Farms Webquest

A Webquest for 1st and 2nd Class SESE

By Mrs Murphy

email: suziescholtelubberink@gmail.com

Introduction Task Process Assignment Evaluation

Credits

Introduction

Welcome to the farm!

You like farms, and think the machines are really cool!

Would you like to work on a farm when you grow up?

During this project you will find out about farm animals, farm machinery and jobs to be done on the farm. You will also find out a little bit about how these have all changed over the years.

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Task:

So, let's begin:

You will look at some videos and websites. You can also read some books in the library. If you have some books or pictures at home, you can use them as well.

You will choose one of the following: Farm Animals or Farm Machinery.

You will make a presentation using your tablet or a laptop.
You will also make a poster to share with your class about farming.
You can choose to make this on farm animals or farm machines.

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Process:

Topic: Farm Animals.

1. To begin, open and print out these watching worksheets. (adult might help with this) Worksheet 1; Worksheet 2;

Read through the questions, then watch the videos to find the answers.

2. Watch this video about farm animals Video 1. Here is another one: Video 2

3. Visit this website. You will find out some more interesting facts about some farm animals. Click on each animal to find out more.

Topic: Farm Machinery

1. Open and print out these watching worksheets. Worksheet 3; Worksheet 4. Worksheet 5 (adult help needed)

2. Watch these videos: Video 3 and Video 4 about making hay.

Video 5 is about lots of other machines.

Video 6 and Video 7 are about tractors long ago.

3. These slides tell you some more about machines on the farm. This website has more information. Write down 3 or 4 interesting facts you want to use in your project.

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Making your Presentation.

An adult may have to help with this.

On your computer or tablet, look for a programme to use: Powerpoint, Impress, Photostory are some. Click on the names for instruction sheets.
Start a new project.
Collect some pictures you might want to use, from google images, farm animals or farm machines or take your own photographs.
You can use words (typed) and pictures, and if you can put in sounds as well, that would make it even better. See “Evaluation” to see what makes the best presentation.