A web quest for high school students to investigate a foodborne illness outbreak.

1. Foodborne Illness Investigation Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A Web Quest for High School Microbiology Designed by Kristyn Toth [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Resources

2. Introduction Student Page Credits [ Teacher Page ] In the past few days, several students from a local elementary school have been sent home from school due to illness which is suspected to be associated with contaminated food from the cafeteria. The only common symptom is diarrhea. Other observed symptoms include abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and fever. So far the source of contamination remains unidentified. The school is beginning to panic as more and more students become ill. They are asking for our help. What could be possible sources of contamination? What illness have these students contracted? How do we stop the spread of the disease? Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources

6. Evaluation Student Page Credits [ Teacher Page ] Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources This is the rubric that will be used to grade your presentations. Exceptional 10 Good 8 Average 6 Unacceptable 4 Score Required Elements The Power Point includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included on the Power Point . All but 1 of the required elements are included on the Power Point . Several required elements were missing. Attractiveness and organization The Power Point is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, organization and neatness. The Power Point is attractive in terms of design, layout, organization and neatness. The Power Point is acceptably attractive and organized though it may be a bit messy. The Power Point is distractingly messy or very poorly organized. It is not attractive. Spelling and Grammar Power Point has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Power Point has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. Power Point has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings. Power Point has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors. Group work Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time. Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time. Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively some of the time. Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility. Use of Class time Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others. Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.

7. Conclusion Student Page Credits [ Teacher Page ] From this activity you will have investigated a foodborne illness outbreak and hypothesized the cause, provided options for treatment and proposed possible preventions for the future. A Power Point Presentation was produced to share the information found with your classmates. Some things to think about in the future: Why is foodborne illness such a big deal? What can you do as an individual to reduce the risk of infection of yourself and those around you? What would you tell a kindergartener about preventing foodborne illness? Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources

8. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Resources The image used on the introduction page came from: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu Important sites for researching this project include: http://www.cdc.gov http://www.nih.gov http://www.fda.gov http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/ http://www.usda.gov The format of this webquest was used from The WebQuest Page and shared via Slideshare.

9. Foodborne Illness Investigation [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for High School Microbiology Designed by Kristyn Toth [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. Introduction (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson was designed for an Educational Technology class at Colorado State University. The class is part of the teacher licensure program and is intended to help future teachers learn ways of incorporating technology into the classroom. I chose the topic and layout of this webquest because it also fit nicely as a part of a Unit Plan for an Introduction Microbiology class I designed for a Science Teachings Methods Class also part of the teacher licensure program. The students are told that a local elementary school is experiencing a mysterious foodborne illness outbreak and that they are to investigate possible causes for the disease. The students need to be able to find sources, evaluate them for credibility and produce a well-organized and thought out presentation for their classmates. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

11. Learners (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This webquest is designed to take place in the middle of a bacteria unit in a high school microbiology class but could be used in any general science class and perhaps an english or social studies class with some adaptations. The webquest is intended to be used as guided practice after a lesson plan including a lecture on foodborne microorganisms. However, the lesson is designed as such that students with no prior knowledge could still successfully complete the assignment. The process may, however, require more in-depth research. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

15. Evaluation (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A detailed rubric was produced for evaluating this project. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Exceptional 10 Good 8 Average 6 Unacceptable 4 Score Required Elements The Power Point includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included on the Power Point . All but 1 of the required elements are included on the Power Point . Several required elements were missing. Attractiveness and organization The Power Point is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, organization and neatness. The Power Point is attractive in terms of design, layout, organization and neatness. The Power Point is acceptably attractive and organized though it may be a bit messy. The Power Point is distractingly messy or very poorly organized. It is not attractive. Spelling and Grammar Power Point has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Power Point has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. Power Point has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings. Power Point has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors. Group work Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time. Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time. Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively some of the time. Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility. Use of Class time Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others. Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.

17. Conclusion (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is a great inquiry-based lesson which does a great job of covering almost all the Colorado Process Standards for a science classroom . The format allows for students to both engage in cooperative learning and be creative at the same time. Whether being used for a microbiology class or not, the webquest provides a great opportunity for students to learn about something that they can directly relate to their everyday lives. Nothing makes learning more successful than making it relevant. If you have any suggestions about how to improve this webquest please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to receive any feedback you might have. Also please feel free to adapt the webquest in anyway to better suit your needs. Just remember to give credit where credit is due. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

18. Credits & References (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page The image used on the introduction page came from: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu Important sites for researching this project include: http://www.cdc.gov http://www.nih.gov http://www.fda.gov http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/ http://www.usda.gov The format of this webquest was used from The WebQuest Page and shared via Slideshare. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion