WebQuests

If you haven't seen this inquiry-oriented lesson format, it is well worth your time!  You are able to create or find lessons on most topics for all different ages and levels of students. 

With all the focus on project and inquiry based learning, this is a great tool! It is easy to use and can be structured any way you want it.  This activity supports the constructivist approach to learning.

There are basically six parts to each WebQuest: 

• The Introduction orients students and captures interest.
• The Task describes the activity.
• The Process explains strategies students should will use to complete the task.
• The Resources are the websites students will use to complete the task.
• The Evaluation measures the results of the activity.
• The Conclusion sums up the activity and encourages students to reflect on its process and results.

You have to start with a topic and an idea for the task and then off you go.  There are great resources to learn more at either WebQuest.org,  Concept to Classroom, and TeacherWeb.