A FIRSTAID WEBQUEST FOR 8TH GRADE HEALTH STUDENTS BY LIZ GARTMAN, R.N.
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A FIRSTAID WEBQUEST FOR 8TH GRADE HEALTH STUDENTS BY LIZ GARTMAN, R.N.
Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher Page
Introduction: You have recently accepted a job as Safety Director at Williams Middle School in Longmeadow. On your first day of work you realize there is no manual of emergency care and you desperately need this reference. Part of your job as Safety Director is to assemble a manual that will assist you in providing first aid to victims of injury or illness.
Task: Your manual should include the following topics:
Process: You will be working in groups of 2 on this project.
- 1. http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/
2. http://www.nim.nih.gov/medlineplus/firstaidemergencies.html
3. http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/firstaidandselfcare/index.cfm
4. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nasd/docs/as32300.html
5. http://www.vnh.org/StandardFirstAid/toc.html
6. http://www.walgreens.com/library/fir staid/default.jhtml
7. http://www.focusonfirstaid.com/script/main/hp.asp
8. http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/toc14.html
9. http://chaptersredcross.org/ca/scv/medprot.html
10. http://www.ou.edu/oupd/faid.htm
11. http://www.allhealthnet.com/FirstAid
12. http://librarythinkquest.org/10624/1staid.html
13. http://chapters.redcross.org/ca/scv/medprot.html
14. http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/ -Click on Complete Home Medical Guide under Resources,then click on First Aid &Safety.
15. www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/firstaid.html
16. www.healthy.net/clinic/firstaid/
17. http://wamedical.com/first_aid.htm
18. www.geocities.com/AthensAcademy/3483/kidsfirstaid.html
19. http://library.thinkquest.org/10624/1staid.html - follow instructiond to reach Rescue 411
Evaluation:
The following rubric will be used to
grade your
project:
All facts are accurate in the manual. One fact is inaccurate in the manual. Two facts are inaccurate in the manual. More than two facts are inaccurate in the manual. All required elements are in the manual plus additional
information. All required elements are in the manual. All but one of the required elements is in the
manual. Several required elements are missing. The manual is presented in a completely logical manner
that is easy to follow. 90% of the information is presented logically. 80% of the information is presented in a logical
manner. The manual is difficult to follow and is not well
organized. The manual is exceptionally attractive in terms of
design, layout and neatness. The manual is attractive in terms of design, layout, and
neatness. The manual is acceptably attractive though it may be a
bit messy. The manual is distractingly messy or very poorly
designed. Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the
manual. There is one capitalization or punctuation error in the
manual. There are two capitalization and punctuation errors in
the manual. There are more than two capitalization and punctuation
errors in the manual. There are no grammatical mistakes in the manual. There is one grammatical error in the manual. There are two grammatical errors in the manual. There are more than two grammatical errors in the
manual. All graphics are related to the topic and borrowed
graphics have a source citation. Most graphics are related to the topic and one borrowed graphic is not cited. Most graphics are related to the topic but two borrowed
graphics are missing citations. The graphics are not related to the topics and borrowed
graphics are not cited.
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Conclusion: Congratulations! By compiling this manual the students will have an accurate resource to use for reference. Be proud of your accomplishment.
Credits: In addition to the websites listed above the following website was used:
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/In addition, I would like to thank Kathy Russotto, Megan Roy, and of course, Sandy Budreau for all their patience, guidance, and assistance.
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Teacher information: In order for students to complete this webquest, they must have must have access to a computer with Internet hookup. The student must also be able to purchase a 1/2 inch binder and have writing and drawing utensils available.
