I just completed my webquest and unit plan. It was a lot of work, but something I've been wanting to do for the past two years. I never realized there was a site like Questgarden to help create a webquest. Though a lot of work went into creating the webquest, I felt I knew what to input in each step of the process.
I used the search feature in Questgarden to get an idea of what other middle school Math teachers had already created. I particularly liked one, "Extreme Room Makeover", which incorporated perimeter, area, and volume, as well as finding purchases on line while staying within a budget. This was my starting point in creating my own webquest, which incorporates these calculations, as well as creating a scale drawing.
I plan to introduce this webquest to my students next week. It involves initial group preparation in the classroom for two days, on-line individual research in the computer lab for 2 days, a day for the group to put their individual work together on a poster, and a day to share their group's work with the class. I hope my students enjoy the project, and learn how to apply what they learned in class to real-life applications.
I initially thought the work asked of the students was too easy. As I continued I thought it might be too complicated. I'll see what my students reaction is very soon.
The link is: http://www.questgarden.com/125/77/3/110501142559/
Oh, I was also excited to learn how to insert a link to print a worksheet in the webquest. I have to thank my 26 year old son for helping me figure it out!
Eileen, what an awesome webquest! I loved the integration of math in the whole room project! Math mixed with interior design! loved it!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me! Wow, I loved it as soon as I opened the link. The right combination of colors, the pictures the information and tasks. I really need to give webquest another chance because I was not really happy with it. Now I see it could be educational and also inviting to look at. I felft that its settings were too dull. But you did a great job! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great webquest. Talk about practical uses for math. This instruction will last a life time.
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Wow great job! I wish my teacher had an activity like this when I was in math class. Maybe I would't see math as an enemy! I love the way you incorporated a real life situation into the class. The graphics and colors are awesome! Great job! I'm looking forward to having the kids complete their webquests when Ms. Maher comes in to observe-better sign up now!
ReplyDeleteI wish my teacher had assignments like this in school. Maybe then I would have gotten something out of math. Great job using a usefule theme. Make sure you sign up now for the lab-I did already!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the positive feedback. I was afraid to check.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantiastic job and I am THRILLED beyond belief that you are going to actually be using it soon! Please update me with their reactions and how it went from your end. My youngest son is in 6th grade and I'd be thrilled if he got to do something like this. :-)
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