Icky Bug Numbers

A WebQuest for Preschool (Mathematics)(Teacher Directed)

Jennifer Kopcak: kopcakj@bgsu.edu

EDTL 680 – Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning – Summer 2008

Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

Introduction

Task

Resources

Process

Evaluation

Conclusion

Standards

Citations

Teacher Notes

Introduction

What do you on the ?

Student Task

1. The teacher will read Icky Bug Numbers . 2. What are the on the Introduction? 3. Click on Funschool to play a game. 4. Now you will become a scientist and an artist . Go to Teacher Task

Scientist Artist

Teacher Task

• After reading Icky Bug Numbers you are going to work with numbers with a partner.

• Review the numbers in the Introduction by telling your partner what number it is and writing them in order on your paper.

• Next, you will go to Funschool to play a counting game.• Then you will become a scientist and an artist.• As a scientist you will research bugs to find your favorite.• As an artist you will choose a number and draw the

number and that many of your bug to create a book page.

Scientist

• You are going to research bugs!

• Click on Bug Website to find your favorite bug!

• Look at it carefully so you can draw

it.

Artist

• You are going to draw your bug!

• Choose a and draw it on your paper.

• Then draw that many of your bug on your paper.

• When you are finished, we will share them with the class.

Resources

Icky Bug Numbers by Jerry Pallotta Computer Internet access Blank paper Pencil The following websites:

– http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games/game_fishin_mission.html

– http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/KKHP/1INSECTS/bugmenu.html

Crayons Blank paper

Student Process• You will work with a friend.

1. What are the on the Introduction? 2. Write the .

3. Click on Funschool to play a game.

4. Put on your labcoat and then your painting smock!

Go To Teacher Process

Teacher Process

1. Work with 2 students at the computer.2. Show the students the Introduction screen. Ask the

students to identify the numbers that are on the computer screen. Ask them to continue counting, if possible.

3. Using the pencil and blank paper, have the students write those numbers in numerical order.

4. Have each partner “quiz” the other by saying a number and having their partner write it down.

5. Go to the website Funschool and play the Fishin’ Mission game.

6. Have the students take on the role of Scientist and Artist to research bugs and create their page for the class book.

Evaluation

Skill Yes No Comments

Follows directions

Waits his/her turn

Is able to identify numbers 0-10

Is able to match numbers 0-10 with numerical representation (page)

Conclusion

You did it!!!Now you know your

Ohio Academic Content Standards

• Ohio Academic Standards for Preschool:• Number, Number Sense, and Operations Standard:

– Number and Number Systems 1: Count to 10 in the context of daily activities and play (e.g., number songs).

– Number and Number Systems 9: Write numerical representations (e.g., scribbles; reversals) or numerals in meaningful context (e.g., play situations).

– Number and Number Systems 10: Identify and name numerals 0-9.

Ohio Academic Content Standards

• Technology Standards for Kindergarten:• Standard 2: Technology and Society Interaction:

– Benchmark D:

2. Describe how a product or system can be used the right way and the wrong

way (e.g., using scissors as a knife, a screwdriver as a can opener).

• Standard 3: Technology for Productivity Applications:

– Benchmark A:

1. Locate computer and multimedia technology in the classroom and identify it by

name (e.g., computer, VCR, listening station).

2. Name the basic parts of a computer (e.g., monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer).

3. Use computer and multimedia technology with teacher assistance (e.g.,

computer, VCR, listening station).

Technology Standards Cont.• Standard 3: Technology for Productivity Applications:

– Benchmark B:

1. Listen to directions and use proper care when handling computer and multimedia

technology.

2. Follow the correct order for turning computers and multimedia technology resources

on and off with teacher assistance.

3. Identify and use input (keyboard, mouse) and output (printer) devices to operate

computer and multimedia technology tools with teacher assistance.

4. Use software programs with teacher assistance.

• Standard 3: Technology for Productivity Applications:

– Benchmark C:2. Identify/recognize technology resources (e.g., pre-selected Web sites, educational software).

• Standard 4: Technology and Communication Applications:

– Benchmark A:1. Explore different types of media formats used to communicate information (e.g., e-mail, TV,

newspapers, film, phones, Web pages).

– Benchmark C:1. Engage in teacher-directed online learning activities (e.g., 100th day of kindergarten

activities, online field trips).

Ohio Library Guidelines• Library Guidelines for Kindergarten:

*Information Literacy:*Benchmark D:

1. Listen to stories read by library media center staff.2. Look at books and read for pleasure.3. Use picture clues to help understand reading material.

*Benchmark E:1. Identify what information is and recognize that it can be represented in

a variety of ways (e.g., numbers, words, pictures, sounds).

*Technology Literacy: *Benchmark B:

1. Talk about the Internet as an information source.2. Use Web page functions:

a. Scroll up and down page;b. Click on links;c. Use back button.

*Media Literacy:*Benchmark B:

1. Recognize a variety of print and nonprint formats used in the delivery of media

messages (e.g., book, television, film, radio, CD-ROM, DVD, e-mail, Web pages, photographs, charts and graphs).

Citations• Kaboose Inc. (1999). Retrieved June 29, 2008 from

http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games/game_fishin_mission.html

• Koday’s Kids Amazing Insects (1998). Retrieved July 22, 2008 from http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/KKHP/1INSECTS/bugmenu.html

• Pallotta, J. (2004). Icky Bug Numbers. New York: Scholastic Inc.

• (2007, January). Ohio department of education. Retrieved July 2, 2008, from Early learning content standards Web site: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1391&ContentID=1629&Content=49452

• (2007). Ohio department of education. Retrieved July 2, 2008, from Ohio guidelines for effective school library media programs in Ohio Web site: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?Page=3&TopicRelationID=340&Content=51783

• (2007). Ohio department of education. Retrieved July 2, 2008, from Technology academic content standards Web site: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID

=339&ContentID=1279&Content=51505

Teacher Notes• For additional activities the following websites have great ideas!

– http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Insects/

– http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Caterpillars___Butterflies/

– http://www.first-school.ws/theme/animals/insects.htm

– Bug Hunt!

– Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

– Bug Tales

– Bug Book List for Preschoolers

– Discussion Guide for Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! By Bob Barner