WebQuest Introduction and Index
A webQuest is an online learning activity that
harnesses resources from the Internet within the context of a problem
or inquiry-based lesson. Teachers point students to the webquest
page to find all the directions and resources necessary to complete
the activity or unit. Rather than sending students off to search
through the Internet to find on-line resources, teachers provide
students with direct links to the pages that will get them the content
they need. Students complete an authentic task that requires creative
thinking and builds information literacy skills.
The best place to learn about webQuests is on the
official WebQuest page, developed and maintained by Bernie
Dodge, creator of the webquest concept http://webquest.sdsu.edu/. Also
see our WebQuest Guide.
See samples developed for the Minnesota-China Connection project
learning activities or develop your own.
Minnesota-China Connection project WebQuests:
China Travel Itinerary WebQuest
Levels: Intermediate, Middle
Students develop a travel itinerary for a group of Chinese students
traveling in Minnesota. After conducting research using on-line resources,
students create an itinerary which includes a complete schedule for
the three weeks of the students’ and chaperones’ visit,
a map, and a budget. Also, students develop some introductory information
about key places the travelers will visit, people they will meet,
and events they will attend.
Minnesota Travel Itinerary
Levels: Intermediate, Middle
Students develop a travel itinerary for a group of Minnesota
students traveling in China. After conducting research using on-line
resources, students create an itinerary which includes a complete schedule
for the three weeks of the students’ and chaperone’s visit,
a map, and a budget. Also, students develop some introductory information
about key places the travelers will visit, people they will meet, and
events they will attend.
Entire List of Curriculum Activities
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