(Introduction) (Roles and Tasks) (Evaluation) (Resources)
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Roles
For this assigned Webquest, the roles
are as follows (All roles will not be fulfilled unless the entire group is dressed
to their part):
| Role 1: | Genetic Scientist |
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| Role 2: | DNA Scientist | |
| Role 3: | Family Historian | |
- Each task will be completed individually by each scientist, and discussed with your group members.
- Group members, will then connect their information found individually to create a power point presentation to present to the class (In costume).
- After the presentation,
group members will hand out one of the worksheets they completed to test the
knowledge of the class.
1. Genetic Scientist will click on the Task page, and go to the Genetic Scientist role to learn more about genetics and punnit squares, and chromosomes. Explore through the website and play some of the games, learn some of the key words. Then click on the Icon called "Tell Me About Genetics" and find 5-10 things that you thought were interesting about genetics. You can also list anything else that you felt was interesting.
2. DNA Scientist will click on the Task page, and go to the DNA Scientist role to learn more about DNA structure and importance. The student will read the given information and pick 5 key points to share with their group. The student will then complete a DNA worksheet. Through this task students will gain a better understanding of the DNA structure, and why it is important in predicting who we become. For the DNA worksheet click here.
3. Family Historian will click on the task page, and go to the Family Historian role to learn...Click on scientist to explore the website. Students will learn how a family tree is filled out and what information a person needs to explore his or her family tree. The students will get into groups of three or four and write down question to ask mom,dad,aunt,uncle,grandma,grandpa,etc. Make sure you visit the activity page for students. Click here for the family tree work sheet. If you have a problem click here for a example work sheet on family trees.