Mr. Moffat's Dream

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A WebQuest for Ms. Temple’s 5th grade StudentMoffat Tunnel

Created By: A Student at Colorado State University

Mr. Moffat’s Dream

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You are David H. Moffat the richest man in Colorado in the early 1900’s.

You planned the construction of the Moffat Tunnel that would run from Boulder, Colorado to Winter Park, Colorado.

What exactly is your plan of action?...

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It is your job as David H. Moffat to:

Map the route of the tunnelFind the cost of your tunnel and make a bar chart of the different costs for constructionWrite a letter to tell what else you would do to make Colorado a better place.

During this activity, you will be using:

•Excel PowerPoint to create a map•Microsoft Excel to make a pie chart•And Microsoft Word to write your letter

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Steps to Take for your project:1. First you'll be assigned to a team of 3 students2. Once you are in your groups, each member must take one job in the task list

A. The three tasks are:I. Creating a mapII. Making a pie chartIII. And writing a letter

3. Here are the instructions for each task, and some helpful web links.

For the first task, you will want to find a map of the state of Colorado. 1.Click on the following link and copy and paste the map into a PowerPoint slide. http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/denver/maps/map_colorado.htm2. Locate Winter Park and Boulder on the map and draw in the route of the tunnel with a line connecting the two cities.3. Label your map, “Moffat Tunnel Route” and write your names under the title.

For the second task, use the following link to compare the millions used in the construction of the tunnel. Go to bottom of page for amounts: http://colorado.railfan.net/moffat/moff1.html

Write down the following amounts:1. The million pounds of dynamite used2. The million board feet of timber used3. And the how many millions it cost to build the tunnel

A. Write the three amounts in a column. One amount per square.B. Highlight all three squares and click on insert then chartC. Click the Bar Chart optionD. Then Label the chart “The Millions used in the Construction of Moffat Tunnel

4. For the final task brainstorm ideas on what you would do to make Colorado a better place.

1. Then pick your favorite idea and open Microsoft Word2. Type a half paged, single space document about what you would do to make Colorado a better place.

The Process

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Colorado Map of Moffat Tunnel Route

Copy and Pasted the Colorado Map onto PowerPoint. Did not label map or draw route.

Copy and pasted the Colorado Map onto PowerPoint and labeled the map.

Copy and pasted the Colorado Map onto PowerPoint, labeled the map, drew the route but mislabeled the route.

Correctly copy and pasted the Colorado Map, Labeled the Map, and drew the route correctly

Bar Chart of Million s Used

Entered amounts into a bar chart

Entered amounts and labeled the bar chart

Entered the correct amounts but mislabeled the chart

Entered the Correct Amounts and Labeled the Bar chart Correctly

Letter of Colorado improvements

Wrote a paragraph with poor grammar and little explanation

Wrote half a page with poor grammar and little explanation.

Wrote a half page with ok grammar and an ok explanation.

Wrote a half page with correct grammar and an adequate amount of explanation

Attendance during presentation

The group members missed more than 4 class sessions.

The group members missed 3 class sessions.

The group members missed 2 class sessions

The group members missed 1 or no class sessions

Group Effort It was clear only one member did most of the work

It was clear only two members did most of the work

All members participated but one member did not do their part

All members participated equally in the project.

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Congratulations all you Mr. Moffats! You created a great tunnel! You were able to create the quickest route. You found the amount of materials needed for construction. Finally you created an great newsletter on your future improvement plans for the great state of Colorado. Without your help Colorado would have missed out on millions of dollars. Thank you for all your hard work and we will be contacting you all later for future plans!

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I would like to thank the following website for their help in the creation of my WebQuest assignment!

http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/denver/maps/map_colorado.htm

http://colorado.railfan.net/moffat/moff1.html

Other Links I would like to thank: The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group that will provide the latest version of WebQuest information!

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A WebQuest for 4th to 5th grade students

Designed by a student at Colorado State University

Based on WebQuest Template

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Mr. Moffat’s Dream

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The lesson was created in order to educate 4th to 5th grade students on the history of Colorado. The technology used in this assignment also increases a students use of these skills.

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This assignment is catered towards the 5th grade level. This lesson is catered towards students in Colorado or close states.

Students should have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.

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The students will learn how to incorporate technology into their studies.

Colorado History Standards Incorporated K-5 Lesson

Creating a brief historical narrative that organizes people and events in history of their family heritage, school, neighborhood, local community, or Colorado.

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The Process (Teacher)Steps to Take for your project:First you'll will assign your student to teams of three Once you are in your groups, each member must take one job in the task list

The three tasks are:Creating a mapMaking a pie chartAnd writing a letter

3. Here are the instructions for each task, and some helpful web links.

For the first task, you will want to find a map of the state of Colorado. 1.Click on the following link and copy and paste the map into a

PowerPoint slide. http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/denver/maps/map_colorado.htm

2. Locate Winter Park and Boulder on the map and draw in the route of the tunnel with a line connecting the two cities.

3. Label your map, “Moffat Tunnel Route” and write your names under the title.

For the second task, use the following link to compare the millions used in the construction of the tunnel. Go to bottom of page for amounts: http://colorado.railfan.net/moffat/moff1.html

Write down the following amounts:The million pounds of dynamite usedThe million board feet of timber usedAnd the how many millions it cost to build the tunnel

A. Write the three amounts in a column. One amount per square.

B. Highlight all three squares and click on insert then chartC. Click the Bar Chart optionD. Then Label the chart “The Millions used in the

Construction of Moffat Tunnel

4. For the final task brainstorm ideas on what you would do to make Colorado a better place.

1. Then pick your favorite idea and open Microsoft Word2. Type a half paged, single space document about what you

would do to make Colorado a better place.

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In order to complete this assignment students will need access to the following sources of technology

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelExcel PowerPoint

And these two websites:

http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/denver/maps/map_colorado.htm

http://colorado.railfan.net/moffat/moff1.html

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Evaluation (Teacher)Grade on a 4 point Scale

Colorado Map of Moffat Tunnel Route

Copy and Pasted the Colorado Map onto PowerPoint. Did not label map or draw route.

Copy and pasted the Colorado Map onto PowerPoint and labeled the map.

Copy and pasted the Colorado Map onto PowerPoint, labeled the map, drew the route but mislabeled the route.

Correctly copy and pasted the Colorado Map, Labeled the Map, and drew the route correctly

Bar Chart of Million s Used

Entered amounts into a bar chart

Entered amounts and labeled the bar chart

Entered the correct amounts but mislabeled the chart

Entered the Correct Amounts and Labeled the Bar chart Correctly

Letter of Colorado improvements

Wrote a paragraph with poor grammar and little explanation

Wrote half a page with poor grammar and little explanation.

Wrote a half page with ok grammar and an ok explanation.

Wrote a half page with correct grammar and an adequate amount of explanation

Attendance during presentation

The group members missed more than 4 class sessions.

The group members missed 3 class sessions.

The group members missed 2 class sessions

The group members missed 1 or no class sessions

Group Effort It was clear only one member did most of the work

It was clear only two members did most of the work

All members participated but one member did not do their part

All members participated equally in the project.

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Preview the teacher process page before giving out assignment to students.Search the links provided in the cited page. Once you are acquainted with these links and instructions insert or adapt to your own teaching philosophies.

Be able to help direct students at each stageKnow how to assess based on 4 point scaleGive students adequate time to complete assignment during school time

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The lesson will educate your students on an aspect of Colorado history in an interactive way. It will also acquaint your students with technology, which is becoming very instrumental in today’s education standards.

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I would like to thank the following website for their help in the creation of my WebQuest assignment!

http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/denver/maps/map_colorado.htm

http://colorado.railfan.net/moffat/moff1.html

Other Links I would like to thank: The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group that will provide the latest version of WebQuest information!