Webquests are an inquiry-oriented activity format using world wide web sites as resources. The model was first developed by Bernie Dodge and others of San Diego State University and is now widely used around the world. More information on webquests can be found at www.webquest.org. Below is a list of webquests created by Jacob Tanenbaum.
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New York State Earthquest using Google Earth. |
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GLOG -- Write and post reports with this Google Earth Blog system. |
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Stocks: Create a stock portfolio using Excel |
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Our Community: Explore our community using Google Earth. |
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Landforms: Explore landforms using Google Earth. |
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Planet Webquest: Learn about scientific illustration and design your own planet using Bryce, a three dimensional modeling program. |
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Iditarod Webquest: Learn about the Iditarod trail and the 1100 mile dogsled race that takes place there every year. |
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Lighthouse: A webquest for kindergarten and first graders to accompany the book "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Grey Bridge." |
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Launch Day: Join mission control for the launch of the space shuttle. Research the roll your team will play and then participate in a simulated launch of the space shuttle as it journeys from the ground to orbit in just 8 minutes and 40 seconds. |
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Flight Simulation: Write a flight plan and download charts to prepare for a flight using Microsoft Flight Simulator. |
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Vacation: Use Powerpoint to research a place you would like to visit. |
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Journeys 2: Use PowerPoint to research a virtual reality world |
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Journeys: Use Publisher to make a travel guide to a virtual reality universe |
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