Monday, July 25, 2005 2:31:06 PM
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From: Timon Brown
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To: TurnIn-Summercore
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http://www.lehigh.edu/~sam3/webquest.html
This is a webquest for a Design Project on Macbeth. The students are placed in groups of four and have to choose one of the areas of theatrical design (sets, lights, costume, sound). I think this is a great webquest. It teaches great concepts and shows the process of theatrical design. The resources are excellent.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:35:50 PM
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From: Timon Brown
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http://www.geocities.com/Shalyndria13/light.htm
This is a standard lighting class on theatrical lighting. It is very basic, but I like the activity at the end.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:31:03 PM
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From: Susi Roessler
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
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http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/yingling/default.htm
This is a cute webquest site but it would need some modifications because there are links that have been changed. Lynne knew this site and said she would show me how to make the changes.
Gorilla Grammar was one of the examples needing a change.
Thanks for your help.
susi
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:38:35 PM
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From: Rachel Rankin
Subject: Fwd: A1 (with one improvement)
To: TurnIn-Summercore
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1) "Poetry WebQuest"
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/khamilton/wquest.htm
Description: "Your task will be to explore and research various types of poetry. You will learn the components of different poetry forms as well as the history behind each form. Then you will read poems written by famous poets as well as from children around the world. Next, you will write poetry on your own for classroom publication. With a group, you will read a poem, decide the form of the poem, and give your opinion on what the poet was trying to express by writing the poem."
Evaluation: While the idea is a solid one, both the presentation (buzzing bees everywhere!) and the substance of this webquest are average to below average. More than one of the links did not work, and the instructions were confusing at times. I would definitely alter this quest to make it more user friendly and a bit more bee-autiful. ;)
2) "In a Poetic State"
http://ouray.cudenver.edu/%7Ejrsolomo/webquest_ilt/Webquest/index.html
Description: Cool webquest designed to help students use poetry to persuade "tourists" to visit a particular state or region.
Evaluation: Wow! This webquest has it all! (Of course, this is only the second webquest we've found.) The intro, task, process, resources, evaluation, conclusion, and-best of all-the teacher page are very clear and helpful. The teacher page even plans the entire project for you day-by-day! The best of academic aspect of this site is that it combines different types of poetry and research on the fifty states, resulting in a meaningful final project utilizing KidPix, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:25:11 PM
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From: Pat Fowler
Subject: Titles of books
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio PatFowler
I was researching specific titles and contents of books that I plan to use for the sixth-grade book club. I have now discovered a new way - other than titlewave - to peruse specific books. This "new" way (to me) outlines very specifically taks, questions, and approaches to use with sixth graders. These ways can draw out deeper, more meaningful isights for the students to address. Webquest certainly opens new approaches and avenues for me. Pat
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:31:03 PM
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From: Nancy Prendergast
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nancyprendergast@episcopalhigh.org
Webquests - Ancient Rome
1. oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/rome/
I like this webquest on ancient Rome. While access to a website was denied (it was on aol), some of the other resources are very good, especially the links to BBC info on ancient Rome. I also think I could use mozilla (sp?) to tweak the quest and perhaps find other links to replace ones that cannot be accesses if there is a block on them.
2. www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webancientem.html
I found this webquest interesting and worth further exploration because the focus is on how the culture of ancient Rome has impacted the modern world. Topics include class structure, games, dress, government, etc. This focus would help students see that the Roman culture is still pertinent.
3. www.buckleycountryday.com/HLLC/6WQrome/6WQrome.html
This webquest needs further exploration. I like it because it is not just going back in time, but it explores the Roman army, leaders, roads etc. It may, however, be too broad.
4. http://www.cj.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us/colas/Student-Online-Resources.html
This webquest is the most interesting of the ones found so far. It is aimed at Upper Level students (so my AP students would find it challenging) and the resources are very good. The main question is "What made Rome great?" which would really make my students think about why they are even studying the Romans.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:32:27 PM
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From: Mims Grifo
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio MimsGrifo
http://www.bsdvt.org/webquest/rthomas/cinderella.htm#Tasks
I found this by going to webquest.org -- Literature- 3rd grade- Scroll down to Cinderalls stories
Webquest for Cinderella stories. List of books are given; students work with a partner and choose a follow-up project. Links worked. Very appropriate for 3rd graders.
Mims
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:29:57 PM
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From: Michele D'Ambrosio
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To: TurnIn-Summercore
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http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/intertidal/
http://www.itrc.ucf.edu/webcamp/final_projects/loso/INDEX.HTM
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/sessions/sharks/
http://rhem.spschools.org/specialprojects/webquest/Webquest.html
http://www.powayschools.com/projects/elnino/
http://www.powayschools.com/projects/elnino/
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/tide.htm
http://www.geocities.com/hellersandy/index.htm
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/mission.htm
http://www.mcvts.org/ettc/mentoring/sharks.htm
http://jwit.webinstituteforteachers.org/~naphhoff/tsunamiwebquest/
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:43:42 PM
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From: Marti DeAnguera
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To: TurnIn-Summercore
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http://www.nevada.edu/~karla/
A good website for 6t grade ecology. Well written at their level, good links. It could be easily modified.
http://www2.asd.wednet.edu/Pioneer/barnard/lessons/bodysys/bswl.htm#SkeletalSystem
This is a good site for 6th grade. Easy to read and lots of good links. It has links and info. on many of the body systems I teach.
http://www.kathimitchell.com/humanbody.htm
This is a good list of human anatomy links for 6th grade. Has games, activities, info. and other interactive things.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:30:06 PM
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From: Malcolm Sadler
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio MalcolmSadler
Here are some interesting links that I found regarding 6th grade Earth Science Webquests…
#1
http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/english/edservices/pedresources/webquest/rainwq.htm
This seems like a very good webquest that do in 6th grade Earth Science. The information seems easy to read and understand, with logical basic questions that are asked. The webquest seems very thorough.
#2
http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/brannon/webquest/kmbindex.html
This webquest seems to be very appropriate for the 6th grade – it is at a very introductory level and seems also to be a great deal of fun. The neat thing about this webquest is how it ends: the students have to present the information in the context of a storyboard using a program called KidPix. This is a neat way of sharing what the students’ find during the course of their Webquest investigation.
#3
http://www.allabery.com/courses/webquest/mcdowell/
Even though this website is a little bit more advanced as far as context is concerned, it might be applicable for my 6th grade Astronomy Club. I might have to try this one.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:16:22 PM
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From: Lucy Yeager
Subject: a1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio LucyYeager
Dear Larry,
I think this webquest (http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/tmp/burger/civilwar/Task.html) might be interesting to use with my eighth graders, regarding their study of U. S. History and Leadership. I like how the designer has identified very divergent points of view from which to analyze the situation. I'm not keen on using debate, but since the project requires substantive research, I'd be willing to try it.
Lucy
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:40:18 PM
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From: Kylene Kubiak
Subject: a1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio KyleneKubiak
1) http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/khamilton/wquest.htm
Description: "Your task will be to explore and research various types of poetry. You will learn the components of different poetry forms as well as the history behind each form. Then you will read poems written by famous poets as well as from children around the world. Next, you will write poetry on your own for classroom publication. With a group, you will read a poem, decide the form of the poem, and give your opinion on what the poet was trying to express by writing the poem."
Evaluation: While the idea is a solid one, both the presentation (buzzing bees everywhere!) and the substance of this webquest are average to below average. More than one of the links did not work, and the instructions were confusing at times. I would definitely alter this quest to make it more user friendly and a bit more bee-autiful. ;)
2) "In a Poetic State"
http://ouray.cudenver.edu/%7Ejrsolomo/webquest_ilt/Webquest/index.html
Description: Cool webquest designed to help students use poetry to persuade "tourists" to visit a particular state or region.
Evaluation: Wow! This webquest has it all! (Of course, this is only the second webquest we've found.) The intro, task, process, resources, evaluation, conclusion, and-best of all-the teacher page are very clear and helpful. The teacher page even plans the entire project for you day-by-day! The best of academic aspect of this site is that it combines different types of poetry and research on the fifty states, resulting in a meaningful final project utilizing KidPix, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:30:25 PM
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From: Kristy Want
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio KristyWant
Attached is a webquest relating to the Monarch Butterfly. It is for a 1st Grade classroom. I chose this webquest because it had great ideas/activities for student involvement and was the closest grade level to Pre-K. The links are a little advanced for Pre-K/K, but my partner (Bill Shelton-Kindergarten) and I discussed using the information from the links to provide the students with background knowledge. Many of the activities from the webquest would be used as a group-guided activity rather than independent/solo work (being that our students are usually still working on their independent reading & writing skills.
http://warrensburg.k12.mo.us/webquest/monarchs/
This will be the first year that I will be teaching Pre-K. I will be able to incorporate webquests into my curriculum by using them to guide lessons using technology. Webquests can also use them to make resources available for parents and other faculty members.
Another great webquest we found is about the life cycle and parts of a plant (seeds, roots, leaves, stems):
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/webquests/plants/plants1.htm
Again, for Pre-K, this webquest would be a group guided activity with Teacher providing background knowledge and incorporating activities using cooperative learning. There is a great link with fun activities where the student becomes a "detective" trying to figure out what type of plant is shown, by solving the case using the knowledge they have gained.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:34:20 PM
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From: Kristi Hewitt
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio KristiHewitt
krisiaro@yahoo.com
http://newman.needham.k12.ma.us/learningmaps/webquests/new_math_poetry/main.htm
This webquest integrates poetry with geometry. We liked the idea that it integrated language and math. However, we found this site rather confusing and wish there were visual examples.
http://www.sbzinak.com/webquest/
This webquest allows students to create a budget for a house and car based on a certain career. It has realistic websites that pertain to real estate and automobiles but needs more websites relating to careers and budgets. Students would like the real world topic of this webquest.
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/shopping.html
This webquest has students shop for five different items from four different countries and compare the prices. It uses data analysis (graphs) and currency conversion. It is an easy and short webquest to navigate through.
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/coasters.html
This webquest has students study different roller coasters and amusement parks. It asks them to rate their "thrill factor" by speed, height, and length. It integrates math and science. In addition, it integrates persuasive writing and art, because the students create their own brochures.
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/memorial/franchise/
While this webquest concept of evaluating franchises is a good idea, the website is rather complicated and uninteresting. We could adapt this webquest into students creating or changing their own franchise.
http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/middle/Math/ShopTilDrop/webquest%20shopping.html
This webquest presents students with the challenge of spending money on a shopping spree. We could see any student loving the excitement of this. It integrates many math and money concepts. It is also very kid friendly.
http://www.gal-220.org/homeimp.htm
This webquest asks students to create children's rooms and play area. It includes many math concepts, such as geometry, money, etc. It is a very kid friendly and inviting website.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:28:47 PM
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From: Kim Cady
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio KimCady
http://newman.needham.k12.ma.us/learningmaps/webquests/new_math_poetry/main.htm
This webquest is intersting because it incorporates English with Math, however, I find the directions to be complicated. I think this webquest could be very interesting if made more simple.
http://www.sbzinak.com/webquest/
This webquest has students create a budget based on a certain career. I like it because it deals with a practical topic in a creative manner. The links are a tad weak but do offer a starting point for the students. If I were to use this as a template I would do more research on links.
http://www.gal-220.org/homeimp.htm
In this webquest, students are asked to help decorate a kids area that has been remodeled. The tasks utilize geometry and money. I like this webquest because it is not only fun for the kids but requires them to use logic as well as math.
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/shopping.html
This webquest requires students to shop online in 4 different English speaking countries for the same goods and compare prices. I like this webquest because the task can be competed more quickly than some of the others I have seen. It also incorporates graphing and tables.
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/coasters.html
In this webquest students are asked to find the 3 most thrilling amusement park rides. Above and beyond the math skills required such as graphing, the task utilizes art and science concepts. I like that it covers a variety of topics.
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/memorial/franchise/index.htm
This webquest asks students to pick a franchise and persuade class members to invest in the business. I think the basic idea is solid but the actual activity does not seem very stimulating.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:40:03 PM
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From: Kathie Newton
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio KathieNewton
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~jreddick/task.html
This is a project for 7th and 8th graders regarding eating disorders. Topic is relevant, process and evaluation are a bit weak; to some degree the severity of the topic is a bit overlooked regarding the psychological issues that are involved. Not bad for raising awareness before the teens are affected. Involves role playing and resource sites are all active.
http://www.lkdsb.net/TEAS/Webquests/Disorders/disorders.htm
This a more in depth look at some of the self esteem and body image issues that often are present with eating disorders. Could easily be used with high school students in subject areas of Health, Psychology courses. The task involves creating a Venn Diagram, a diary from an impacted teen, a presentation and three visual examples of a day of balanced meals. It seems to adress the questions that lead to poor self esteem, feelings of guilt, an absentee parent or domineering mother that often seems to be present in adolescents with this illness. Multiple resource websites to choose from.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:30:48 PM
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From: Kaki Lang
Subject: a1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio KakiLang
Dear Steve,
I believe my sixth graders would enjoy the following webquest-
http://www.gananda.k12.ny.us/library/mshslibrary/mongolwq.htm#3.
It deals with the Mongols-the reasons for their success and the reasons for their fall from power.
I like the directives because the students are required to use different forms of resources. They are also evaluated as individuals and groups.
Kaki
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:20:10 PM
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From: Judy Sutfin
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio JudySutfin
Found a web quest for coral reefs that was interesting.
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us. It's a little young for 6th grade but I could update it for 6th grade. Would be a great way to get the 6th graders interested in their 7th Grade trip to the Keys - Sea Camp.
And found another one for my Math classes by using the Summercore's page on Roller coasters - http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/coasters.html. It had an interesting concept but needs a little work but I really like the idea!
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:33:39 PM
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From: Jessica Ford
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio JessicaFord
I grouped with Bruce and Mims, both 3rd grade teachers at other FL schools. Barry searched for Science webquests, Mims searched for Math and I looked for Language Arts. We all used webquest.org to find these sites.Here are some language-arts webquests I found:
Author cards - students write baseball style cards to introduce an author, their life and the works they've written. I liked that this webquest also gave library resourses for students including the the class number. I would add a lot more authors for the students to choose from and also add more web resources.
http://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us/webquest/ms/author/Default.htm
Sarah, Plain and Tall
This is a fantastic wequest, I've been searching for some resources and activities for this book and this fits all my requirements.
http://infosys.pls.uni.edu/nielsen/nielsen/spatintro.html
Ellis Island - this would link with our Social Studies curriculum too, it is a great idea but unfortunately most of the links on this webquest are no longer active.
http://www.klschools.org/www/klsd/site/hosting/WebActivities/Fourth/elliswq.html
One last one, not language arts, but Social Studies and technology, design a state quarter. This would link well with our 3rd grade 50 states project.
http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/williams/quarterwebquest/index.html
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:26:24 PM
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From: Gaye Whitecage
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc:
To Steve and Lynn
Here is the Webquest sight for Monarch Butterflies
1. Warrensburg.K12.mo.us webquest/monarchs
critique: I wish the Make Your Own Book used ICONS rather than typed text. Anything the kids need to complete independently has to be material they can read. This activity is not designed for complete independent use and I would make a class book.
2. http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/chavez/batquest/batquest.htm- The webquest is fabulous. This is a book "Stellaluna" that I read to my class. The information covered is exactly what I teach. The webquest is easy to follow and challenging information for the students to learn.
3. http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kimbrough/pilgrimlife/- This Webquest page is a great link. I will definitely use it. The directions are designed for the teacher to read them to the class and complete the activity together. Very Friendly Webquest!!!!!! I would even use it as a challenge site for an enrichment activity with my fluent readers.
thanks for the great lesson today
gaye
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:27:00 PM
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From: Fred Lind
Dan Dworkin
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To: TurnIn-Summercore
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Monday, July 25, 2005 2:25:04 PM
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From: Dan Dworkin
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http://coe.nevada.edu.inadelson/t-webquest%20Teacher%20page.htm#Introduction
Rube Goldberg teacher page webquest found by doing a "webquest physics" seach on Google and it was 16 of the first 20 (there are 31,300 on there!).
Here's a link to useful and entertaining Webquest. It is about designing and creating a Rube Goldberg device that utilizes motion in one or two dimensions. The students use a TI 83 calculator in creating their machine and then report their results via webpage. Nevada State Science Standards are addressed. The project develops Creative problem-solving, critical thinking, creative production, observation and categorization, teamwork, and comparison.
http://www.dmrtc.net/~embrys/aesindex.htm
This webquest deals with the pending energy crisis and asks the students to work for a fictitious company and research alternate sources of energy that are renewable/perpetual/ and cost effective.
The links are all current and effective. (Not to be confused with electrical current.)
Let's hope it's not another 86 years for the Red Sox!
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:41:11 PM
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From: Ed Rawson
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio EdRawson
Whoops....I already wrote one thing about this exercise, but I thing I lost it. I already said that I was figuring out how to use Macs, but I think I spoke too soon. I did find some good possibilities for absolute and relative location webquests, but had little luck finding something that would work for students' investigation of Southwest Asia and the situation pertaining to Israel and the Palestinians. Now, how do you send this? I already thing I have lost one e-mail.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:40:13 PM
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From: Debbie Fisher
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio DebbieFisher
1) http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/khamilton/wquest.htm
Description: "Your task will be to explore and research various types of poetry. You will learn the components of different poetry forms as well as the history behind each form. Then you will read poems written by famous poets as well as from children around the world. Next, you will write poetry on your own for classroom publication. With a group, you will read a poem, decide the form of the poem, and give your opinion on what the poet was trying to express by writing the poem."
Evaluation: While the idea is a solid one, both the presentation (buzzing bees everywhere!) and the substance of this webquest are average to below average. More than one of the links did not work, and the instructions were confusing at times. I would definitely alter this quest to make it more user friendly and a bit more bee-autiful. ;)
2) "In a Poetic State"
http://ouray.cudenver.edu/%7Ejrsolomo/webquest_ilt/Webquest/index.html
Description: Cool webquest designed to help students use poetry to persuade "tourists" to visit a particular state or region.
Evaluation: Wow! This webquest has it all! (Of course, this is only the second webquest we've found.) The intro, task, process, resources, evaluation, conclusion, and-best of all-the teacher page are very clear and helpful. The teacher page even plans the entire project for you day-by-day! The best of academic aspect of this site is that it combines different types of poetry and research on the fifty states, resulting in a meaningful final project utilizing KidPix, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:25:04 PM
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From: Dan Dworkin
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio FredLind
Portfolio DanDworkin
http://coe.nevada.edu.inadelson/t-webquest%20Teacher%20page.htm#Introduction
Rube Goldberg teacher page webquest found by doing a "webquest physics" seach on Google and it was 16 of the first 20 (there are 31,300 on there!).
Here's a link to useful and entertaining Webquest. It is about designing and creating a Rube Goldberg device that utilizes motion in one or two dimensions. The students use a TI 83 calculator in creating their machine and then report their results via webpage. Nevada State Science Standards are addressed. The project develops Creative problem-solving, critical thinking, creative production, observation and categorization, teamwork, and comparison.
http://www.dmrtc.net/~embrys/aesindex.htm
This webquest deals with the pending energy crisis and asks the students to work for a fictitious company and research alternate sources of energy that are renewable/perpetual/ and cost effective.
The links are all current and effective. (Not to be confused with electrical current.)
Let's hope it's not another 86 years for the Red Sox!
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:27:56 PM
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From: Cary Powers
Subject: 1A
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc:
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/spanish/tindex.htm
This webquest allows students (level 3 or above) to research all Spanish speaking countries in the world. the quest allows use in Spanish, English, German and Dutch. Some links are no longer active, but most are. Students are divided into 4 groups: Geographer, Historian, Fine Arts Expert, Culture Expert.
http://mypage.iu.edu/~dwoolsey/cuba_en_crisis/
This webquest allows students to explore the historical, economical and political aspects of Cuba as well as issues related to human rights and public opinion. Excellent quest for my students especially since we are living in Florida. This could be used in conjunction with grammar study using various verb tenses depending on what point of Cuba's timeline you are discussing. The links to this quest are nearly all active and include info from magazines, newspapers, texts, other websites, etc.
Cary H. Powers
Department of World Languages
Shorecrest Preparatory School
(727) 522-2111 x116
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:30:52 PM
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From: Cary Powers
Subject: Fwd: 1A
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio CaryPowers
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/spanish/tindex.htm
This webquest allows students (level 3 or above) to research all Spanish speaking countries in the world. the quest allows use in Spanish, English, German and Dutch. Some links are no longer active, but most are. Students are divided into 4 groups: Geographer, Historian, Fine Arts Expert, Culture Expert.
http://mypage.iu.edu/~dwoolsey/cuba_en_crisis/
This webquest allows students to explore the historical, economical and political aspects of Cuba as well as issues related to human rights and public opinion. Excellent quest for my students especially since we are living in Florida. This could be used in conjunction with grammar study using various verb tenses depending on what point of Cuba's timeline you are discussing. The links to this quest are nearly all active and include info from magazines, newspapers, texts, other websites, etc.
Cary H. Powers
Department of World Languages
Shorecrest Preparatory School
(727) 522-2111 x116
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:31:34 PM
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From: Bruce Berry
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio Bruce Berry
Here are the Webquests I found for third grade:
Rainforests
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/rainforest/
HELP! The native chief and community elders of a village deep in the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest really need your expert opinions on a very important decision they face. They are trying to decide whether or not to allow ecotourism in their native village and area of the rainforest.
Most of the links are active. Some are a little above the third grade level, but most include a lot of graphics and pictures, large text, and good use of color.
Simple Machines
http://outreach.rice.edu/~dgabby/science/simp_mach/
In this WebQuest you will
- explore the different kinds of simple machines
- locate examples of each simple machine in the real world
- demonstrate basic relationships between force and motion
- use vocabulary words related to this topic to answer and ask questions
- identify inventors that have used simple machines to contribute to our society
- calculate work and power, and
- use simple machines to solve a problem.
Some of the links are a little too advanced for third grade, but many of the links provide very good pictures and descriptions of different types of simple machines. A great resource (even if not used as an actual webquest).
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:32:32 PM
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From: Bill Shelton
Subject: a1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio BillShelton
www.warrensburg.k12.mo.us/webquest/monarchs/
Here is a great webquest for my kindergarten parents and for the class to do as a week-long project. I would edit the webquest somewhat, but it works well for me. It has the children make a book, draw in the book and study the graphics. I would allow the parents to look at it, but I would have to gently warn the parents to discuss it at home only if it would cause no anxiety. All work would be done in the classroom. The moving graphics are expecially entertaining.
its.gulford.k12nc.us/webquests/plants1.htm/
good webquest for kindergarten project on planting seeds or seedlings. The moving graphics are good, but I would edit in more for the young students. The site helps teachers discuss the parts of a plant, the needs for a plant to thrive and how the plant develops from a seed or seedling.
Bill Shelton
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:32:48 PM
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From: Bert Harrell
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio BertHarrell
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/Specialist/franceslively/unitplans/beowulfc12.htm
Engaging students in the study of this poem is initially problematic because of their perception the the time/culture differential is unbridgeable. This WebQuest offers provocative questions that qualify our reading of the poem in the 21st century. The particular project offered on this site, while not as fleshed out as I would need to make it, nonetheless opens up a range of possibilities.
http://www.sis.edu.hk/Departments/Information%20Skills/Web%20Quests/Chaucer/Introduction.htm
Again, addressing the need to reach across time and culture, this Webquest starts with the premise that there are abundant "bridges" and that access to the Chaucer text is both possible and productive.
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/17106
Without question this is the most provocative site I've looked at lately (over the last 12-18 months). It approaches the text of Beowulf in the context of looking at several other poets, raising questions rooted in the experience and the reality of early 21st century culture. This is a site that I will want to explore through several layers when I have the time. The work underlying this presentation goes past merely making bridges to past time and place--it brings the texts into a real conversation with the here and now on the level of what really bothers us in our own day.
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/Specialist/franceslively/britlit.htm
This site offers access to a wealth of British Literature resources. I punched in to the Beowulf section and found multiple layers of resources--very slick production! At each level I entered there were new links to facilitiate research in various directions of inquiry. The links I tested were all alive and well. This is a site that warrants some longer study and attention.
http://www.arthuriana.co.uk/
For anyone teaching the Arthurian tradition, this link for the UK looks like a real keeper! I teach THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING by T.H. White, so I will be looking through this one in some detail and developing it as a Webquest source.
http://edtech.suhsd.k12.ca.us/inprogress/act/wqkingarthur/kingarthurwq.htm
As one good thing seems to lead to another, this Webquest on King Arthur offers both immediate and potential direction.
Our of time . . .
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:35:39 PM
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From: Amy Brill
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio AmyBrill
[ http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/high/LanguageArts/RomeoandJuliet/mainframe.html ]http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/high/LanguageArts/RomeoandJuliet/mainframe.html
This webquest on Romeo and Juliet puts the students in Renaissance times as an alchemist, historian, actor, and critic. How would an actor in the 16th century view life? What would an alchemist think of the elements in the 16th century? The links on this webquest to the history of Renaissance times are fantastic.
http://wmhs.k12.vt.us/WMHS/Faculty/Kurucz/html/eng9/TKAM/Bird1.htm
Before students read To Kill a Mockingbird, this webquest would be extremely helpful. It helps students realize what it would be like to live in the South during the 1930s and includes pictures from that time period. The best part is the links describing what it would be like to live in the 1930s as a black person and as a white person, bringing the students closer to what life might have really been like for folks living Maycomb County where To Kill a Mockingbird is set.
http://zonorus.marlboro.edu/~dnewton/webquest/webquest.htm
This webquest asks the students to answer this question:
What can we do to counter the new faces of fear, suspicion, hate and intolerance? It focuses on peer pressure, intolerance and hate in the world. Links on the webquest help students find resources both historical and current to help them answer this question using critical thinking tools. Then the students must meet in groups to discuss what they found and write essays answering the question. What a great tool for 8th grade English or history students.
Monday, July 25, 2005 2:37:48 PM
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From: Alex Nichols
Subject: A1
To: TurnIn-Summercore
Cc: Portfolio AlexNichols
http://oswego.org/staff/jdeloren/coldwar/coldwarquest.html
cold war webquest
Students must design an exhibit on the Cold War at the Smithsonian. First they must pick an approach--chronological(i.e. Kennedy administration), geographic (i.e. East Asia), or theme (i.e. Vietnam War). Then they must pick the artifacts most relevant to their approach and design an exhibit. Students assume one of four roles reseaching backgroung information, choosing artifacts, designing the exhibit, and justifying the chosen approach. Classmates vote to accept or reject all proposals. This is an interesting and creative way of looking at the Cold War. It highlights different schemes that histoians use to organize information and allows students to try each. Students aslo must use their judgements to pick relevant artifacts. As a conclusion teachers would need to point out overall similarities and differences between the presentations to emphasize what is most important to know about the Cold War.