Adirondack Lesson Involving the

Common Loon

This lesson is a result of a collaborative project between another third grade teacher, Chris Miller, and myself while

participating in The Adirondack Classroom, a graduate class offered through Cortland State at Raquette Lake.

Chris Miller teaches third grade at Casey Park in Auburn.

Adirondack WebQuest

Task: By participating in the following WebQuest you will be learning more about the common loon and other topics from the story, The Adirondack Kids.

Process: Use the question sheet to record your answers as you visit the following websites.

Questions # 1 and # 2 - http://www.adirondackkids.com/daxfacts.html

Question # 3 - http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/wildlife/loons/images.html

Question # 4 - www.adkscience.org/loons/acidrain.htm

Question # 5 - http://www.adirondackkids.com/daxfacts.html

Question # 6 - http://www.adirondackkids.com/meettheauthors.html

Question # 7 - http://www.adirondackkids.com/addguest.html

Question # 8 - http://www.briansmallphoto.com/gallery/colo.html

Evaluation: Your ability to properly use the computer to locate information will be observed while in the lab. Your worksheet will also be collected and graded. You will also be expected to contribute to class discussions that follow as a result of this WebQuest.

PowerPoint Presentation

(for teachers)