I just finished making my first webquest, titled "Let's Make a Zoo". Click here to go to my webquest. My lesson plan and all student handouts are located on the Teacher's page of the webquest.A webquest is a computer-based learning activity in which students use specified websites, pictures, and videos on the internet as a resource to help them complete an activity or project. For more information, here is a link to an article about webquests.
My webquest is designed for 1st graders and is about animals. It goes with VA science SOL 1.5, which states that students will understand that animals have life needs (including food and a suitable place to live) and can be classified according to certain characteristics, such as body covering, body shape, method of movement, and where they live. The final goal is for students to create a class zoo. To complete this webquest, students will work with a partner to create an exhibit for 1 of the animals in our class zoo. Each pair of students will research their animal using the links provided in the webquest and record the information they learn in their "Zookeeper Journals". Then they will create both a visual and a written description for their exhibit. Students can choose from several project choices for each part. My webquest is meant to be used at the end of a science unit on animals. I think this would be a fun and engaging way for students to apply what they have learned about animals and I hope to be able to use it with my future students!
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