This is the web quest I was asked to create using Microsoft word.

1. Jordan Losh
CI350
Microsoft WebQuest
Alternative Energy
Title: Exploring the types of alternative energy
Description: The purpose of this WebQuest is to provide a new understanding of types of
alternative energy and how they work.
Grade Level: 6-8
Key Words: Wind Power, Solar Power, Geothermal Power, Hydro Power.
Introduction: Throughout this WebQuest you will learn and understand many different types of
alternative energy. You will be able to describe and understand what these alternatives look like
and where they should be located. By interactive research and conversations you will gain much
more knowledge about fossil fuels and alternatives to them.
Task: In this task students will be working in partners, they will sit at their desks and be given a
list of different types of alternative energy, and where the ideal place for them to be located.
Student will be exploring how they think these alternatives work and what they look like. By the
end of the WebQuest student will be required to make a model of a certain renewable energy.
Process:
 In groups of two students will pick 3 alternative forms of energy from the list
provided and discus what they think they look like.
 Students will then watch a video showing each alternative form of energy and
what they look like, and how they work.
 Then students will decide which type of alternative they would like to learn more
about to make a model for it.
 Once they have decided, they will watch a video demonstrating how to construct a
model of the renewable energy. (example wind mill)
 Following the video the students will gather recyclables and other materials to
create a model of their energy source (wind turbine, dam, tidal turbine etc)
 Students will construct model, and prepare the robotics to make the model move
to demonstrate how energy is created. (Example of robotics, and solar panels can
be found at this link)
 They will then program the robotics system to move the energy source in the way
they want. (They will be given a list of instructions in class on how to do this)
 Following the creation, each group will present to the class.

2. Evaluation: In order to meet the standard for this activity each group will have to explain the
importance of their model and why they choose to build it. They must also be able to show some
understanding of how to energy source works to create power. Groups will be graded in three
areas (participation, content, and creativity), and will also be on a 100 point scale.
Excellent Good Needs Work Score
Participation Actively
participated in all
areas of project
(gathering
information,
building model,
programming
etc)
Participated in
most areas of the
project
Did not
participate in any
areas of project
Out of 15 pts
possible
Content Knew all
information, and
was clearly
stated in
presentation
Knew most
information, was
unconfident in
some answers
Was not prepared
for presentation,
knew little to
know
information
about model
Out of 65 points
possible
Creativity Model was neat,
and displayed
creativity. Looks
like group took
their time
Model was not
done neatly, or
complete.
Model was a
mess, and could
not figure out
what was going
on.
Out of 20 points
possible