WebQuests

Taming the
Wild, Wild Web

Resources

bulletPowerPoint Presentation, July 16, 2002
Taming the Wild, Wild Web with WebQuests
bulletA WebQuest about WebQuests
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestwebquest-ms.html
This webquest is designed for teachers who are learning about webquests!
bulletThe WebQuest Page at San Diego University
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
The original webquest page created by the guy who started it all, Bernie Dodge. Here you will find training materials, links to exemplary webquests, articles, and anything else you want to know about webquests!

WebQuests on the Web

Below are links to webquests that are complete and ready for you to use in your classroom. However, all webquests are not alike! Use your rubric to evaluate the quests and ensure that you expose your students to only the best, most effective quests on the Web.

bulletBest Webquests.com
http://bestwebquests.com/default.asp
Look to this site as finding aid and matrix of the best WebQuests arranged by content area and learners' age. You'll be able to read tips on what makes a great WebQuest, submit yours for consideration, and get tips on WebQuest design. Designed and maintained by Tom March.
bulletLocating and Evaluating WebQuests
http://www.eduscapes.com/tap/topic4.htm
Many, many webquests for all subject areas and grade levels.
bulletElementary (Grades K-5) WebQuests from the Mississippi Department of Education
http://teacherexchange.mde.k12.ms.us/teachnett/elementary_school_projects.htm
WebQuests arranged according to grade level and subject area.

Primary WebQuest

bulletCinco de Mayo
http://www.zianet.com/cjcox/edutech4learning/cinco.html
Grades 2-3

Intermediate/Middle School WebQuests

bulletAdventure into the Unknown: The Lewis and Clark Expedition
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/lewisclark/
Grade 5
One of Bernie Dodge's favorites. Students will create a board game after studying the travels of Lewis and Clark.
bulletEvery Day Heroes
http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/poplarbluff.k12.mo.us/lowe/webquest.html
Grade 4
bulletThe Rosetta Stone--Who Really Owns It?
http://www.yellow-springs.k12.oh.us/ys-mls/rosetta.htm
Grades 5-8
Soldiers of Napoleon's army discovered the Rosetta Stone in Egypt in 1799. As part of the spoils of war, the French army turned the stone over to the British forces. The Rosetta Stone eventually made its way to the British Museum, where it resides today. The central question is this: To whom does the Rosetta Stone rightfully belong?

Junior/Senior High WebQuests

bulletHello Dolly! A WebQuest on Cloning
http://www.pusd.info/projects/dolly/main.htm
bulletThe American Civil War
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/civilwar/
Grade 11

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