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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.
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:
Where in the United States would be the safest place to live to avoid tornadoes and hurricanes?
Created by Christi Huse and Tom Sizemore
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
SherlockExample:
Sherlock Holmes and in fiction.
You, You, in contrast, informed judgement.
You You have learned to others.
Congratulations! Congratulations! Even Holmes
http://fayette.k12.in.us/~cbeard/mysteries/conc.html
Created by Carla Beard

WebQuest Academy, Warrensburg, MO
http://warrensburg.k12.mo.us/webquest/
Contributor: Melissa Miller
Music WebQuests
Patriotic Themes in Country Music WebQuest {http://www.nhptv.org/Kn/images/star.gif} star {http://www.nhptv.org/Kn/images/star.gif} star In this WebQuest for grades 5-8 students explore patriotic themes and symbols in country music and country music videos. Intended Audience: Teacher Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No Teen Music WebQuest {http://www.nhptv.org/Kn/images/star.gif} star {http://www.nhptv.org/Kn/images/star.gif} star In this WebQuest for students research and document how the Internet can enhance their musical experience. Intended Audience: Teacher Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
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In this WebQuest for students research music file sharing on the Internet and its legal and ethical implications.
Intended Audience: Teacher Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
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In this WebQuest students research and gather information about 10 Cajun folk songs.
Intended Audience: Teacher Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
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In this WebQuest for grades 6-8 students learn about the major musical eras.
Intended Audience: Teacher Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
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In this WebQuest for students learn about music around the world.
Intended Audience: Teacher Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
Found on: http://www.nhptv.org/Kn/vs/musla2.htm#2, Nov. 13, 2008

Below is a link to a PowerPoint for creating WebQuests. Very Detailed Info. Great Resource!
http://www.tcnj.edu/~caties/documents/WebQuests.pdf
Contributor: Sandy Moore
Below is a link to a WebQuest template. I found this template very informative. Each section includes a description of what should be included in that particular section.
http://www.teacherweb.com/ak/appleton/webquest/

ISLT 9440 Learning With the Internet
Web Quests? What are they? How do you create them? Do you have any examples? Team 5 has decided to create a wikispace devoted to WebQuests. Some of us are new to them, some of us have experience, but we can all still learn from this site and hope that others will learn something new as well.
The home page was created by Donna McLain. What is a WebQuest? was created by Melissa Miller. This page is full of a lot of information to get started on a WebQuest.
Team 5 Members and their assignments:
Donna McLain - WebQuests Introductions

Spartanburg School District
GREAT WebQuest CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE
5FOCUS: 5 rules tofor writing a great webquestswebquest
Contributor: John Neels
eMINTS WebQuest Resource Information. Additional Webquest information located at http://www.emints.org/webquest/index.shtml

Agriculture in the Classroom (Canada)
Spartanburg School District
GREAT WebQuest CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE
5 rules to writing great webquests
Contributor: John Neels
eMINTS WebQuest Resource Information. Additional Webquest information located at http://www.emints.org/webquest/index.shtml

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
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

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
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)

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
WriteWriting a Story,
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
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
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:
Where in the United States would be the safest place to live to avoid tornadoes and hurricanes?
What are some other preventive me asures we could take to ensure the safety of schools, homes, churches, etc?
http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/weather/index.htm#Conclusion
Created by Christi Huse and Tom Sizemore
Completing A Project
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.