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Library Webquests » Grade 8 - Heroes

Grade 8 - Heroes
Big6 Research Model

Task - Create a presentation about a famous person you admire (actor, athlete, saint, writer). Your presentation should provide biographical information on your selected hero and it should explain how your selected hero lives OLA's mission statement. Do not forget to include the following information:

  • Tell when your hero was born and when your hero died (if applicable).
  • Describe your hero's childhood.
  • Tell who or what influenced your hero's life.

You may use a graphic organizer to plan your thoughts before you start your research.

Information Seeking Strategies - You may use the websites listed below, the school reference databases (specifically Biography Resource Center), and the encyclopedias.

Locate and Access - Click on the following websites to obtain information about your hero.

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmheroes1.html

http://www.infoplease.com/biography/sports-bios.html

http://www.infoplease.com/biography/arts-entertainment-bios.html

http://www.infoplease.com/biography/science-technology-bios.html

http://www.infoplease.com/biograpness-labor-philanthropy-bios.htmlhy/busi

http://www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php

Don't forget to use the school reference databases (Kidsinfobit, Infotrac Jr., Bigchalk E-Library, Biography Resource Center, and Grolier On-Line).

Use Information - Read and take notes from all sources. Make sure you note when and where you obtained your information. You will be creating a bibliography.

Synthesis -Put all you information together and start to make your presentation.

Evaluation -When you have completed your project, you will receive an evaluation rubric. Complete the evaluation rubric and be prepared to discuss the following questions:
  • What did you learn from working on this webquest?
  • Did you do your best work on this presentation?
  • Did you work well with your partner?
  • Is there something you could do better on your next presentation?
  • What was your favorite part of this presentation?



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