Elements of the WebQuest Templates

Student Pages Include

Teacher Page Describes

Function

File Name

Description

Overall Page

index.htm

A frameset consisting of a contents bar on the left or at the bottom for easy navigation, and a main frame. (You don't edit this; it's what holds all the other pages together.)

Introduction

An opening statement about the purpose of the lesson (perhaps including a description of the origins of the lesson) and the expected learning outcomes.

Contents or Footer

contents.htm

or

footer.htm

Navigation bar to allow skipping among the sections of the student page, along with a link to the teacher page. (You can customize this by adding your own background graphic or color, but you shouldn't change the links unless you really know what you're getting into.)

Learners

Describes the grade level, class, entry level skills and knowledge expected, and anything else another teacher would need to know about the learners for whom the lesson was designed.

Cover Page

main.htm

The splash screen that contains the title and author names. Would usually contain an appealing graphic that distills the content.

Standards Paste the state content standard (s) in this section

Introduction

intro.htm

An engaging first statement that draws the reader in while setting the stage for the WebQuest. Includes the guiding or central question around which the WebQuest revolves.

Materials & Resources

Detailed description of any physical resources needed to implement the lesson. May link to a separate page of links to all of Internet resources referenced in the lesson for quick teacher reference.

Task

task.htm

A description of the end result of the students' work; the culminating performance or product that drives all the activities of the lesson.

Process

process.htm

Describes step by step how the learners will accomplish the task. Includes online (and offline) resources, role descriptions (if any), and guidance on individual steps in the process.

Evaluation

rubric.htm

A rubric or other means to evaluate the final task. May include rubrics or tests to measure competencies or accomplishment of interim skills.

Conclusion

conclusion.htm

Final statement that may include reflections on the lesson or extensions of the content for further exploration.

Credits

credits.htm

Description of sources used in the creation of the WebQuest, acknowledgement of help received, etc.