Teacher Process

There are four phases within the webquest to guide students.  They will complete the following steps: 

1.  They will be put into groups; students may select their own groups or be put into groups .  Effective group work is essential.  Once in their groups, they will assign a role to each person in the group: 

  1. scientist-responsible for the content
  2. responsible for website map: navigation system (links)
  3. responbible for images and their incorporation in website
  4. responsible for the style -CSS

 

2. Students will begin research on the websites provided.  They will need some guidance as they do this . You should be careful to encourage students to search the websites indicated in this webquest .

3.  Groups will share what they learn.  As they jigsaw these topics, you need to be sure they are sticking to the subject.

4.  After  students have analyzed the information and gathered their assets, they start to create the websites.

5. A presentation will be given by all members, each member will concentrate on his/her findings.

6.  All students will participate in the evaluation process. They will use the criteria from this webquest. Based on students' evaluations, you can make your final judgment.

 

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Be sure to provide enough time for groups to work with the information they have found and to plan, prepare and create the website.  This lesson is designed to take 1 week.