Task

Goal Statement
The WebQuest consists of three different tasks which cover all levels of Bloom Taxonomy. The goals of this project are for students to comprehend, apply, analyze, synthesize, analyze, and evaluate your responses.


Scientists, are we ready to explore? Put on your thinking hats and let us embark on this adventure like no other!

This is an adventure like no other. Just like William Kamkwamba, you will be making your windmill prototype with information gathered from the internet and the library. Be sure to take your time and follow the instructions carefully. I provided a list of resources to help you accomplish your tasks. 



TASK 1:  ALL TEAM
For this task, one scientist from each team (Team Einstein, Team Newton, Team Tesla, and Team Edison) will:

1) Read the book "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" aloud to their group mates.

2) Discuss among each other the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of the story and submit a well written report. 

Your report must include:

Cover Page
-the title of the book
-the team's name
-team members
-class/class period
-date submitted

Body of the Report
-Times New Roman
-12 point font
-double space


When reading the story, ask yourselves these questions:
 
What are reading about?
Who are you reading about?
When did it occur?
Where did it occur?
Why did it occur?
How did it occur?

Remember that not all readings answer all of the questions, so it is a good idea to formulate your own questions to help develop your reading skills. If the questions are answered correctly, then I know that you are grasping the story on a deeper level.

TASK 2: 
For this task, each team (Team Einstein, Team Newton, Team Tesla, and Team Edison)  will do their research on "how to make a windmill" by reading books and doing an online search. Each scientist in every team is responsible for answering the following problems.

1) Team Einstein will research the answer to the following:

a) What is a windmill?

b) What are its uses?

c) How is a windmill made?

d) What are the components of a windmill?



2) Team Newton will research the answer to the following: 

a) How does a windmill work?

b) Where is the most suitable place to put a wind farm?

c) What is the wind energy?


3) Team Tesla will research the answers to the following: 

a) What are the sustainable sources of energy?

b) What are the environmental benefits of windmills? 

c) What are the social benefits of windmills?

d) What are the economic benefits of windmills? 
 

4) Team Edison will:

a) Learn how William Kamkwamba harnessed the wind. 

b) Gather all the answers to the questions from all teams and create a PowerPoint presentation (maximum of 30 slides with references).

c) Present what information everyone has collected during the class session. One member from Team Einstein, Team Newton, Team Tesla, and Team Edison will take turns speaking/presenting the information.


TASK 3: IN-CLASS: For this task, you must first submit for approval a copy of your materials list and procedure before building your prototype. SAFETY FIRST! 

For this task, all four teams will create a model/prototype of a windmill using whatever available materials they feel would work best for this project for our "show and tell" day in the classroom. Use materials from scraps, things around the house that you no longer use or need. Reuse and recycle materials. Show your creativity and ingenuity! Have fun!