Expository writing is a valuable venue to provide documented, sequential information about science topics.  We, as creative writing/technology enthusiasts, must learn to collect and record information visually and in written form, providing graphic explanation where necessary.  We must discern when graphics, charts, etc. are needed for clarification, and identify the most useful type of chart or graphic needed for clarification of a specific concept.
 

Select a specific ocean food chain on which you'd like to report. Gather information about the particular ocean food chain by accessing the web sites listed below. Create a slide show presentation which clearly depicts your specific ocean food chain. Documentation in written and/or graph form must be researched and clearly stated.
 

You will use the following websites to research the topic and create written and graphic expositions.

http://www.mos.org/oceans/life/webs.html
http://www.secretsatsea.org
http://www.cmc-ocean.org/splashclas/SC2.html

  1.)  Access the websites above by clicking on the links.
  2.)  Navigate through the websites.
  3.)  Read and digest the information related to ocean food chains.
  4.)  Analyze the information presented.
  5.)  Select a specific ocean food chain on which to report.
  6.)  Collect information. Record information on a (take notes) as you navigate through the websites.
  7.)  Use a graphic organizer or a writing web to organize your information.
  8.)  When you have completed your research, quit the browser.
  9.)  Write your report. 
 10.)  Include graphics, charts, graphs, etc. as needed to clarify information.
 11.)  Convert your document to a Slide Show. 
 12.)  Present your report to the class.
 

Use a concept map or a graphic organizer to organize all supportive information before writing your sequential exposition.  Use ClarisWorks Draw or any other presentation format to construct your expository report.  Add interesting graphics, charts, and/or diagrams to provide visual explanation of concepts. For your final presentation you will share your slide show with the class.
 

The study of Ocean Food Webs is valuable because it provides information about the delicate balance of nature in the sea.  This lesson was designed to provide information about an issue which concerns environmentalists whose goal it is to preserve this balance of nature, preventing the overpopulation of species and preventing the extinction of species. This WebQuest was prepared to provide experience researching topics and locating specific information using the World Wide Web.