The WebQuest Site, located at the University of San Diego, is a wonderful resource for teachers. Check the WebQuest portal for examples of WebQuests (the former examples page has been changed!)
Adapting and Enhancing Existing Webquests includes a WebQuest Evaluation Rubric developed by Bernie Dodge to evaluate WebQuests.
Tom March worked with Bernie Dodge to develop the WebQuest concept. March's Best WebQuests includes many WebQuests for middle school students. Check the Evaluation Guide to determine how these WebQuests were rated.
WebQuests in the Middle School Curriculum – well done article
WebQuests for Math and Science, written for ENC Focus, describes how WebQuests can be used in Math and Science Classes.
Check Math WebQuests for a description of “What is a Math WebQuest”
HS Math WebQuests
You may also want to check the following sites:
Skills Needed to Create a WebQuest
WebQuest Templates can be downloaded to use in creating your templates in HTML. You must have access to a server to store your completed files. Many Internet Service Providers include webspace as part of their service. Check with your ISP.
If you don't have access to a server or are concerned about writing webpages using HTML, you may want to consider resources such as
TrackStar helps instructors organize and annotate Web sites (URLs) for use in lessons. This easy to use tool includes a tutorial and templates to help in creating a list of resources. Check TrackStar for resources by grade level, keyword, topic, or author. Your resource list is stored on the TrackStar server.Your task, process, evaluation and conclusion can be developed and stored in the TrackStar Web Worksheet Wizard.
Filamentality, hosted by Pacific Bell, guides the user through developing a Webquest activity and stores your files for a period of a year. Take A Tour of the Process to see the main steps involved in succesfully using Filamentality.
Rubistar helps teachers create rubrics for project-based-learning-activities.
Resource Shared in Class
Kathy Schrock's Icing on the Cake lists many resources helpful to all teachers.
Updated on 8/11/03