WebQuests: An Online Introduction

How would you like to be detective trying to solve the mystery of King Tut's death? Would you rather travel back in time to create an old-time radio play? How about devising a plan to save the Earth from a deadly comet? Sound intriguing? All of these things are possible in the world of WebQuests. In these inquiry-based learning activities, learners actually use information drawn from the World Wide Web to produce an authentic product based on meaningful research. Cooperative learning, critical thinking skills, and cross-curricular connections are key components of WebQuest activities.