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Introduction
Our goal with this WebQuest is to educate students on the importance of endangered animals and sustainable living through the use of 3D technology and augmented reality. Through the use of 3D printing, students will be able to research and reflect upon the specific endangered animal they’ve chosen. They will also learn the reasons behind their endangerment, and what can be done to prevent extinction of those animals through interactive augmented reality. Students will be working in groups to research, create, and place endangered animals back into their natural habitats, which we hope will promote new opportunities for creative ideas and combinations from varying viewpoints.
Content Area and Grade Level
This Webquest was made with middle school aged learners who are studying visual arts, with a particular focus of the digital arts, in mind. We anticipated these students would also be doing their studies using technology such as 3D printing and augmented reality. Specifically, we were thinking of 8th grade learners when making this WebQuest, however it can be manipulated to fit any age of learner, younger or older.
Materials
- Access to the internet via a desktop, laptop, phone, iPad, etc.
- Access to a 3D printer
- Tinkercad
- Adobe Aero
- Adobe Photoshop
- Sketchbook and drawing materials (optional)
Alternatives to the Technology:
We understand that some educators looking to use this WebQuest may lack the technologies that we mention and make use of throughout this WebQuest. We want to make it clear, though, that this WebQuest is adaptable to all the different varieties of classrooms. Here are some ways that these digital forms can be turned into traditional projects.
We understand that some educators looking to use this WebQuest may lack the technologies that we mention and make use of throughout this WebQuest. We want to make it clear, though, that this WebQuest is adaptable to all the different varieties of classrooms. Here are some ways that these digital forms can be turned into traditional projects.
- Drawing the Animals and their Habitats:
- Paper and pencil
- Colored Pencil
- Markers
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Paper and pencil
- Modeling the Animal and Making a Diorama:
- Cardboard boxes
- Glue
- Scissors
- Magazines or photos of environments
- Clay
- Cardboard boxes
Evaluation
Click the download file to see our rubric!
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Prerequisites
- Students must be able to understand the 3D printing technology and process, in addition to being able to work a 3D printer.
- Students must be able to explore augmented reality, using the Adobe Aero app
- Students must be familiar with and be able to work with Adobe Photoshop, in addition to understanding the processes used to create artwork with Phtotoshop.
- Students must be willing to collaborate with their peers in a respectful, polite, and helpful manner.
Objectives & Standards
Objectives:
- Students will enhance their knowledge of endangered animals, what it takes for an animal to be classified as endangered, where these endangered animals come from, and what can be done to prevent these endangered animals from becoming extinct.
- Students will gain knowledge of using augmented reality for educational purposes.
Pennsylvania Standards:
Standard 9.1.8.B Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate art elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
Demonstrate knowledge of at least two styles within each art form through performance or exhibition of unique works. Standard 9.1.8.E Communicate a unifying theme or point of view through the production of works in the arts. |
National Standards:
VA:Cr1.2.8a Collaboratively shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present day life using a contemporary practice of art and design. VA:Cr2.1.8a Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of artmaking or designing. VA:Cn10.1.8a Make art collaboratively to reflect on and reinforce positive aspects of group identity. |
Resources and References
Resources to Make the WebQuest Accessible to Those With Disabilities:
- Chrome extension that reads aloud text
- Chrome extension that uses a dyslexia-friendly font to make reading easier
- Chrome extension that magnifies webpages
- For other various chrome extensions for accessibility, check out this site:
Resources for Augmented Reality Animal Models:
- Bison: https://skfb.ly/Nyn9
- Burrowing Owl: https://skfb.ly/6XFP6
- Desert Tortoise: https://skfb.ly/D9MC
- Rhino: https://skfb.ly/o7wPK
- Jaguar: https://skfb.ly/6S6vV
- Poison Dart Frog: https://skfb.ly/6Gt8E
- Blue Whale: https://skfb.ly/67RFV
- Galapagos Penguin: https://skfb.ly/LOqw
- Polar Bear: https://skfb.ly/6S7wF
- Narwhal: https://skfb.ly/6XzF9
Conclusion
After students work together to make a model of their specific endangered animal and place them back into their collaged habitats, students will have a better understanding of what makes animals endangered in the first place, where these animals come from, and what can be done to prevent these animals from becoming extinct. Simultaneously, students will be learning how to navigate digital technologies for art-making through 3D printing with Tinkercad, digital photo collage with Adobe Photoshop, as well as viewing augmented reality with Adobe Aero. Throughout each expedition, students will be given the opportunity to grow as collaborators with their peers as they work in groups to complete their project, giving them the opportunity to problem solve, collaborate, and communicate with their peers.