Sample+WebQuest+Conclusions

=On this page you will find sample **conclusions** for WebQuests:=

 __What is a WebQuest Conclusion?__


A WebQuest Conclusion is a summary of the information found during the activity. Any final questions, answers, references, activities or applications can be included in the WebQuest Conclusion. Instructors can also use WebQuest Conclusions to require students to incorportate information that they obtained during the WebQuest in problem-solving activities or applications. The WebQuest Conclusion should allow the student an opportunity to summarize the information learned during the activity. The WebQuest Conclusion could be considered a "debriefing" of the lesson.

__**What are some examples of WebQuest Conclusions?**__
WeQuest Conclusions should require students to apply the knowledge learned during the WeQuest in an application that could include: //A Summary// Example: By now it's clear to the world that the Tuskegee Study was a horrible event in the history of our country and the health care professions. It's also clear that other bad things are happening in the world. That things are in some way bad doesn't make all bad things equal. The point of this WebQuest was to help you look more closely at issues in the world, to see them in their complexity, not as simple questions of black and white, all good or all bad. In the years to come, as you cast your votes, the country will be better off if you look closely and critique the issues carefully. If we all do this, maybe we can prevent the bad and promote what's good. Remember, learning never stops. http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/tuskegee_quest.html#conclusion

//Writing a Story, Poem, Speech, Essay, ect.// Example: In conclusion, write a paragraph and/or a poem about your feelings regarding ways that you can help to conserve the earth's resources. For example, one way to help animals would be to support local nature centers or zoos through volunteering time and money. Another example would be to participate in recycling aluminum cans and newspapers. Continue to explore ways to protect your environment. Your actions will reflect your values. http://www.nwf.org/nwf/kids/cool/leopard1.html http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/endangeredanimals/endangered.htm Created by Brenda Coleman and Donna Van Vleet

//Problem-Solving/ Application Exercises// Example: You are part of an International Investigative unit. An international criminal organization known as the Gang of Fifteen is known to have become active again, and is planning the eradication of crosswalks world-wide. Such a terrorist act cannot be allowed to happen, as widespread and indiscriminate jaywalking could spread overnight and lead to other more serious pedestrian crimes. We have found out about this organization through credit card bills that we have begun to monitor. Your job is to track the gang through its credit card trail. You will be given information about the countries they have visited and the amount that they charged on a stolen credit card. When you know the country, find out what the monetary unit is, check the exchange rate, and calculate how many dollars they spent. The credit card company is giving us the information in exchange for our help in tracking down the gang. All that they ask is help in figuring out the total amount of dollars that the gang spent. Here are the clues to help you find the gang. For each of the following, give the country, the foreign currency, and the dollar amount asked for (or the foreign currency amount, if given the dollar amount) Use the current exchange rate (or exchange rates are provided for September, 1995) 1. The gang was first spotted in one of this country's provinces by the //RCMP// at a lacrosse match. They spent 450 on refreshments, and then stole a boat. 2. The gang turned up here, where they were spotted eating Fish and Chips at a cafe in //Cardiff//. They apparently stayed in a flat which they rented for the time that they were there. For the flat, they spent 1100 3. The gang then travelled through the Chunnel and took a TGV to //Strasbourg//, the tickets costing a total of 1500 4. The gang next turned up in //Flanders// at a speech given by King Baudouin I. They apparently gorged them selves on waffles, for they charged a cafe bill of 2100 5. The gang then went north to //Narvik// and bought up a large supply of lutefisk and smalahode to take with them as they skiied cross-country. The total food and travel bill that they charged was $152.98. How much in the local currency? 6. They crossed the border on their skis, and were soon spotted in //Goteborg// buying lots of warm clothing, for which they charged 6000 7. Next, the gang was spotted cruising on the //autobahn// in this country, decked out in new lederhosen, which they bought in //Bavaria// at a cost of $200. How much in the local currency? 8. The gang next was seen in //Catalonia// on their way to //Malaga//, where they consumed massive quantities of gazpacho and attending several festivals. Altogether, during their stay here, they charged 150,000 9. The gang appeared in the Po River valley here and went down to //Calabria//, where they crossed over to //Palermo//. En route, the gang bought biscotti and large amounts of parmesan and mozarella at a total cost of 45,000. 10. The gang couldn't be found for some time until they appeared in //Madras//, wearing sarees that they had purchased at a cost of $175.17. How much in the local currency? 11. The gang headed east and escaped local police in samlors following a low speed chase in the city of //Chiang Mai//. The gang was very grateful to their //samlor// driver and after paying the fare, gave him a large tip for a total of 600 12. The gang stayed out of sight until they were spotted playing mah-jong in //Kowloon.// Gang members gambled and lost big at mah-jong and it cost them 3,300 13. The gang continued on to //Pusan//, where they spent 250,000 on Taekwondo lessons. They then left for 14. The city of //Kobe//, where they rode the bullet train the length of the island. Of course they charged the train tickets at a total cost of $212.89. How much in the local currency? 15. The gang was last seen here, bushwalking in the outback, with a large supply of camping equipment they had bought in //Darwin// at a cost of 60,000 Now, if you have figured out each country, monetary unit and have calculated correctly, you will have the honor of locating the gang and allowing for their capture. Plot the gangs route on a world map and give an accounting of how many American dollars they spent. http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/gang1.htm Created by Eric Enholm

//Role Playing// Example: Assuming the role of the tornado expert, the hurricane expert, meteorologist, or one of the survivors, what are some "new" questions that you have come up with? For example: http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/weather/index.htm#Conclusion Created by Christi Huse and Tom Sizemore
 * 1) Where in the United States would be the safest place to live to avoid tornadoes and hurricanes?
 * 2) What are some other preventive me asures we could take to ensure the safety of schools, homes, churches, etc?

//Completing A Project// Example: Our city is planning a new zoo. As zookeeper, your job is to design an exhibit. You will need to begin by completing the new exhibit checklist. http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/zoo/zooquest.html Created by Becky Connolly, Eddie Connolly, Tina Holmes, Berthenia Morrow, and Harriette Moss.

 //Solving a Mystery or Riddle// Example: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were always able to solve the crime. No situation remained a mystery to them for very long. But they are characters in fiction. You, in contrast, have investigated a __real__ mystery. You have seen that not all sources of information are equally reliable. You have seen that some explanations are based more on opinion than on fact. You have seen that nothing replaces your own informed judgement. You have learned how to find the most accurate information available, how to give credit where credit is due, and how to present your findings to others. Congratulations! Even Holmes and Watson would be proud. http://fayette.k12.in.us/~cbeard/mysteries/conc.html Created by Carla Beard