TeachersFirst: Webquest Resources

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zwebquest Grade 2 to 12 - Zafer Unal, PhD- 9368

Have you been pining to include pertinent webquests in your curriculum? This site allows you to view already created webquests and/or use their online tool to create your own webquest without HTML code or web editor software. This site walks you through a tutorial on creating your own webquest for the parameters YOU want. The tutorial includes planning, building, and getting your webquest published. Best of all-- it is free. This site also includes ready-made webquests in nearly every subject area (math, art, music, social studies, science, etc.) submitted by others like you. There are webquests for all grade level. The webquests are free to use and many include reviews by other educators. An easy to follow webquest matrix is available, with all of the subjects and grade levels. You are also able to do a webquest search for a specific topic. Nearly all of the webquests are in English, but a few are in other languages. Note: the quality of webquests is completely determined by others using the site to create webquests, so PREVIEW before using any webquest in class.

In the Classroom:
Search the multitude of webquests that are “ready to go” at this site. If you are looking for a more personal touch, you can create your own webquest for each class, tailored to what you want to cover or want students to research. This site also provides a place to post a personal portfolio of your work (if you choose to include any student work, you must have written permission to do so from the student and his or her parent). You might also want students to create webquests as final products of group research projects. Be sure to provide a meaningful rubric for the essential features.

The Webquest Page Grade 1 to 12 - Educational Technology Department, San Diego State University- 7325

For teachers who want to learn more about webquests, this is the original from Bernie Dodge at San Diego State. He and Tom March "invented" the webquest. The term has come to be used in many ways, but this is the "real" thing. With academic articles, complete training materials, exercises, information on design, suggestions for adapting existing webquests, etc., this is a complete resource. The site also contains links to online workshops for those who prefer instruction with feedback. Teachers First also has a step-by-step tutorial on making a web-based activity, Webquest 101.

In the Classroom:
Learn how to make your own webquests, how to evaluate those made by others, and keep up to date on what's new in the world of webquests.

The 7 Red Flags: Warning Signs when Sifting WebQuests Grade K to 12 - Tom March- 7121

One of the original "inventors" of the webquest explains the potential weaknesseses of a poorly-designed webquest. It is "a series of questions that can be applied to any Web-based activity to see if in fact it is a great WebQuest." He explains the distinctions between web-based activities that truly challenge and meet the needs of all learneers and those that invite students to slip through loopholes. This one-page listing with links to examples is an outstanding, yet brief, explanation of the concept of "webquest" through example and counter-example. It is a MUST for anyone considering using or designing a webquest.

In the Classroom:
Keep this one in your Favorites as a reference to help you decide about any webquest and its value in the classroom.

Welcome to Dr. B's Webquest Workshop Grade 5 to 12 - Carolyn O Burleson- 8611

Did you ever want to make your own webquest but weren't quite sure how to go about it? Were you afraid you'd forget a valuable step? Here is a site that offers step-by-step instructions on how to make your own webquest tailored to your students needs and your teaching style. Very complete with lots of choices for creation. There is even a link to online help: Dr.B's Cyber Homepage Tutorial. This site offers a nice complement to Webquest 101 from TeachersFirst. Choose the methods that work best for you.

Webquest 101 - Putting Discovery Into the Curriculum Grade 1 to 12 - TeachersFirst- 163

Here's an extensive tutorial that explains what a webquest is, why it can be useful in the classroom, and how to create your own webquest on a topic of your choosing. There are lots of examples, and links to our ever-growing collection of sample webquests.

The Giver (webquest) Grade 6 to 10 - Amy Cordy, Jennifer Fouty, Marybeth Malone, and Ekaterina Rohal- 7310

A fairly fast moving webquest, this activity nonetheless provides opportunities to delve into the world of utopias. It also bases the evaluation of the final student project on four subject areas: social studies, language arts, art history and science. An Internet link goes to a cyberguide for the novel.

In the Classroom:
If you do not have enough time for en entire webquest, you may still want to do some of the activities or use the links with your class. A webquest is also an excellent independent activity for your more able students or for a gifted class, allowing you time to work in smaller groups with your struggling students. Bring in laptops for the webquest students to work in the room with you, if you have them available.

Lie and Live? Or Tell the Truth and Die? Grade 9 to 11 - Mike Maheu- 8516

A webquest about the McCarthy hearings and Miller's play "The Crucible," this site offers a variety of different links to more academic resources than others. The webquest is structured in the standard fashion with the final project being a report. This site is set up for students to work in small groups.

In the Classroom:
An interesting experiment might be to use this webquest with another webquest that touches upon the same subject and compare the results within a class while expanding the information the students gather. Consider offering students more creative options as a final product, as well: a video, a multimedia presentation, etc.

Radio Days: A Webquest Grade 6 to 10 - Cynthia Matzat - 8474

This is a simple webquest to introduce students to many of the techniques used in radio that are still used in film production today. It also familiarizes students with the era of radio -- an important experience for those trying to understand history of the first half of the twentieth century. The webquest is almost deceptively simple. The age of your students and the sophistication with which they approach the task can determine the level you want to teach. It includes the elements of typical webquests from introduction through evaluation in an easy, step-by-step manner.

In the Classroom:
Although this was written for 6-8th graders, it is a lesson easily adaptable to older students. The list of resources is very good, and the kinds of embellishments you can make on the tasks are limitless. It is a great project for students to work on in small groups, allowing students of all abilities an opportunity for success.

If you ever considered podcasting, this webquest is the perfect lead-in. Your social studies(or language arts) students will love actually producing their scripts for "broadcast" on the web. See TeachersFirst's tutorial on podcasting, coming in fall, 2007. Bring the 1930s to life in your classroom!

The Life of a Water Drop Webquest Grade 3 to 6 - Tammy Beckham- 7997

In this water cycle Webquest students tell the story of the water cycle from the perspective of a water droplet as it travels through condensation, evaporation, precipitation, runoff and ground water. A teacher page with directions is included.

In the Classroom:
Use this Webquest after introducing the water cycle to build and assess student learning. The final project is terrific. Even if you do not have time to do the entire webquest, the links provide good background information for shorter investigations.

Searching for China: A Full WebQuest Grade 9 to 12 - Knowledge Network Explorer- 7383

This WebQuest asks students to formulate a position on U.S. foreign policy toward China though an examination of China from six perspectives: Business, Cultural, Religious, Human Rights, Environmental, and Political. Doing justice to this WebQuest would be a significant undertaking best accomplished over two or three weeks. Students are asked to take on roles related to the six perspectives, and are presented with links to "dossiers" of information related to their roles.

In the Classroom:
With the upcoming Olympics in China in 2008, teachers may be looking to introduce more content about China into their curricula. The resources presented here are very comprehensive and require thought and analysis. In addition, this WebQuest includes an interesting feature: a javascript-enabled format that allows students to enter information they've gathered into several "forms" and then have that information returned to them in the format of an individual and/or group report. Of course, this feature is like anything computer-based: if you put garbage in, you get garbage out. However, students may be intrigued by the process of having the computer generate reports for them, and therefore be more engaged in the process.

Awesome Comics Webquest Grade 4 to 12 - Grammarman.com- 8855

This complete unit gives ESL/ELL students get an opportunity to create (write and draw) a new comic character for the Grammarman comic series. (See TeachersFirst’s review of the broader Grammarman web site for other activities that may require less time). Students are able to research the history of comics, drawing, manga, super heroes, character development, and more. Throughout the webquest, students can check out what other students have created. After going through the 8 stages of the webquest, reading, writing, and drawing, your students can submit the finished product to the student pages so others can enjoy their creation. Notes for teachers summarize each of the 8 steps and make suggestions about how to use this webquest in a shorter time period. Eager comic creators who aren't ESL/ELL students will also enjoy a modified version of this quest. This website requires FLASH. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
Share this webquest on laptops or a classroom computer cluster for students to accomplish the “quest.” Use this project in an ESL/ELL class as a cumulative review of each student's specific grammar problem. Pair ESL students with a native speaker to work on the research and drawing. This creative activity is sure to excite ESL/ELL students and native English speakers.

Rainforest WebQuest Grade 3 to 6 - - 7789

This "WebQuest" is set-up more like a quiz than a real webquest. Students are asked a question and then provided with a link to find the answer. Student recieve immediate feedback once they select their response. The four topic areas include, "Where are tropical rainforests located?", "Layers of the rainforest", "Plants of the rainforest", and "Animals of the rainforest". The "task" at the end is an optional "project" at the bottom of the WebQuest (designing a PowerPoint). Unfortunately, a few of the links listed with the project are outdated.

In the Classroom:
The interactive quiz section is updated and very useful. Use the interactive quiz with your students on an interactive whiteboard or use a lab or laptops for a fieldtrip to the rainforest. You might want to provide some replacement links if you do the "project" at the bottom of the page.

Radio Days: a Webquest Grade 6 to 10 - Cynthia Matzat- 7421

This wonderful webquest allows opportunities for student creativity as they take the parts of crew members on an old style radio show. They research, write an original script, and perform the program they have written. They work in a group but are graded on both their individual contributions and their work as a group. Well-organized and researched, this webquest groups all links for the preparatory materials in one place, allows students to compile and summarize knowledge in an original and creative manner, and provides motivation by giving students an eye into a fascinating media era. Use it as part of a study of the early to mid twentieth century or as a writing and literature activity in your language arts class.

In the Classroom:
Allow plenty of time for planning and implementation if you choose to use this webquest with your class. The resulting radio shows would be ideal podcasts for techno-savvy group and might spark an interest in a continuing "old style radio" club after school!

A Separate Peace Webquest Grade 8 to 12 - Sally Hursey- 7256

This site walks students through World War II in terms of cause and effect. It is related to the book A Separate Peace as a group research project that students can complete while reading the book. Make the students responsible for fillinf in the background themselves instead of lecturing them about it. The webquest relates world events with the individual events in the novel.

In the Classroom:
This ould be a great site for a social studies and English teacher to work on together as a team project or for each of those teachers to work on separately. The webquest encourages group work that will provide great insight into the motivations and themes of the novel. If you do not have enough time to do the full webquest, you can design shorter activities using a portion of the links. All the links work as of our review date.

Birds of Another Feather: A WebQuest for Readers of To Kill a Mockingbird Grade 7 to 12 - Kristin Sciacca- 6984

This webquest, created by an English teacher from Massachusetts, asks students to extend Atticus Finch's idea of developing empathy by "walking around in other people's skin. The students research different characters' points of view and other background information related to the setting of the book before cooperatively writing and binding a new mini-book from these alternate points of view. The webquest includes teacher information, a rubric, and correlation to Massachusetts standards.

In the Classroom:
Use the activity as-is or use selected links to broaden your students' understanding of Harper Lee's book.

Ancient Egypt Webquest Grade 4 to 6 - - 2123

Here's a webquest done by a Massachusetts teacher for his students. This is an extensive project with several layers and a lot of activities and detail. It's a great resource if you're studying Egypt, or if you'd like a good model for creating a webquest.

Black History: Tuskegee WebQuest Grade 9 to 12 - AT&T Knowledge Network- 7374

This WebQuest asks students to examine the Tuskegee Study, an "experiment" that began in the 1930s, in which African American men were knowingly infected with syphilis in order to study the disease's long term effects. The men were denied treatment for their illnesses, even when such treatment became available to the general public. Given the subject matter of this WebQuest, it should be used with mature student groups.

The final set of questions asks students to compare the Tuskegee Study with other issues and events (e.g. abortion, gun control, AIDS, cocaine) and consider whether these issues are also examples of the targeting of specific populations for social experimentation. The WebQuest authors don't assert that they ARE, but by suggesting that they MIGHT be, students who are predisposed to conspiracy theory might be unfairly influenced. In summary: excellent resource, but heavy stuff... proceed carefully.

In the Classroom:
The resources presented here are exceptionally comprehensive and the questions posed in the WebQuests require a great deal of thoughtful consideration. This is NOT an exercise that should be undertaken on a limited time frame, nor with students who aren't fairly capable. The resources, in and of themselves, could certainly be used to present a less comprehensive lesson if desired.

The Roaring Twenties: Meet the People Who Made the Decade Roar Grade 6 to 9 - Patty Tuttle-Newby- 6985

Explore what made the 1920s "roar" with this interdisciplinary webquest created by an Arlington, Virginia teacher. The "task" of the webquest is a short paper AND portrayal of your chosen 20's figure at a "dinner party."

In the Classroom:
Although the teacher page does not provide a time estimate on the class time needed for this task, this webquest has a terrific list of web-based primary and secondary sources. If you team-teach with a social studies or language arts teachers, this is the perfect activity for you to do together. Or do it in your U.S. history class. Virginia standards are included.

Searching for China Webquest Grade K to - AT&T Knowledge Ventures- 7416

Students learn background about China before dividing tasks into roles on the webquest team. Designed to eliminate stereotypes about China, this flexible webquest puts students into the different roles of Business Investor,Museum Curator,Religious Leader, etc. Each role provides and dossier, task, and place to type in findings. Students learn how to separate different kinds of findings and condense and integrate their findings on each issue into one cogent statement. The form on the website gently guides them into presenting their findings in each subject area into a focused statement and its accompanying text. The site includes a teaching guide and provides links to other websites about China.

In the Classroom:
Use this activity in full as a student-guided task or highlight certain perspectives as a projected whole-class activity. If your students are not accustomed to self-guided work, modeling one role on screen before you start might help some of them get started.

Unsolved Mysteries: A WebQuest Grade 8 to 10 - - 5661

The processes involved in solving a mystery and writing a research paper are compared in this straightforward, no-frills WebQuest. As students investigate a real-life mystery topic, they must explore Web states, locate facts, formulate and answer questions, organize their information, and produce a paper.

Wolves in Yellowstone - a Webquest Grade 6 to 12 - - 902

This webquest asks students to use the Web to find information to support or refute the idea that the wolf should be reintroduced to the Yellowstone ecosystem. There is significant information on the site itself, and the quest helps students realize the number of different perspectives that must be considered in managing large ecosystems.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Webquest Grade 4 to 6 - TeachersFirst- 187

This is a simple webquest built around the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Students use several web sites to gather information on Wilder's life and put it into one of several presentation styles.

In the Classroom:
Includes a printable handout.

Putting George on Trial: Taking Of Mice and Men Into the Courtroom Grade 9 to 11 - Sharon B. Jenkins and Jennifer H. Slinger- 8518

This unique webquest takes students to different sites to research their parts in the trial. They learn law definitions and even investigate the motivation of the character of George in the novel "Of Mice and Men." Especially good for lower level students, this site broadens the students' look beyond just the novel, bringing it into the contemporary world of students who believe they are "law savvy."

Students love to debate, and this gives them opportunity to do it within a specific format similar to the US justice system. Learning what a bailiff and a court reporter do, as well as a judge, public defender, etc. will be an eye-opening experience for many students. They likely will remember the project much better for having been active participants.

In the Classroom:
As you plan to teach the novel, set aside the time to do this webquest, or intersperse the steps during the time spent reading. Students will have more of a purpose in their reading. If you do not teach "Of Mice and Men," consider using some of the links from this webquest to make a similar activity for a "trial" of a character from another book. Most of the work has been done here. Simply create a word processing document with your own directions and the links for students to use or put your new webquest in the form of a PowerPoint show with links from there so students can navigate the task.

Holes (webquest) Grade 6 to 9 - Lu Dayment & Linda Heiden- 7309

This webquest uses the metaphor of hole-digging found in the novel to provide separate activities for 5 separate groups of students. Each hole focuses on a certain aspect of the book , such as reptiles, prejudice, nature, relationships etc. Besides completing the tasks found in the "holes," students also prepare a final presentation of their choice (power point, video, research paper, or original).Note that the webquest is from a Texas school, so you may want to adjust some of the geographic suggestions they make to fit your region.

In the Classroom:
A good way to get groups of students deeply into the book. The tasks vary in difficulty, so it is easy to differentiate your instruction. Grading criteria are also provided. If you do not have time for the entire web quest, perhaps you can use one or two of the tasks for a shorter time period.

Of Mice and Men Webquest Grade 9 to 12 - Carolyn O Burleson & Daniel Brewer- 8610

This Steinbeck classic is taught in most high schools in the U.S., and this website gives a new slant for students to explore the themes while incorporate writing. The process portion of the webquest, in particular, is amazing for the writing tools it offers students as they work. The writing tool links are useful for any and all writing and provide practice in using different web sources to flesh out their writing.

In the Classroom:
The writing tools offered on this site-- from an Essay Organizer to an interactive Thesis Builder-- are second to none and excellent for reluctant writers. The resources offered are both practical and varied. Even if you do not choose to use the entire webquest, you may want to mark these tools in your favorites or make them available from your teacher web page for use with writing all year long.

Dolphin Safe Tuna Webquest Grade 5 to 8 - University of Richmond Education Department- 7420

This easy-to-read webquest prods students to learn about the tuna industry, dolphin species problems, and the intricacies of public policy. It culminates in writing an actual letter to a congress person, a tuna canning company, or an environmental conservation organization. In groups, students assume one of three roles and do research, examine arguments, learn about perspective, and prepare the final project. The webquest is clear and contains and evaluation rubric as well as Virginia Standards of Learning.

In the Classroom:
Take a project-based approach to this hot issue as you study oceans and man's impact on the ocean environment. If you can, enlis the help of your language arts teacher to make the letter-writing an assignment in that class, since many must teach letter-writing as part of their curriculum, anyway! If you have never done a technology-based project, this might be a good place to start. The teacher area has great tips.

Cinco de Mayo Webquest Grade 2 to 3 - - 2126

Students will learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo and the Hispanic culture on this webquest. In groups of four, they work through seven different activities involving web research. Activities range from answering questions to making a piñata to sampling Mariachi music. A list of books on Cinco de Mayo is also included.

Hello Dolly: A WebQuest Grade 11 to 12 - Keith Nuthall of the Poway Unified School District- 5194

The impact of cloning on 21st century society is examined in this non-partisan, fact-based WebQuest that encourages research, analysis, and evaluation. Students, working in teams, are asked to consider the ethics, politics and science of the cloning process as they establish a government policy to regulate cloning. Teacher resources and website links are provided, along with a timeline and content standards. Because of the controversial nature of this real-life problem-solving challenge, exercise caution when implementing.

A Separate Peace WebQuest Grade 9 to 12 - Mooney’s Madness- 4094

WebQuest lessons are hard to find, and this one is geared towards high school students who are computer savvy. The assignments will keep students interested and involved in their learning. An evaluation in rubic form is included to make this an easy site for teachers to implement in the study of John Knowles novel.

Retelling the Classic Tales Grade 6 to 12 - Adrienne Somera- 8473

Billed as a drama webquest, this is a project that outlines clearly and simply the different roles involved in creating a live play: from what blocking is to the responsibilities of prop and costume masters. For older students, it can serve as an introduction to more detailed or more difficult projects. This lacks some key elements of a webquest in design (e.g.,no process or evaluation), but it is highly useful for students with little or no real experience in the realm of play production.

In the Classroom:
Allowing students to use the site as information and note-taking relieves the burden of classroom lecture and moves your students quickly to the "fun" part-- the actual production. If you are reading a play as a literature selection, consider having students perform a few scenes, using this background to help them know their jobs.

Elizabethan Theatre: The Dawn of Modern Drama Grade 7 to 12 - William Eyerly- 8470

Constructed by a practicing teacher, this webquest is simple, but very good. It takes students through a series of searches that lets them think about the difference between society and theatre of that time. While Mr. Eyerly has constructed the quest in such a way as to take the place of or significantly augment a unit plan (covering 45 days) on Elizabethan drama, with the culminating project being a student film, many parts of this are adaptable to shorter periods and less ambitious outcomes.

In the Classroom:
There are many ways you can use this webquest to assist in teaching the beginning of modern drama, Elizabethan theatre, or Shakespeare. He goes through the quest process of introduction, task, process, and evaluation, but he also includes a teacher page with tips and ideas that is useful to the classroom teacher. If you have never done a complete webquest, why not consider trying ONE per year to see the benefits of a project-based approach, especially if someone else has already created the project for you. A grading rubric is includede in the Student Pages.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame Grade 3 to 6 - Keith Miller- 7721

This unique and motivating WebQuest involves baseball and mathematics. Students are given a "role" to play and assigned to teams. The teams research baseball facts to find the answers to the questions assigned to their "role". The roles challenge the students with some creative math and research activities. This WebQuest is designed to show students how math is involved in their everyday life. A detailed rubric is included.

In the Classroom:
If you don't have time to complete this entire WebQuest, just challenge your students with one of the tasks. Missouri's "Show-Me" standards are provided.

The Big Wide World Webquest Grade 2 to 6 - The Museum of Television & Radio- 7435

This site pulls together understanding of environment, geography, the earth and its setting in space, cultures, animals, and more. It forms a "core" for what social studies (and science)is all about. To figure out how the “Big Wide World” works, students will work with partners to investigate one area of the world (globe, plants, people, cultures, language, animals) and come up with rules about how this area works. The individual areas join with other areas and determine how the areas relate to each other. A teacher guide included. Active X is required on some website links.

In the Classroom:
Use this Webquest to introduce the connections between major social studies and science concepts. After students work in groups to investigate the different areas, bring the class together to share. Guide a class discussion to show how the different areas are linked and work together. Use the Relationship Wheel (see Teacher Guide) as a bulletin board to support understanding. The site information says it can be used in grades K-4, but non-readers cannot do the tasks without a reader! For independent workers, it is better suited (and quite applicable)for grades 2-6.

If you do this at the start of the school year, you can revisit the overarching connections as you begin study of each sub-area so you are connecting to prior knowledge every time. Teachers in later grades could even recall the overarching questions as they continue with the study of these topics. Be SURE to put the link on your teacher web page for students to revisit throughout the year.

DNA for Dinner webquest Grade 9 to 12 - William E. Peace- 7415

This webquest provides activities for groups of four students each to learn background, new developments, and legislative impact of genetic engineering. It addresses the controversial topic of whether people should eat genetically engineered crops. Each of the students has a separate assignment within the overall webquest. Students learn how to research both sides of a question and provide a balanced, thoughtful examination of a hot topic by using a scientific approach to gain background information, develop critical thinking skills, examine legislative efforts related to the topic, and present findings in an original way. The site includes a grading rubric.

In the Classroom:
Divide students carefully into well balanced groups so that they learn not only the topic of genetic engineering, but also the process of researching, analyzing, and presenting findings.

This site would make an excellent "hands-on" activity in a biology class where students can experience both scientific research and policy-making on a first hand basis. If your students are also studying government, they should have an even better sense of the processes involved.

A Separate Peace: A Teenager Experiences World War II Grade 8 to 10 - Sally Hursey- 7209

This webquest consists of studying original historical documents about WWII. Comparing the teen reader's life to that of various wartime heroes draws the reader into real history. The webquest then proceeds to have users do related extensive reading about WW II and then work as a team. Members of the team each have a different role in the research and project completion project: home-front historian, propagandist, counselor, and omnium gatherum. The ultimate question of what truth is and whether the truth is the same to every person becomes the final focus of those who tackle this challenging and well-done quest.

In the Classroom:
Use this team approach while studying WW II. If you do not have enough time to do teh full webquest, consider adapting some portion of it. If you teach both Seaparet Peace and research, this is an ideal activity to bridge form one unit to the next, and teach about primary sources in the process.

Dream Car Project Grade 8 to 10 - Rebecca Gammill- 7007

Engage your students with this webquest to select and finance a new car, comparing financing packages, models, and overall cost using algebra. The webquest includes rubrics, examples of projects that earned differnet grades, and lesson plans/pacing for teachers. The opening video requires FLASH.

In the Classroom:
Use the webquest "as is" or adpat the idea for your classroom. The "packaging" on this one is ready-to-go except for one typo on the opening page. Don't forget to put the URL on your teacher web page so students can work from home, if they have access.

Plant Parts Salad Bar Grade K to 3 - Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri State University- 6835

This simple webquest is a great tool for teaching students the six main parts of plants, their jobs, and food samples of each part. Younger grades would need assistance navigating the webquest. The culminating activity (creating a book using six paper plates) is creative and "kid-approved". A detailed grading rubric is provided. Printables require Acrobat Reader.

In the Classroom:
Even if you do not have the time to complete the entire webquest, the culminating activity could easily be adapted to meet the needs of all ability levels. The link for growing your own lettuce, could be an interesting homework assignment or an at-home activity with parents. If you don't do it at school, put the link on your teacher web page for families to try.

Who Fits the Ism Webquest Grade 6 to 9 - Janice Biebrich- 8472

This integrated activity was created for Art, Language Arts and Social Studies. It includes activities designed to allow students to investigate an Art movement in historical context and to apply their research to a situation where they must judge whether another artist's work and philosophy would be compatible with the movement. There are built-in extension activities and ways to address multiple intelligences within the webquest.

Ideal for working with Humanities, teachers can use this site for art, language arts, or social studies. Teachers of gifted will also find it a great way to approach art--even for those who are not "artistic."

In the Classroom:
This site includes all the prerequisites for good webquests: introduction through evaluation. If you want to gear this to older students, more sites could be added to reflect your units. The sophistication of the final projects is up to you and your class, but the choices offered are a good variety.

Global Warming Grade 5 to 8 - Chris Clementi- 8893

This information-rich website offers a WebQuest (which could almost be an entire unit) devoted to Global Warming. It provides an eclectic look at this "hot topic." The teacher-creator also provides excellent video clips and learning activities. The culminating activity challenges students to create a short movie (using Windows Movie Maker) and to write a one-page newsletter about the specific topic they have researched. A short assessment tool is available at the "evaluation" link. For younger students, please view the videos before sharing them with your class. Some are rather graphic for elementary students. This website requires Flash and Adobe, get them from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
Use this "hot topic" website to spark your students' interest in the environment. Even if you don't have time to complete the entire WebQuest, using the short videos and other information would be beneficial to any class studying the effects of global warming or even the environment in general.

Little Rock 9 WebQuest Grade 6 to 12 - At&T- 7376

A WebQuest focused on the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. The site provides content resources, and is written in a very accessible personal tone that is likely to get students thinking about how this event might relate to them today.

In the Classroom:
The teacher's guide connected with this site suggests that it could be used by one student doing an independent project over a semester or groups of students working over only a few days. The site includes something the site calls a "Transformation Builder" form that students can use to build a thesis for their project or exploration. Students enter text into the form as directed, and (ideally) the site returns their thoughts organized into a thesis statement of sorts. Once the thesis statement is developed, the site also helps students build an outline from the thesis statement. The teacher's guide section also includes a rudimentary rubric for evaluating the student projects.

Blizzard Grade 4 to 7 - Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri State University- 7281

This unique webquest is based on "The Long Winter" by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The students' task involves learning about the great blizzard of 1881, to prepare for a blizzard that is coming to their hometown in the present! The main task is to be sure all members of your family have food (from all food groups) to eat throughout the blizzard. This site provides a lot of research, interesting graphics and a teacher-created rubric.

In the Classroom:
This is a motivating webquest during the cold months of winter. The webquest incorporates literature, science, research, writing and more!

The Pilgrim's Journey - A Child's Adventure Grade 2 to 5 - Linda Patton- 7179

This WebQuest activity asks students to research The Mayflower, write a journal and create a final project. Some choices for the final project include creating a skit, wearing authentic clothing during an oral presentation and more! This WebQuest is ready to go, well designed and "kid-friendly".

In the Classroom:
If a teacher doesn't have time to do the entire WebQuest, they could easily use the parts that are useful in their classroom. This website provides a helpful "Teacher's Page" and creative "Extension Activities". A detailed rubric is provided.

Medieval Times Reality Adventure Grade 5 to 8 - Joan Weathers- 6th grade teacher- 7122

This extensive webquest on life in Medieval times includes all facets of life and provides multiple challenges to students to research, assimilate information, write, analyze and evaluate. The final group task (after multiple individual steps) is to analyze a problem from Medieval times and provide a suggested solution. The list of resources to use is extensive, and stduetns are also directed to infrmation about evaluating web-based srouces BEFORE they start the task. Although there is no actual Teacher Page, there is a listing of resources teachers might use and an invitaiton to submit further ideas via email.

In the Classroom:
Review the process carefully to see if you need to adapt it in your situation. The teacher who designed this uses clips from a film (Ever After) and specific software packages (Inspiration, Publisher). There are certainly alternate ways to accomplish the same tasks if you do not have access to these exact resources. If you do not have as much time, you may want to use some portion of this webquest with your students. It is well-packaged for use in toto, if you wish!

An A-Maize-ing Plant– Corn Grade 2 to 6 - Cheryl McGinness- 7017

This simple WebQuest introduces students to the various uses of corn. The task involves "teaching" Christopher Columbus (who has arrived via time capsule) about the many uses of corn. Students are asked to create an oral presentation to share with the class. A detailed rubric is provided.

In the Classroom:
It might be good to review this WebQuest as a class and then send students to a few specific sites to gather their research. There are numerous links provided. Great information, but younger students will need assistance navigating this site.

From Egg To Chick: An Embryology Unit Grade K to 3 - Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri State University- 6836

This interesting webquest is all about the transformation from egg to chick. The students will love the video clips of live chicks, detailed pictures and the entertaining rebus rhyme and coloring activities. Teachers will love the unique lesson, creative teaching ideas and detailed rubric. The videos require the latest version of the FLASH plug-in.

In the Classroom:
Don't forget to bring in an egg for step 4 and use a smartboard or projector for this webquest!

Freedom Fighter or Terrorist Grade 10 to 12 - - 6310

This thought-provoking WebQuest challenges student to examine the presence of terrorism in the world and ponder the issue of a "just cause." Using videos, interactive journals, and a collection of carefully selected online resources, students must work in groups to analyze a series of cases and develop an answer to the question – "What is terrorism?" This is a complex and high level WebQuest, perfect for an AP Social Studies class.

Ellis Island WebQuest Grade 5 to 8 - Philip Benz- 6287

This teacher-created WebQuest asks students to assume the role of an immigrant or immigration officer at Ellis Island. After collecting information from kid-friendly online sources, students must complete a series of diary entries using a downloadable template. Originally designed for ESL students, this activity uses click-and-drag vocabulary reviews, a downloadable worksheet to guide research, and an easy-to-understand student rubric.

American Dreams Grade 8 to 12 - Library of Congress- 5516

This high level WebQuest delves into America's past and challenges students to develop their own unique interpretation of the American dream. Along the way, they can refine their research skills with the impressive online resources of the Library of Congress. While the topic is complex, the WebQuest is beautifully organized and carefully guides students through the process of analyzing and synthesizing information. An excellent activity for your AP classes.

PhysicsQuests Grade 7 to 12 - - 4672

Created by a physics teacher, this site offers a collection of webquests and similar interactive activities that help explain topics typically found in a physics curriculum. As with any such collection, the quality of the resources varies, but you’ll likely find one or more that fit nicely with your own curriculum.

Red Scarf Girl Webquest Grade 8 to 12 - Sofie Maurice- 7208

This webquest is an excellent introduction to the time of the Chinese Cultural Revolution through the eyes of a teenage girl. It is fairly compact yet packed with information not typically covered in depth in American classrooms. The quest activities vary from mapping to timeline making to writing from a different perspective, and all are grounded in reading the original novel, A Red Scarf Girl.

In the Classroom:
Suggest this fairly simple quest to students who select The Red Scarf Girl as outside reading or use it as part of a multicultural literature unit.

Don’t Burn - Build! Grade 9 to 12 - - 5374

This well-organized WebQuest involves students in an authentic collaborative activity to design a new bridge for the city of Calcutta. Using skills involving critical thinking, research, geometry and physics, students must assume specific roles and work together to create an engineering solution. Helpful solutions, links to Web resources and worksheets, and evaluation rubrics are provided. As with any webquest made by a teacher out there, sometimes links "go bad" while the teacher isn't looking. This one is mostly active and definitely worth tolerating the "bad spots."

Art Exhibit Webquest Grade 7 to 12 - Privately Published- 2993

Here’s a webquest that asks older students to create their own exhibition according to several criteria. Students must devise a theme and find appropriate images from the many sources suggested. This would be a good summary project for a unit on visual art forms.

The Crucible and McCarthyism Grade 10 to 12 - Claudia Penczar- 8515

This is a great site for a simple webquest that does exactly what it says without too many choices-- therefore a good option for students who need a lot of guidance. It guides the students from the standard task through evaluation studying "The Crucible" in the context of the political climate in which it was written in the United States, comparing the McCarthy hearings and the Salem Witch trials.

In the Classroom:
One of the nice things about the simplicity of this webquest is that it can be tailored for students to work in pairs or individually. It uses a presentation as the culminating project, and you can use your imagination in terms of how elaborate you might want that to be. This is a great addition to material you already teach on Arthur Miller's play. One possible "presentation" format or the entire class would be a student-made wiki. Learn more about wikis (and how easy they really are) in TeachersFirst's Wiki Walk-Through .

Conflict Yellowstone Wolves Grade 6 to 12 - Keith Nuthall- 7448

This webquest carefully examines the problem of possible wolf extinction, their re-introduction into the wild, the opposition of the ranchers in the area etc. By presenting small groups of students with a real issue, the quest will teach how to perform and evaluate research before developing a point of view on an issue. For the final project of the quest, users write an editorial stating their well-researched viewpoint. Students don't do original research but rather use the articles contained within the project. Contains a rubric for evaluation as well as a form for "pre-writing" so the process of research and final presentation is carefully controlled. Users need RealAudio to hear the howls of the wolves.

In the Classroom:
This project is ready to go for your classroom and teaches science and information literacy skills together.

A Thanksgiving Dinner Everyone Will Gobble Up Grade 5 to 8 - Ms. Amaris and Mrs. Milano- 7188

This unique WebQuest asks students to create a Thanksgiving menu. The lesson was designed for a "Family and Consumer Science" classroom, but could easily be adapted to fit other subject areas. The tasks required include creating a menu, calculating recipes based on the number of people attending the dinner, creating a shopping list and several creative writing assignments. A detailed rubric is also provided.

In the Classroom:
This lesson could be used in science or health class (food pyramid), math class (calculating portions and adapting recipes), language arts (numerous writing activities are included) or family and consumer science! And if you do not have time to complete the entire WebQuest, just pick and choose which activities will work best in your classroom.

Alternative Energy Sources Grade 9 to 12 - - 2994

This webquest gives high schoolers a tall order: come up with a workable renewable energy policy. The quest offers leads to information on renewable resources and suggestions on areas in which these resources can be economically viable. The rest is up to your students. This one has lots of possibilities.

Moving To The Land of the Big Red Apple Grade 3 to 6 - Lyndon Irwin- 7018

This unique WebQuest is about Laura Ingalls Wilder's move from South Dakota to Missouri. Topics include prairies, apples, wheat, beans, history of Laura Ingalls Wilder and more! The tasks include writing, diagramming a map and preparing a chart. An evaluative tool is provided.

In the Classroom:
This is a great cross-curricular activity involving science, language arts, history and geography! Don't forget to check out the "teachers page" that provides a lot of details for the web activities. Include this webquest as you study westward expansion or American rural culture. You could also share portions of a Laura Ingalls Wilder book aloud as your after-recess reading selection.

Three Little Pigs - "not by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin!" Grade 2 to 5 - Deborah Richardson- 7016

This adorable WebQuest has everything you have ever wanted to know about pigs! The task is for students to learn about various breeds of pigs (and if that breed has hair on their "chinny, chinny, chin"). The creative methods used to instruct the students include web tours, games, handouts, detailed diagrams and more. Some of the activities require FLASH. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Be sure to visit the helpful teacher's page. The page includes step-by-step directions, standards, hints for teachers and additional links. A well-detailed rubric is also included. Use this webquest as part of your unit on farm animals or use selected activities if you do not have time for the full webquest.

Excellent Explorers Grade 3 to 4 - University of Richmond- 6156

Designed for third graders, this webquest offers a great way for students to explore the explorer of their choice from a set of selected links. The site asks for independent research on each explorer, and it expects a portfolio of maps, descriptions, and other facts as the result. Depending on your requirements, this site could serve as a packaged explorers unit. Well worth a look. Aligned to national standards.

Crack the Magic Code Grade 3 to 5 - University of Richmond- 6155

Codes, sleuthing, and spies are always fun, especially when they're part of a math lesson. Here's a codes and patterns webquest for fourth graders that introduces transposition ciphers, cryptology, and other "secret code" tricks. It's math with a decidedly different face, and it can be great fun. Aligned to national standards.

Stand and Be Heard Grade 9 to 12 - Tracy Hamner and Carolyn Constantakis- 6108

Picture this: The high school in which you teach has hired an expert in criminal profiling to survey the student body with the intent of identifying potential future criminals. After reading through the survey, students are upset by this blatant invasion of personal privacy and decide to stage a protest. This WebQuest presents such a scenario, then asks students to research and select the style of "civil disobedience" that would be most appropriate and effective for resisting this policy. Aligned to Standards.

Moving to America Grade 7 to 12 - - 5776

The year is 1909 and you have decided to leave your mother country and emigrate to America. You must now persuade your family members and friends to join you. This thought-provoking WebQuest challenges students to prepare a "guide" for new immigrants as they prepare for their journey and new life in turn-of-the century America. Includes a teacher page, links to online resources, and a scoring rubric.

A Tale to be Told Grade 4 to 7 - Martha Sullivan/Missouri Schoolweb- 5614

This Webquest challenges students, working in small groups, to read, share, and compare/contrast folk tales from different parts of the world. A printable chart is provided to guide the analysis, and a graphic organizer can be downloaded to help students organize their thoughts for the final activity - the creation of an original folk tale. Links to online fairytales are provided.

Fix it Up! Grade 6 to 8 - Univeristy of Richmond- 5554

You'll need to set aside five days for this authentic WebQuest requiring students to apply skills in estimation, measurement, and geometry to renovate a neighborhood park. Working in groups of three, students must assume real-life roles, analyze current problems and future needs, and design a proposal for the class.

Our Vacation to France Grade 8 to 12 - Lee Kirby- 5553

Learn about France and French culture with this well-organized WebQuest. Students must work in groups of four, assume "family" roles, and take a virtual trip to France, gathering photos and descriptions of significant sites and events along the way. The end product is an original scrapbook documenting the journey. Perfect for first or second year language students

Travel Back to Colonial Times Grade 4 to 6 - - 4975

If you have never used a WebQuest before, take the plunge and try this one! Faced with the task of discovering what information a time traveler to colonial America would need, students are asked to think creatively, work cooperatively, analyze information, and create a graphic organizer to represent their findings. Access to Hyperstudio or Inspiration would be helpful. Teacher notes, resources, and an assessment tool are provided. Created by Lori Abrahams.

A “Holes” Webquest Grade 4 to 8 - - 4306

From a school district in Indiana comes this web quest based on Louis Sachar’s book “Holes.” The quest invites students to search for information about the author, the book, and events that relate to Sachar’s story. This one could be used in class or independently by students at home.

The Day I Was Born Webquest Grade 4 to 6 - - 2127

Students will use the this online project to discover everything that was happening on the day they were born. After they research and record news headlines, songs, authors, movies, and other information that was current on their birthday, they will use the information they've discovered to write a biographical essay to share with the class. There are also some fun links thrown in that calculate how old you are in days or explain the meaning of your name. Tecahers can chose to register their class as part of this web-based project and share what they learn.

In the Classroom:
Use the entire project to learn about culture in history and about family and community, or choose selected portions or links as a research project of thier own.

A Bilingual Webquest for Students of Spanish and English Grade 10 to 12 - - 2125

Students will research Puerto Rico online, then communicate via e-mail with students in Puerto Rico to discuss different aspects of the island. Discussion topics include tourism and the environment of the island, and comparing the treatment of the Taino Indians in Puerto Rico by the Spaniards with the treatment of the Cherokee Native Americans in North Georgia by English settlers. Students will also learn about Puerto Rico statehood and collaborate with their e-mail buddy to write a four-page paper outlining the pros and cons of statehood.

Night: A Webquest Grade 9 to 11 - Tyrrell County Schools- 4177

Here’s a site that guides students to a deeper understanding of the Holocaust through a WebQuest. There are five separate WebQuests, each designed to accompany a specific reading segment from Elie Weisel’s haunting testimonial. Students visit links and create a final project consisting of peer interviews, presentations, maps and timelines of the era, and poetry writing. Teachers will like the clearly formatted Evaluation Criteria

Traci's List of Ten: Literature Grade 6 to 12 - Traci Gardner- 9369

This is an idea site for those who teach literature. It is a plain vanilla site that offers ten interesting ways to involve students beyond mere essay writing on any piece of literature. Some of these ways are new twists on old ideas and several of them are rather innovative. Definitely worth a look if you are tired of reading the same things over and over. Although this site was created in 1998, the ideas are still relevant today.

In the Classroom:
The mix-n-match element of this particular list makes it interesting for students working on a novel or a longer story that could deal with several of these elements. Take one or two of the ideas and split them up among a class. Create a debate, complete with slide show, or webquest to involve students in the text.

Math Hunt Grade 3 to 8 - Scholastic- 9012

This website presents WebQuest-style math hunts. The math hunts connect to a variety of science or social studies topics: Antarctica, Earth Day, Human Body, Natural Disasters, the Rainforest, Black History, World Explorers, and numerous others. The math topics vary greatly from one activity to the next. Some are geared towards grades 3-5; others are more suitable for grades 6-8. Nearly all possible math topics are covered throughout the math hunts: decimals, percentages, ratios, measurement, algebra, fractions, basic operations, charts, graphs, averages, permutations, and countless others. There is a Teacher's Guide available with lesson plans, standards, objectives, and a skill chart. The skill chart correlates 16 math skills with math hunts for that specific skill. Be aware - the research websites were previewed by Scholastic, but you may want to preview all sites yourself before sending your students to investigate.

In the Classroom:
Use these interdisciplinary math hunts to integrate your science, social studies, language arts, research, and math lessons. Have students work independently or in cooperative learning groups to complete the math hunts. Be sure to check out the Skill Chart and Teacher's Guide for additional ideas. Why not allow your students to choose their own "math hunt" to explore. Remedial math students will enjoy this varied approach to skills practice.

Agriculture in the Classroom Grade 1 to 12 - USDA- 8937

Understand the importance of agriculture and visit a farm using your computer! Choose from the “Limits of the Earth” and “The Story of Milk” (in the Kids Zone Virtual Tours), among others. Spend time on the “4-H Virtual Farm” where you investigate different types of agriculture through movies, slides, and simulated tours. Explore the agricultural products we use every day as well as the biotechnology behind it. Other resources include Science in a Shopping Cart, Webquests, AgKnowledge quizzes, Teacher resources including lesson plans and science projects, and a Student Center for Teens and Kids. Most activities are geared for the younger grades though some links are more appropriate for secondary students. This site requires use of Quicktime and Flash. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
Use the activities to introduce a Food and Fiber unit. Identify the products produced by the various types of farms. Use the activities prior to a farm visit or presentation. Students can also count the different types of products used by their family and use the site for background research. This would be a great way for elementary students to study various farms as part of social studies lessons on producers and consumers. Family and Consumer Science classes can use this information to begin a unit on dairy, grain, or meat products. Use the information for students to follow goods from farm to table for presentation.

Hoax or Not? Grade 5 to 8 - Chris Clementi- 8860

This web quest offers guided practice for students to research on the Internet and evaluate sites. Students review given sites and research facts to determine if the information is fact or fiction. For a final project, students create a creature and use creative writing skills to write a hoax about the creature. A KWL chart, web site rating, final project rubric, and a tutorial for the final project are included. This site requires Adobe Reader for some pages. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
This activity would work well for individual or pairs of students in a lab or on laptops. Before you assign a research project on your middle school team, take the time to work through this webquest. Every student on the team will benefit when it comes time to do research in ANY subject. Perhaps you can "divvy up" the webquest tasks and time across multiple subjects so no one class needs spend too long on this foundation experience.

Langwitches Grade 2 to 12 - langwitches.org- 8642

This site's goal is to encourage ESL and language teachers to use technology as yet another tool in language teaching and learning. Guidelines and examples for a number of projects (digital recipes, digital movies) describe every step of the project from start to finish so that even a technological novice can complete them. Other features include a blog, a wiki teachers can contribute to, detailed tutorials for some of the projects, links to other projects including webquest creation, a regular podcast available by free subscription, and the promise of future project additions.

In the Classroom:
This site provides specific ideas for you to try. The specific ideas for using things as simple as digital cameras for project-based language learning are easily accomplished in any language classroom.

Guide to British Life, Culture and Customs Grade 3 to 8 - Woodlands Junior School- 8317

This website provides a one-stop adventure for anyone wishing to learn more about Great Britain. There are over 1500 pages of information and activities - all "kid-friendly", entertaining and educational. You will find information about British culture, history, flags, education, daily life, climate and weather, government, the royal family and more. There are also links available to classroom activities to use while teaching students about Great Britain. These activities include WebQuests, "Winnie the Pooh" adventures, comparisons of Great Britain to various states in the USA and other countries throughout the world, worksheets, interactive activities and other learning adventures. A true inspiration for your students is the fact that much of the content was created by students aged 7-11. Some of the activities require FLASH, get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
So many famous people and inventions are from Great Britain - J.K. Rowling, Shakespeare, the hovercraft vehicle, Darwin, Newton and countless others. If your class is learning about these famous people or inventions, use this website to further enhance their understanding of the people, inventions and culture of Great Britain.

As you study about what unites cultures into communities and countries, ask your class what they would include if they made a similar site about the city, state, or country where you teach. Use a wiki to start just such a site, including digital pictures. You can always start out simple and make a guide to your school itself -- including playground etiquette and favorite foods.

Independence Day Grade 1 to 5 - Joe Williamson- 7940

This simple WebQuest is a great tool to use for introducing your students to the history of July 4th, the meaning of symbols and independence. There is a lot of information available, which can easily be sifted through to find the useful activities for your classroom.

In the Classroom:
This is a great tool to introduce your class to the meaning of independence, symbols and more. Get an interactive whiteboard and take your students back in time - to 1776.

Show Me The Money Grade 4 to 7 - Caren Kelly- 7722

What student doesn't get excited about money? This highly motivating website is all about the stock market. This WebQuest challenges students (in groups of 3) to invest $5000 in a "virtual" stock market. Students must research, evaluate and choose stocks to track. Students must add, subtract and graph their stocks.

In the Classroom:
Be sure to visit the "teacher page" for a more in-depth lesson plan, standards, assessments, research resources and more. This is a great site to pull together and USE several math concepts. Consider it as a possible authentic assessment instead of a test.

WebQuest: Does the Tiger Eat Her Cubs? Grade 9 to 12 - Knowledge Network Explorer- 7382

This WebQuest asks students to consider "the truth about how children are treated in China" through looking at reports about the conditions in orphanages in China, about China's "one child" policy, and about human rights in general. China continues to be in the news, and with the upcoming Olympics to be held in China, teachers can consider projects and activities to help students understand China. This site contains excellent resources focused on a difficult topic.

In the Classroom:
This is a very sensitive subject, and teachers should consider the maturity of their students before proceeding with the activities on this site. In addition, teachers should be sensitive to the fact that there may be Chinese adoptees in their classes for whom this topic might be especially difficult. While it is unlikely you will want to make a discussion on the plight of Chinese orphans the centerpiece of an examination of Chinese culture, this site may prove valuable for a student or student group to use in planning a special project.

Dust Bowl Memories Grade 4 to 8 - Lyndon and Barbara Irwin - 7019

This powerful WebQuest takes students back to the "Dust Bowl". Research, pictures and videos are provided. The final tasks include an interview, writing an original "tall tale," and creating a PowerPoint presentation. Quicktime is required for the video clips. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
This would be a great cooperative learning project! Remember to visit the "Teacher's page". The page provides hints and strategies for this lesson.

Juicy Studio: Readability Test Grade K to 12 - - 6986

Use this fabulous website to check readability levels on web sites before you assign them to your students or include them in a webquest. Open TWO windows on the internet: one for possible web sites and one with this tool, ready to go. Simply copy and paste the URL (web address)from the address bar when you are looking at the web page you want students to use. Paste it into the space on this site and click "Calculate Readability." Juicy Studio will give you a Gunning Fog Index score and a Flesch-Kincaid Grade level for the web page you provided. Be sure to read the explanations of what these scores mean! Note: This tool does not check an entire SITE, just the actual page you were looking at when you copied the URL. To be sure your students can read the entire site, select a page that is text-intense as the one you "test." As in any content reading book, illustrations, captions, and other graphics will help your students "read" any page, but sometimes they just need to be able to read the words!

Here's The Buzz About Honeybees Grade K to 3 - Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri State University- 6834

This webquest is simple, well-designed and ready to go! Some of the activities include drawing pictures to represent the size of each type of honeybee, counting the sides of each cell of the hive, writing about the duties of the honeybees and more. All thinking skill levels are included from basic knowledge questions to evaluation activities.

In the Classroom:
In lower grades, this activity would be great as a guided activity in the computer lab or on laptops in your classroom. If you only have a computer or two, you could do some of the activities as centers. The teacher could direct the students throughout some of the activities and allow them to complete the writing, math problems and drawing activities on their own. A detailed grading rubric is included.

Historical Travel Itineraries Grade 4 to 9 - National Register of Historic Places- 6656

Designed for trip-planning, this site also works well for students researching a city or region, for planning an "imaginary adventure" or as part of a larger webquest or other online geography activity. The sites include scores of little-known places that have historic importance for one reason or another.

In the Classroom:
Try this one as the basis for a "did you know" contest, asking students to unearth little-known facts about a topic of interest to them.

Critical Evaluation of a Web Page Grade 6 to 8 - Kathy Schrock- 6538

Help students to become savvy Internet users with this nicely structured lesson plan, complete with print-friendly handouts. Students are asked to brainstorm characteristics that make a Web page useful, use a critical evaluation tool to analyze an actual site, determine if the information is real or bogus, and reflect on the importance of carefully evaluating information found on a Web site. Aligned to standards.

In the Classroom:
Use this lesson as an introduction to an Internet-based research project, Web hunt, or WebQuest.

Make Room Grade 7 to 8 -