Digital Shark Quilt

Objective:

To identify characteristics of a shark
To write a research report

Materials:

A computer with Internet Access
disks
construction paper
yarn

Procedure:

1.  Separate the class into groups of two.  Give each group an index 
     card with the shark that they will be researching. Direct students 
     to access Kids Click or Yahooligans to use as search engines for 
     their research. They can type in shark for general information or 
     the name of their shark for more specific data.
2.  Give each group an  outline of what they need to find out during 
     their research.  Use the following as a guideline:
       I.    Sharks Name
       II.   Physical Characteristics (size, color, weight, teeth)
       III.  Possible Predators
       IV.  Habitat
       V.   Migration Pattern
       VI.  Other Interesting Facts
3.  After the students have researched their shark, the students must 
     now write a one page report about their shark.
4.  After the teacher has proof-read it, the students must now use 
     word perfect or other program to create a one page report .  The 
     students must include a picture of their shark found on the 
     Internet.
5.  After all the students have submitted their page, paste each 
     picture on a piece of construction paper. Punch small holes in 
     each of the four corners.  Give each group yarn and have the 
     students connect their page with the other pages, creating a quilt.
6. Make daily Ocean Journal entry.

Assessment:

The students will be graded on their research report by using a rubric.  The following can be used as a guide:

Research Report Rubric