Teacher Notes

Firstly, thank you for visiting my web quest.  This lesson is only a part of the thematic unit, St. Patrick's Day, that I teach in March.  Since this web quest is geared toward kindergarten I decided to incorporate only one lesson taught within the thematic unit. This unit usually takes the entire month to complete.  We begin by looking at rainbows and then branching off and learning about leprechauns and Irish culture.  I love teaching this unit because the kids enjoy it and it never gets boring. All subject areas can also be implemented into this thematic unit.   To do this web quest you will need the book, Lucky Leprechaun.  I chose to have my children listen to this book on tape at the listening center; however, if you do not have this resource you may read the story aloud in whole group.  This book is used to introduce, stimulate, and excite the students about the upcoming unit. After listening to the book I begin to introduce the web quest.  In my classroom I would normally walk through the web quest in small groups before allowing the students to get onto the computers.  I like to do this because many children at this age still struggle with using the computer. However, since this is taught in March most students should be accustomed to computer use. After viewing in small groups,  I allow them to begin their independent exploration of the web quest.  At this point they realize the two tasks they are going to complete. On the process page these tasks are explained in detail.  Also, I have created links that may be visited on this page or on the resource page. The first link enables the students to view pictures of rainbows. Those that have never seen a rainbow may acquaint themselves with the way they look.  The second link allows the students explore how rainbows are made. This is where the worksheet, Rainbow Making,  is used for the students to illustrate and label the things needed to form a rainbow. You may either copy the worksheet for your students or let them complete it using Kidpix.  Lastly, after learning about rainbows the students are given paper, pencil, and crayons to write and illustrate two sentences telling  Lucky when and where they found his pot of gold. In the end, the students will visit the evaluation page in order to check their work.

South Carolina Curriculum Standards Language Arts/Writing: K-R1.2Demonstrate the ability to explore books independently K-R1.4Continue making connections to prior knowledge, other texts, and the world in response to texts read aloud K-R1.7Continue recalling details in texts read aloud. K-R1-11Demonstrate the ability to respond to texts through a variety of methods such as creative dramatics, writing, and graphic art. K-R2.1    Demonstrate the ability to identify characters and setting in a story read aloud. K-R3.4    Demonstrate the ability to identify places where words are found, such asbooks, magazines, newspapers, and the Internet K-W1.2Demonstrate the ability to write in a variety of formats.K-W1.2.1Demonstrate the ability to use pictures, oral language, and/or letters to create stories about experiences, people, objects, and events. K-W2.1    Demonstrate the ability to use oral language, draw pictures, and/or use letters to explain and inform. K-W3.1    Demonstrate the ability to respond to texts read aloud by conversing with others, drawing pictures, and writing letters or words. K-W4.1    Demonstrate the ability to copy or print letters and words, including his or her name K-C2.1    Demonstrate the ability to follow one- and two-step oral directions K-C2.2    Demonstrate the ability to listen and respond to various types of literature read aloud. K-RS2.2    Begin gathering information from a variety of sources, including those accessed through the use of technology. Social Studies: K.7.2    identify similarities and differences in the customs, patterns, and cultures of various regions. Science: 4.    Communicate a.    Use drawings, tables, graphs, written and oral language to describe objects and explain ideas and actions.

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