http://www.fcps.edu/LondonTowneES/Webquests/civwarwbq/cwadvice.htm
This Civil War Webquest is very eye-catching with its red/white/blue theme. It provides multiple tasks, each student assigned a different role. These tasks contain many different resources with very clear cut instructions. The questions challenge students to critically think, and place themselves in the shoes of historical figures. The anticipatory set lets the students imagine they are visited by a historical figure, making the lesson imaginative and fun. Most of the links are trustworthy off the bat (.org, .edu) and those that needed a closer look also appear to be reputable. I would say this webquest is effective and gives each student a unique opportunity. The tasks are challenging but not difficult, and there is even an advice page for those who need help completing the final task.
This is definitely a creative webquest and seems like it would be both fun and challenging for students. I am not so sure about what grade level I would use this with though, fourth grade is too young, perhaps sixth grade is more appropriate.
ReplyDeleteI looked at your weak webquest first and find it interesting how similar these are formatted. But I definitely prefer this webquest compared to the other. I still don't like the scrolling format but found this webquest to be more interesting and engaging.
ReplyDeleteThis webquest is interesting. I don't think I've seen one yet where it is built for two different grade levels with different links. The setup is nice and it is definitely easier to follow than the other webquest. Somehow I do think one of these was copied from the other or are based off the same thing because they both use the same into story.
ReplyDeleteWell thought out and set up! This must be from the same college class (with the corny set-up) or a little 5 finger plagiarism... not sure. This author also put a lot of work in to this webquest---both in the task idea and in the description of its implementation. This is a very creative idea, and I think the students who would have to do it would most definitely find it interesting. Nice find, Tiberia!
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