WebQuests for Students: INTERMEDIATE
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Kentucky State Quarter - Ms. Stamm & Ms.
Gross
Students read biographies and write a letter to the governor
of Ky. recommending a famous Kentuckian's picture to appear on
the quarter.
Eyewitness World
1940-1960 - Ms. Goad & Ms. Eyerman
Students are asked to research a selected person from the 1940-1960 era. They
must then write a resume for that person and develop a presentation promoting
their candidate as the most worthy to receive the "Witness to the World" award.
The Great and Wonderful YOU -
Ms. Gross & Ms. Stamm
NASA has asked children from all over the world to contribute to a project they
are working on. Each person will be asked to create an autobiographical
sketch. You will draw a symbolic self-portrait, take a digital picture,
and write your own autobiography to send with the shuttle on this new, exciting
mission.
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Sharks
A webquest in which students can explore many types of
sharks.
Mt. Everest - Ms. Libcap
A simulated trip to Mt. Everest with selecting gear and equipment that would
be best to use. A comparison of what they used years ago and today. A
simulated map of the best route.
Water
- Ms. Hart (with assistance)
Why is clean water important to me? What can I do to protect the waters around
me? This Web Quest explores the water cycle, a pond ecosystem and the way we
misuse water. After completing a spreadsheet and database, students write a letter
home to encourage conservation practices. When all work is completed, students
are rewarded with a Jeopardy game containing information
found in the Web Quest.
Electricity
- Ms. Englert
This webquest is an electrifying challenge, where students are required to research
both current and static electricity and its dangers. Students prepare a powerpoint
presentation, poster and conduct an experiment to demonstrate their knowledge
of electricity.
Solar System - Ms. Spencer
In this webquest, students will visit all nine planets and gather information
that will help them decide on which planet they will build a space station.
Eruption and Volcanoes - Mr. Mercer
Students will study various parts of the volcano and have to make the decision
as to whether they should evacuate the city or if it is OK to stay.
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Explorers of Kentucky - Ms. Schmidt
This webquest is designed to make learning about the
explorers of Kentucky more exciting. The students visit a variety
of websites pertaining to the explorers of Kentucky, then they complete
a WebWorksheet answering questions about each explorer.
Cargo
- Ms. Hart
In 1835, Mark Twain takes students on a trip down the Missouri River, with all
of its trials and tribulations. The cargo and the people on the boats are
the focus of the trip. Students have the choice of writing a transactive
piece or a diary entry based on their work.
Presidents
- Ms. Listerman
Students help Barney and Spot (the new President's dogs) dig up information about
past Presidents of the United States. Students will use the information
they find to complete a fact sheet and create a 6 slide PowerPoint. The
last slide will include a diamante poem which will express what they have learned
about their chosen President.
Appalachia (Kentucky)- Ms. Bain
When you think of the Appalachian region, do you picture washing machines
out on the front porch of every cabin and a place where everyone is poor
and no one goes to school? You have been hired as an image consultant
for the region. Your job is to help create a brochure to showcase Appalachia
and disprove the sterotypes of this region.
Kentucky
State Quarter - Ms. Stamm & Ms. Gross
Students read biographies and write a letter to the governor of Ky. recommending
a famous Kentuckian's picture to appear on the quarter.
Eyewitness
World 1940-1960 - Ms. Goad & Ms. Eyerman
Students are asked to research a selected person from the 1940-1960 era. They
must then write a resume for that person and develop a presentation promoting
their candidate as the most worthy to receive the "Witness to the World" award.
Welcome to the Colonies - Ms. Eyerman
Students must research one of the three geographical regions of the original
thirteen colonies. Acting as a realtor, they must create an advertising
brochure and make a "sales pitch" promoting their area as the best
region for new settlement.
The Underground Railroad - Ms. Burns
The Underground Railroad was not underground and it was not a railroad. Students
will learn about the Underground Railroad and write a play or a song about the
experiences of a slave on the Underground Railroad.
Inventors - Ms. Pack
Research inventions and the impact that they have had on our society. Then,
create an invention that will impact the lives of future generations.
Our Fifty Great States - Ms. McGinnis
Choose one of our "Fifty Great States" to research. After completing
your research, create a travel brochure about that state.
Australia - Ms.
Bain & Ms. Carr
Learn all about "The Land Down Under" and create a travel brochure
encouraging others to visit this country.
Native Americans - Ms. Mohr
Visit this page to link to WebQuests which will provide information about 6 different
groups of Native Americans.
Christmas
Around the World - Ms. Lynch
Students will use internet sites to learn about Christmas traditions around the
world and then plan a multi-cultural celebration.
Landforms - Ms. Lynch
Take a trip across the country and experience 10 different landforms as you go
on your journey.
Famous Kentuckians - Ms. Hehman
Using the resources provided, students create a PowerPoint presentation or a
biographical report about 5 famous Kentuckians.
Pioneer Times - Ms. Abbott
Learn about Pioneers, their lives and hardships they had to face...all before
dinner time.
Colonial Journey - Ms. Pack
After a grueling three month journey, you and your family have finally arrived
at the New World. You must determine which colonial region would be most appropriate
for you and your family to settle.
Kings Island, Weather - Ms. Spencer
You have been hired by Kings Island as one member of a team that will decide
the best place to build their new amusement park. You will need to persuade them
that the site you have chosen would be the best location for the amusement park.
Kentucky Hall of Fame - Ms. Siple
Help the Governor select the first five members (Famous Kentuckians) to be added
to the newly designed Kentucky Hall of Fame.
Industrial Revolution - Ms. Buchanan
Have you ever wondered who started the Industrial Revolution? Just where did
it begin? Did it begin in the United States? Wouldn't you really like to
know? Wouldn't you like to see some of the inventions? Perhaps this would
be a good time to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and begin some detective work
of your own.
Kentucky Attractions - Ms. Stewart
Be prepared to help the aliens that have landed in Kentucky learn about some
of the Kentucky attractions.
Native Americans- Ms. Mercer
You have been commissioned by the United States Postal Service to develop a series
of postage stamps for the coming year to commemorate Native Americans.
13 Original Colonies- Ms. Mercer
The task is to identify and make discoveries of the 13 original colonies. You
will uncover this information through research.
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Baseball Math - Ms. Spencer
Practice, Practice, Practice...That is the key to improving
your skills. Students will play math baseball to practice and
improve their basic math skills.
Geometry in the New World - Ms. Gross
It is the 17th century. Winter is fast approaching and
you need a home for you and your family. Learn about geometric shapes
in order to know how to build your house.
Let's Play - Ms. Cox
You have been chosen as part of a design team to design a playground for your
school. You will need to present your design to the PTA convincing them
to choose your playground design. The presentation should include a "blueprint" (drawn
to scale), complete with illustrations of their playground design, an estimate
of the complete cost and a persuasive selling point.
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Name that Artist - Ms.
Nall
Learn about famous artist, their art work and the elements
of art. Draw a picture, write a newspaper article, or create
a brochure to share your knowledge.
Save the Colors - Ms. Nall
All of the colors are being stolen from famous paintings. Learn
how to mix colors to restore the paintings back to their
original colors.
Travel the Globe of Artiquity - Ms. Valerie
Help Mrs. Artilla purchase 3 "true" African artifacts as she travvels
to different ports on her African cruise.
The Wonderful World of Color - Ms Bain
Become an expert on color and help Ms. Rainbow teach her students about primary
and secondary colors, the visible spectrum (rainbow), and reflection.
Star Spangled Banner - Ms. Cooper
You and your friends become detectives to discover the history behind our National
anthem.Work together or individually to find out who really wrote "The
Star Spangled Banner" and why he was inspired to write it. Listen
to a recording of the "The Star Spangled Banner" and be a part of
the "in crowd" at the next sports event when you can sing along with
the playing of our National Anthem.
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Food
- Ms. Stamm
You are a dietician and have made it your goal to help others eat healthy foods. Your
mission is to create a healthy fast food restaurant.
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If I Only Had a Brain - Ms. Razor
Take a trip down the yellow brick road to learn how you may take better care
of your brain!
Are You Computer
Savvy? - Ms. Ruber
This is a quest for general computer knowledge.
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