This WebQuest addresses standards in Language Arts, Social Studies and Technology.  Students focus on Taipei American School adopted Language Arts and Social Studies standards and Technology Standards from National Education Technology Standards for Students.

 

Language Arts, Level II: Grades 3-5, 1. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process

• IILan1B12: Prewriting: Uses prewriting strategies to plan written work (e.g., uses graphic organizers, story maps, and webs; groups related ideas; takes notes; brainstorms ideas)

Social Studies, Level I: Grades K - 5, 3. People, Places and Environments: Understands relationships between humans and their physical environment

• ISoc3B8: h. examine the interaction of human beings and their physical environment, the use of land, building of cities, and ecosystem changes in selected locales and regions;

Social Studies, Level I: Grades K - 5, 5. Individuals, Groups and Institutions: Understands the interactions among individuals, groups and institutions

• ISoc5B2: b. give examples of and explain group and institutional influences such as religious beliefs, laws, and peer pressure, on people, events, and elements of culture;
• ISoc5B4: d. identify and describe examples of tensions between and among individuals, groups, or institutions, and how belonging to more than one group can cause internal conflict;
• ISoc5B5: e. identify and describe examples of tension between an individual's beliefs and government policies and laws;
• ISoc5B7: g. show how groups and institutions work to meet individual needs and promote the common good, and identify examples of where they fail to do so.

Social Studies, Level I: Grades K - 5, 6. Power, Authority and Governance: Understands how people influence and are affected by structures of power, authority and governance.

• ISoc6B6: f. identify and describe factors that contribute to cooperation and cause disputes within and among groups and nations;
• ISoc6B8: h. recognizes and gives examples of the tensions between the wants and needs of individuals and groups, and concept, such as fairness, equity, and justice.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

 

1)      Basic operations and concepts

·        Students are proficient in the use of technology.

 

2)    Social, ethical, and human issues

·        Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

·        Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

·        Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

 

3)    Technology productivity tools

·        Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

·        Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

 

4)    Technology communications tools

·        Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

 

5)    Technology research tools

·        Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

·        Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

 

6)    Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

·        Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

·        Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

 

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