Webquest Variety
By Nichole Reynolds
This webquest is a
creative way for students to learn about government, democracy, famous people
who shared the same ideas, historical awareness, and citizenship. The students will learn about equality,
freedom, and justice. I appreciate
the idea of giving the students a variety of ways to show what they
learned. It is easy to navigate and
eye appealing.
Audience: Grade 2
Author: Lina Smith
What a creative way to
engage students in learning about weather than to plan a vacation for a ÒrealÓ
person. A teacher needs her
students to help her choose where to go in the summer. In the past she has not had great luck
with the weather cooperating for her and her husband. Students will research and learn about weather in a variety
of states and then decide where the teacher will go.
Audience: Grade 2
Author: Kate Buesching and
Kim Harrick
I especially liked this
idea for the beginning of a school year.
It encourages friendship (since theyÕre working with a first grader),
using the internet for enjoyment, and showing students what is available for
them. The four sites chosen for
the students to look at are engaging and worth looking at.
Audience: Grade 1-2
Author: Jan Ferguson and Marge
Wagner
Jan Brett is a very
popular author. Students will love
this webquest because they are required to use her webpage, read her books, and
do special activities with her literature. Author studies serve many purposes and this webquest will
certainly compliment a study of Jan Brett.
Audience: 2-3
Author: Jennifer
Meier
This webquest allows and
guides students to learn about pilgrims and how they traveled. The students then design their own mode
of transportation. They also look
into their past and learn about their ancestors. It seems the students will be able to learn more by having
the lessons focused on their life.
Audience: Grade 2
Author: Jennifer Smart
Inventors who have changed the world
Students really enjoy
reading about who created what.
When I discovered this sight, I thought it was perfect for them to
read. I like the idea they have to
present what they learn. They will
explore a variety of inventors, so it covers a lot of information in a short
amount of time.
Audience: Grade 2
Author: Lisa Parker