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This WebQuest can be adapted to fit the needs of your classes. It is designed to give 6th and 7th graders experience with researching on the Internet. You can collaborate with teachers in Language Arts or Social Studies and create an interdisciplinary unit.

Students must have experience with using a computer and performing searches on the Internet. If you add an electronic portion to the webquest, students must have prior knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. Students who are familiar with the software can assist you with the students who do not know how to use the program. Students work better in groups of 3 on this webquest.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

  • Computers with Internet access
  • MS Powerpoint (if you add an electronic presentation requirement)
  • List with names of inventions or inventors
  • Posters (single or tri-fold)
  • Paper, pens, & markers

If you add the PowerPoint requirement, I would suggest creating a rubric outlining the components and dimensions. A template for this type of rubric is available at http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/rubrics/rubric-template.html.

I found a number of lesson plans that fit this webquest. Some of those lesson plans can be found on www.discoveryschool.com. There are some really good designs for future webquests that deal with inventions.

My students are expected to complete this webquest in 5 days. All of their findings must be submitted in written form along with a drawing or sketch of their chosen invention. I hope that my site will be helpful for those who would like to use it.

Any suggestions or comments, please email Ms. Porter at: chan122@uga.edu

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