Matter+WebQuest

== toc =MATTER =

Introduction
The world is full of all different kinds of matter. Look around you - what do you see? Some things are hard. Some things are soft. Some things you can see through. This Web Quest is about discovering facts about the matter that is all around you. You will be working with a partner and in teams. You may wish to write up your findings in your workbook that your teacher has made for you on this wiki.

Task 1 - Collage Poster
With a partner create a collage poster to show your understanding of key words about matter. You will need:
 * A3 plain paper
 * Scissors & glue
 * Magazines to source pictures

Method:
View the slideshow in this presentation ...... [|MATTER] After viewing the slideshow choose **ONE** heading from the following : liquid, solid, gas, physical change, properties. Write the heading at the top of your A3 paper. When you have chosen your heading, find pictures from magazines that match your heading, cut them out and glue them onto your paper. When you have finished staple onto the topic wall - be prepared to share your findings with the class.

Task 2 - Create a Matter Word List
With a partner create a word list of matter words that are new or words you do not understand and need to be clarified. You will need:
 * A4 paper from your teacher or print from here [[file:WebQuest Task 2-word list.pdf]]
 * Dictionary

Method:
View the Chem4Kids site at ..... [] You will see an index on the right hand side of the page showing states with the same labels that are on your word list sheet. With your partner view each section that matches your headings. Read and talk about each section. As you go through each section add any new words or words you do not understand to your word list. After you have finished viewing the presentation see how many words you and your partner can clarify. Make a photocopy of your word list so that you each have a copy. Glue your sheet into your Topic book. You can add new clarifications as you gain knowledge about Matter. = Task 3 - Take an On-line Quiz = Take an online quiz with your partner.

**Method:**
View the Chem4Kids site at ..... [] (click the back arrow to return to this page). Return to the sections you visited earlier and review them. After viewing each section take the online quiz together.

Print out 2 copies of each answer you get correct to go into your Topic book. (click File..Print). //Your teacher can show you how to trim your answers for your book.// Even better - see you teacher to find how how to do a **SCREEN SHOT** of each correct answer (command + shift + 4). You may take the quiz more than once as your knowledge improves (what would you hope to happen each time?).

Task 4 - Create a Visual Map or Poster
Create a visual map or poster about Matter You will need:
 * A3 paper
 * pencils and crayons
 * markers and felts
 * information from your Topic book or your matter workbook on this wiki

**Method**
You and your partner will now join the other 2 members of your team to create a visual map or poster about Matter. Include the title "Matter" on your sheet. Plan what you are going to include and how you will set it out. You may include pictures from magazines, the internet or better still draw your own pictures. Your visual map should show what you have discovered from your Web Quest about matter. Your team will share your visual map or poster with the class so organise who will share which part. Everyone will share.

Here are some examples of Visual Maps and Posters

= Task 5 - Self-Evaluation = Each of you print out this the self-valuation sheet to complete and hand in to your teacher - click here

=Evaluation= The teacher will evaluate your work on the following
 * The quality of your group Visual Map or poster in the whole class sharing time
 * Evidence that you completed each of the tasks
 * Evidence of your success with the on-line quiz - correct answers in your topic book
 * Evidence that you clarified or came to understand the meanings of new words.
 * Any work you have done in your wiki workbook.
 * Your self-evaluation.
 * How you worked as a group.

=Conclusion= Congratulations on completing your Web Quest on Matter.

Now that you have an understanding that everything is made of matter, look around you and see how many things you can find that are a solid, a liquid or a gas. As you look at each thing think about whether it is a fixed state of matter (cannot be changed) or whether it is a form of matter that can change into different states.

Have a go at the activities on the Matter home page.