Welcome to the Car Insurance

Welcome to the Car Insurance
Webquest

Introduction | Task | Process and Resources | Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Resource

Introduction

Thinking of buying an automobile? Researching and comprehending the terminology of the insurance industry will help you to purchase the automobile insurance for beginning drivers. As a high risk driver, homework is essential!

Task

You will need to research and demonstrate the correct use of terminology related to auto insurance in order to be able to purchase a policy and comprehend the coverage needed for beginning drivers. Students will compare and contrast in a five essay research paper, including pricing for specific automobiles.

Process and Resources
Step 1 - Car Insurance Facts
Student will enter the Internet on this address to achieve this learning activity. Download this activity at this address for your first grade of this unit.

http://www.east-buc.k12.ia.us/WebQuest/car_ins.htm

Step 2 - Look at these websites for quotes.
Compare and contrast the quotes from three companies.

                   http://www.geico.com/

                                 http://www.insure.com

                                http://www.progressiveinsurance.com/

Step 3 - Insurance Crossword puzzle

http://www.auto-insurance.tk/autoinsurancepuzzle.htm

Step 4 - Extended Activities

Additional research by student if needed.

http://www.glenbard.net/glenbard_south/southstaff/helle/The%20Real%20World%20Webquest.htm

http://www.42explore.com/buyingacar.htm

Evaluation

Your Insurance Terminology Unit will be graded according to the following rubric:

Rubric

Worksheets = 300 points

Written Presentation = 200 points

Total project = 500 points

Written Presentation rubric

1.     Students will present the research project including 3 estimates of vehicle prices.

10             20             30             40              50

2.     Students will explain reasons for choosing a certain vehicle.

      10          20          30          40

3.     Students will explain terminology of automobile insurance.

10          20           30          40              50

4.     Students will present the changes they made to be able to pay their monthly bills or explain why they didn't need to make changes.

10          20           30          40              50

5.    Neatness

1       2      3       4       5       6       7       8       9       10

[Print Rubic]

Conclusion

After completion of this project the student will be able to identify the process involved in purchasing automobile insurance. The students will identify appropriate choices using consumer related information. They will compare and contrast insurance coverage and prices available for specific automobiles.

Teacher Resource

Bulletin Board Idea

Yvonne Bennett       Madison County Cooperative Extension
Tina Boyles           Forrest City High School
Maureen Pierce       Little rock Central High Schoool
Lula Smith            Jack Robey Junior High School
Joni Stone            Fouke High School

	Welcome to the Car Insurance Webquest
	Introduction \| Task \| Process and Resources \| Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Resource
	Introduction Thinking of buying an automobile? Researching and comprehending the terminology of the insurance industry will help you to purchase the automobile insurance for beginning drivers. As a high risk driver, homework is essential!
	Task You will need to research and demonstrate the correct use of terminology related to auto insurance in order to be able to purchase a policy and comprehend the coverage needed for beginning drivers. Students will compare and contrast in a five essay research paper, including pricing for specific automobiles.
	Process and Resources Step 1 - Car Insurance Facts Student will enter the Internet on this address to achieve this learning activity. Download this activity at this address for your first grade of this unit. http://www.east-buc.k12.ia.us/WebQuest/car_ins.htm Step 2 - Look at these websites for quotes. Compare and contrast the quotes from three companies. http://www.geico.com/ http://www.insure.com http://www.progressiveinsurance.com/ Step 3 - Insurance Crossword puzzle http://www.auto-insurance.tk/autoinsurancepuzzle.htm Step 4 - Extended Activities Additional research by student if needed. http://www.glenbard.net/glenbard_south/southstaff/helle/The%20Real%20World%20Webquest.htm http://www.42explore.com/buyingacar.htm
	Evaluation Your Insurance Terminology Unit will be graded according to the following rubric: Rubric Worksheets = 300 points Written Presentation = 200 points Total project = 500 points Written Presentation rubric 1. Students will present the research project including 3 estimates of vehicle prices. 10 20 30 40 50 2. Students will explain reasons for choosing a certain vehicle. 10 20 30 40 3. Students will explain terminology of automobile insurance. 10 20 30 40 50 4. Students will present the changes they made to be able to pay their monthly bills or explain why they didn't need to make changes. 10 20 30 40 50 5. Neatness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 [Print Rubic] Conclusion After completion of this project the student will be able to identify the process involved in purchasing automobile insurance. The students will identify appropriate choices using consumer related information. They will compare and contrast insurance coverage and prices available for specific automobiles. Teacher Resource Bulletin Board Idea Yvonne Bennett Madison County Cooperative Extension Tina Boyles Forrest City High School Maureen Pierce Little rock Central High Schoool Lula Smith Jack Robey Junior High School Joni Stone Fouke High School