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How to Use a Webquest in Your Classroom to Teach Graphing
How to Use a Webquest for Upper Elementary
Introduction
Webquests are an excellent way to integrate technology into your classroom. They allow students to work on a project independently or in groups, and they can be used across multiple subjects and grade levels. Webquests can also be used as a great tool for differentiated instruction by allowing students who need more support with reading or writing to have additional scaffolding as they complete their webquest projects.
What is a Web Quest?
A webquest is a learning activity that requires students to use the internet to find information and then create a product that demonstrates what they have learned. At its most basic, a web quest consists of:
- A series of questions or tasks (for example, “What is the average temperature in your city? How many people were included in Civil Rights?”)
- Links to websites where students can find answers (for example, Weather Underground, or Historical Figures)
- A rubric for grading the final product
How to create a Webquest
Webquests are a great way to integrate technology with reading, writing, and research. They can be used in upper elementary classrooms and require students to use the internet to answer questions.
- Decide on a topic that will interest your students.
- Create a list of resources that will help you find answers to your research questions (for example: Google Scholar).
- Write out the steps needed for completing the webquest–make sure they’re easy enough for young learners who may not be familiar with computers! (Highly recommend using visuals and QR codes for younger students who may not be able to navigate websites as easily)
How to use a web quest in your classroom.
Webquests are a great way to teach a concept or unit. The following steps will help you use this resource in your classroom:
- Decide on the topic. You can use any topic that interests you and your students, but be sure it’s something they will find engaging and relevant. If possible, try to make it relate back to their own lives in some way (for example, if they’re studying animals in science class, ask them what types of pets they have). This will help them stay engaged in the lesson and see how it relates back to their lives outside schoolwork! For example, historical figures. However, you could do musicians, athletes, pets, Valentine’s Day, etc..
- Find an appropriate web quest on the topic you’ve chosen using our search engine above or by searching elsewhere online (safesearchkids). A good web quest should contain at least 20 questions so as not too short nor too long for middle schoolers’ attention spans; however this may vary depending on grade level/grade span so try out different options until finding one that works best
Tips for using a web quest in your classroom.
- Use webquests for cross-curricular learning. Webquests can be used to teach reading and writing skills, research skills and technology skills in ways that are engaging for students.
- Choose the right webquest for your needs. If you’re looking for a specific type of activity or lesson plan, try searching by subject matter (e.g., science or social studies) or grade level (e.g., 4th grade). You can also narrow down your search by choosing whether you want an open-ended question with multiple answers or a single answer sheet at the end of the activity (the latter being more common).
Webquests can be used in upper elementary classrooms as a tool to integrate technology with reading, writing, and research.
Webquests are a great tool for integrating technology into your classroom. They also provide an excellent opportunity to incorporate research skills, reading, writing and creativity into your curriculum.
Here are some ideas for using webquests in upper elementary classrooms:
Conclusion
Webquests are a great way to get students engaged in research, reading and writing. They can also be used as a tool to integrate technology with these subjects. In this article we have covered what webquests are, how they can be created and used in your classroom, as well as some tips for using them effectively.
