Bears of North America
AWebquest designed for Grades 4-5
Fall 2005

Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
Credits


An original webquest by:
Michelle Harris
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia

mharris6@my.westga.edu

Process
Students should read the evaluation chart for more information.

1.Your team will be assigned by the teacher
2.You divide the research equally among all the team members. The job
titles are:

A. Photographer
B. Researcher
C. Black Bear Historian
D. Brown/Grizzly Bear Historian
E. Polar Bear Historian

3. Photographer Assignment- The Photographer's job will be to gather pictures for the presentation to the tourists. Be sure to get pictures of the Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Polar Bear. You need to get at least two of each type of bear and make sure to have fun. You may use Google images or from any other website that you choose.

4. Researcher Assignment- The Researcher's job is to get basic information about black bears, brown bears, and polar bears. You will be giving an introduction to tourists to get them involved in the presentation. Be sure to get interesting facts so that the group can capture their attention.

5. Black Bear Historian Assignment- The Black Bear Historian's job is to research and collect information on the black bear to present. You can find some information at American Black Bear and fill out the handout.

6. Brown/Grizzly Bear Historian- The Brown Bear Historian's job is to research and collect information on the brown bear to present to the tourists. You can find some information at Grizzly Bear and fill out the handout.

7. Polar Bear Historian- The Polar Bear Historian's job is to research and collect information on the polar bear to present to the tourists. You can find information at Polar Bear and fill out the handout.