Webquests Reviews
The purpose is for students to
realize how much fat is in foods and to become conscious of the things
they eat. The task asks the students to work cooperatively to figure
out how much fat is in chocolate chip cookies. I liked how this
webquest had sections available for both students and teachers. This
allows teachers to see how the webquest works for their classroom and
how they can use it.
As for the students the webquest takes something many
children like in cookies and allows them to connect a common snack to
their own personal health. I would certainly incorporate it into
a health lesson on nutrition so students can see what they are putting
into their bodies. Then, to extend the activity I might ask them to
individually think of their favorite snack and report back to the class
with the nutrional information about it.
The purpose is for students to
learn ways to prevent illnesses. The task students are asked to perform
is to work cooperativly to figure out ways to prevent getting sick .
Students then must put together a presentation in order to relay their
information to other students. I did not like the plainness to the
webquest. There was no initial image or text that pulls you into it. I
felt the activity could have been more specific or in depth.
This
pariticualr task requires students to research information and then
present their information. If I were to incorporate this into my
classroom I may give students specific types of common illnesses to
research and tell how they may prevent them. Also, possibly have them
research what to do if you do get that particular illness.
The purpose is for students to
learn about the body systems, how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and
about habitats. The task is for students to act as aliens studying the
human lifeform. In doing this students must learn about the different
body systems and design a habitat for a human. I like the creativity
behind this webquest, because it creates an initial interest. It is
that interest that brings the student in and keeps them there to want
to explore the task.
Also, this webquest asks students to do several
different tasks that all relate to one purpose. This has students work
cooperativtly in order to complete the task and has students make
connections from one part to another.
