TFA-Webquests Teacher Page

Created by CJ Gilbert, Ben Nadeau, & Lori Vander Meulen

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Day 1 – Getting to know the Igbo people

Objectives (alpha-numeric citations refer to State of Michigan Benchmarks)

Resources Needed

(Note: Creative teachers with limited technology could still do many of these activities on paper rather than with the recommended software as long as they still had access to the Internet.)

A computer lab with (preferably)

Enough workstations for all students to work simultaneously
Internet Access & Browser
Powerpoint (or similar software)
Word (or similar software)
Email (like ePals which is free for students) OR sufficient disks for students to save work and transfer it from machine to machine so they can compile their work.

An LCD projector (or equivalent hardware) to allow sharing of Powerpoint e-storybooks when finished.

Target Audience

This webquest was originally designed for sophomores taking "Advanced English." These students tend to be highly focused and technologically competent, and thus the webquest should take approximately one hour for these students. However, the external links would still be appropriate, if sometimes challenging, for regular sophomores and/or advanced freshmen. I would encourage allowing additional time for such students though.

Day 2 – Investigations inspired by TFA

Objectives (alpha-numeric citations refer to State of Michigan Benchmarks)

Resources Needed

(Note: Creative teachers with limited technology could still do many of these activities on paper rather than with the recommended software as long as they still had access to the Internet.)

A computer lab with (preferably)

Enough workstations for all students to work simultaneously
Internet Access & Browser
Powerpoint (or similar software)
Word (or similar software)
Publisher or Pagemaker
Email (like ePals which is free for students) OR sufficient disks for students to save work and transfer it from machine to machineso they can compile their work.

A tape recorder and/or camcorder for groups doing the news show option.

An LCD projector (or equivalent hardward) for the group doing a Powerpoint presentation.

Target Audience

This webquest was originally designed for sophomores taking "Advanced English." These students tend to be highly focused and technologically competent, and thus the webquest should take approximately one hour for these students. However, the external links would still be appropriate, if occasionally challenging, for regular sophomores and/or advanced freshmen. I would encourage allowing additional time for such students though.