Your Web Quest Adventure

Designed for Computers in the Classroom Students by Judy Arzt

§  Introduction

§  Task

§  Process

§  Handy Sheet

§  Evaluation

§  Conclusion


Links


Check the information below to get started on your web quest adventure, and keep your Handy Sheet at your side as you explore.


 

Websites for Educators

 

Directions: Use the treasure hunt resources to find your way. Visit at least 5 sites, and record on the Handy Sheet reflections about 3 of them!

 

                                 

 

Education World

 

Highly recommended by fellow travelers, Education World is a treasure house of teacher resources, across grade levels & disciplines. There’s also plenty here for the student voyagers. Seek and ye shall find!

 

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech230.shtml

 

 

 

Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators

 

Schrock’s site has long been a Gold Standard, must-go-to-site. Visit her site, and you’ll discover why educators flock to it.

 

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/index.html

 

 

Teachnology

 

As the name implies, this site is a technology tool for teachers, chock full of treasures. Dig for teaching resources, and let us know what you find. 

 

http://www.teach-nology.com/

 

 

 

Shroder’s Interactive

 

A regular favorite for math and science teachers, the site has sparkling resources to stimulate young minds. Many a traveler has recommended the site and returned again and again!

 

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/index.html

 

 

 

Treasure Hunt: Science & Adventures

 

This sample page from The Learning Page site demos an easy-to-create web quest. Take a look at its itinerary for insights on creating a web quest with ease.

 

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/educators/workshop/discover/treas.html

 

 

 

The Learning Page

 

The above example, from Learning Page site, should entice you to explore the site further, digging into nooks and crannies, where you’ll resources galore. Delve and delve till you find what you seek.

 

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/index.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample Web Quest

 

Here’s a linear, no-frills, get-the-job-done web quest. It is worth a simple detour in your travels, especially if you feel bewildered about creating a web quest. Not creative, but functional. Moreover, the topic, bio-terrorism, is a world threat. And while visiting, pay attention to lesson design, flow, and student activities.

 

http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Biology/BIO0204.pdf

 

 

 

The Educator’s Reference Desk

 

The above sample from The Educator’s Reference Desk might tempt you to visit the mother site. See what you find that piques your interest.

 

http://www.eduref.org/index.shtml

 

 

 

Teacher WebQuest Templates

 

This page from TeacherWeb models one web quest design based on the components of introduction, task, process, evaluation, and conclusion. Although you will not be signing up for a subscription to TeacherWeb, you’ll find enough on your road trip for starters.

 

http://teacherweb.com/tweb/WebQuests.aspx

 

 

 

Hot Chalk Lesson Plans Page

 

No matter what grade level, Hot Chalk’s Lesson Plans Page has something to offer. Take a peek, and don’t be afraid to sign up for a free subscription, as you’ll receive valuable email updates. In the meantime, explore the free resources.

 

http://www.lessonplanspage.com/index.html

 

 

 

 

Museum Web Quest for Elementary Students

 

Care to see a web quest for young students, here’s one opportunity.

 

http://questgarden.com/52/41/5/070613164641/index.htm

 

 

Last revised: 3.31.09   | ©J. Arzt | jarzt@sjc.edu