I chose 2 WebQuests that are closely related to courses that I currently teach. 1) "Studies in Racism and Diversity" - The first site, dealing with the concept of race, speaks to considerations of what constitutes race, how global societies establish diversity and social interactions based on race, and what some of the misconceptions are in defining race. This would be an excellent "adventure" for my students to pursue given the fact that much of the course examines racism and genocidal issues in history. 2) American Literature - Whoa...did I find a mother load of resource material that my students would have a field day with regarding "The Crucible". At the "front end" of each school year, in October, I spend approximately 4-5 weeks teaching this play to my students. This year, my students derived so much interest in this awesome piece of literature (one of my most favorites to be sure!) that they didn't want to "leave" the play once it was completed. This particular webquest delves into a contextual examination of some of the key aspects that played a major role in what took place in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Prior to always starting a curriculum unit, I dedicate a significant amount of time to sharing background knowledge with my students about the specific piece of literature. It never fails to pay dividends during the course of study of a literary work. THIS WEBQUEST WILL ENABLE ME TO RAISE THAT CONTEXT TO AN EVEN GREATER DIMENSION! CAN'T WAIT TO TRY IT!!! :)
The Race web quest is tied to PBS and is an excellent resource for teachers. Make sure to check all the links in The Crucible web quest. I found "The Accused " link was dead.
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