk/factfiles06/images/rainforest5.jpg http://www.cocoasustainability.mars.com/images/origins/big_origins.jpg http://www.aguilaharpia.org/photos3/Panama-Rainforest-Tree.jpg Conclusion Teacher Page

15. Introduction Grassland Task Process Resources Sites http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/biograssland.html http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm Animals http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/grasslnd/animals/zebra.jpg http://www.hamiltonnature.org/habitats/habitat_images/Garter-Snake.jpg http://jnweb.typepad.com/photos/grassland_animals/cover-image-CH004.jpg http://www.northrup.org/Photos/prairie-dogs/low/prairie-dog-on-watch%20(3).jpg Evaluation Conclusion Plants http://www.tarleton.edu/~range/Ram%20Pictures/04248B%20robust%20plant%20crested.jpg http://www.chatburnwildlife.org.uk/plants/pics/coltsfoot.jpg http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/webthumbyellowrattle-2.jpg http://www.savannabushlodge.co.za/client/36/image_lib/open%20grassland%20-%201%20tree%20image.jpg Teacher Page

16. Sites http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/desert/index.htm http://www.cet.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/desert.html http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm Introduction Task Animals http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/40/ad_30768n.jpg http://www.gigglepotz.com/images/phtortoise.jpg http://wc.pima.edu/~bfiero/tucsonecology/animals/Images/Thumbnails/mt_moli.jpg http://nhnm.unm.edu/kids/Images/Species/Desert%20Bighorn.jpg Process Resources Evaluation Desert Conclusion Plants http://www.windows.ucar.edu/earth/images/cactus_sm.jpg http://images.wildmadagascar.org/pictures/berenty/spiny_desert_flora_0038.jpg http://z.about.com/d/phoenix/1/0/r/K/tumbleweeds01.jpg http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/11352/desert-flora.jpg Teacher Page

17. Process Continued Introduction As part of the grant received from the FFW you may NOT chose a square or rectangle as the shape of your farm. If you do chose a rectangle or square your grant will be revoked. The FFW recommends using shapes found on the mathematical resource page. Before completing your farm sketch you must first have your calculations approved by the teacher. Finally to complete the farm, your group must include all calculations, all ideas, and a final sketch of the farm. To make work fair, there is a group member role page to clearly define the roles of each group member. (The link can be found at the bottom of this page.) Also a member evaluation form can be found on the evaluation page. Save this file along with the field journal and print it out once you have completed it. Once you have completed the questions please print out your finished work sheet and member evaluation form so you can complete the diagram of your farm and turn it in for a grade. The FFW believes you all have proven yourselves worthy of this grant and have full confidence in your abilities to complete this project well. Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page Group member roles

18. Introduction Group Member Roles Task Scribe – The one who records the data into the field journal. Mathematician – The one who performs the calculations, and insures they are accurate. Ecologists – The group as a whole conducts the research for their farm. Surveyor – The one who designs the layout of the farm, and sketches all the components of the farm. Head Ecologist – Keeps the group on track. Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page

19. Introduction Core Content Task SC-HS-4.7.1 Students will: ·analyze relationships and interactions among organisms in ecosystems; ·predict the effects on other organisms of changes to one or more components of the ecosystem. Organisms both cooperate and compete in ecosystems. Often changes in one component of an ecosystem will have effects on the entire system that are difficult to predict. The interrelationships and interdependencies of these organisms may generate ecosystems that are stable for hundreds or thousands of years. MA-HS-3.1.5 Students will classify and apply properties of two-dimensional geometric figures (e.g., number of sides, vertices, length of sides, sum of interior and exterior angle measures). DOK 2 Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page