Step Three

STEP THREE:

--Explanation of how I would introduce the subject to motivate them:

Before allowing them to research the subject, I would begin a whole group discussion about what predictions or previous knowledge they have about Genus Pepsis. After I have given them a little time, I would tell them that Genus Pepsis is a Tarantula Hawk Wasp to see if that gets any more predictions or previous knowledge. I would then get them to fold a piece of paper in half and play “Give One, Get One”. They would write everything they know on the left side, and then trade information with their classmates. At the end of this, we would create a K-W-L class chart about what we Know, what we Want to know, and what we want to Learn. Finally, I would show them a You Tube video in which the Tarantula Wasp Hawk is attacking a Tarantula to capture their interest before breaking the class into equal groups.

--Web Resources/Technology for a multi-media project:

1. Each group will create a website to show the information they have gathered about Genus Pepsis. Groups will then present this website to the class. This website is very user friendly, and allows students to upload videos and pictures. They are able to manipulate the format and text very easily.

http://students.weebly.com/

2. Students will also create a Pic Collage comparing the relationship of a tarantula hawk wasp to that of a different set of animals.

http://www.pic-collage.com