Using WebQuests in the Social Studies Classroom

Preface Why This Book? Real Voices... Typical Classroom Challenges Practical, Usable Curriculum Content Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. The Challenge of Culturally Responsive Teaching Meet Harrison Songolo The Need for a Culturally Responsive Context The Larger Narrative Powerful Social Studies... Powerful Citizens Imaginative Entry The Quest for Connections 2. The Technologically Competent Social Studies Teacher The NETS Project Essential Conditions for Successful Technology Integration Technology Resources Special Considerations for Classroom Technology Web Site Accessibility Assistive Technology Legal Implications Online Technology Resources 3. The WebQuest Model Background and History Why Use the WebQuest Model? Example WebQuest No. 1: Exploring Socio-Economic Conditions One Zambia, One Nation? 4. Designing WebQuests Core Components of a WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Other Components of the Model Design Process Selecting a Primary Design Tool QuestGarden Assessing WebQuests Online Resources 5. Getting Started: Learners, Topics, and Design Patterns Getting Started Anita's Classroom Meet Happy-Hardy Guinguing Brainstorming WebQuest Ideas General Social Studies Online Resources: Social Studies Topics Culturally Responsive Topics Online Resources: Cultural Sensitivity Anita's Challenge: Teaching World Religions Design Patterns Example WebQuest No. 2: World Religions and Conflicts Religious Conflict: Is an End in Sight? 6. Authentic and Engaging Tasks Meet Juan Pablo Escoriza Posing Authentic Problems to Challenge Thinking Skills Brainstorming WebQuest Tasks Exercises: Tasks From Example WebQuests in Previous Chapters Chart of Possible Tasks Online Resources Example WebQuest No. 3: Immigration: Past, Present, and Future Lights, Camera, Action! An Immigration Perspective 7. Evaluation Rubrics Meet Vladimir Emilov Evtimov Using Rubrics Online Tools How Many Rubrics? Rubric Dimensions and Scale Exercises: Evaluation Rubrics From Example WebQuests Online Resources Example WebQuest No. 4: Effective Use of Maps and Geographic Tools Calling All Cartographers! 8. The WebQuest Process: How, What, and When Meet Haseena Niazi Teams and Roles Exercises: Teams and Roles From Example WebQuests Choosing Appropriate Resources Internet Resources Search Engines Selecting Web Sites Social Studies Links Accessibility Issues Copyright, Fair Use, and Citation of Sources Other Resources Exercises: Resources From Example WebQuests Online Resources Example WebQuest No. 5: Voting Rights and Responsibilities Let Our Voices Be Heard! 9. Finalizing Your WebQuest Design Meet Poroma Kanya WebQuest Introductions WebQuest Conclusions Using Images and Other Tools Teacher Page and Credits Assessing Your WebQuest Tom March's Seven Points for a Great WebQuest 10. The Challenge Ahead: A Quest for Peace Humanistic Education Choices for the 21st-Century Education Program A Workable Peace Freedom Writers A Final Quest Keeping the Quest Alive Other Resources A. Ten Thematic Strands in Social Studies B. National Education Technology Standards for Students C. Sites for Selecting Specialized Resources D. Standards Associated With Example WebQuests References Suggested Readings: Cultural Responsiveness in the Classroom Index