A WebQuest is an exciting mission or assignment that requires the adventurer to seek out information mostly on the Web. It is often used in schools to help children explore a topic.

Want to read more about WebQuests?

See an overview.

Examples

Searching for China — Are you interested in learning about the Orient? Maybe you know a missionary who serves there. At this site you can pretend you are a religious leader and form an action plan to encourage the Chinese to find the Truth.

Australian Animals — Your job is to set up an Australian zoo exhibit. You will do research and make a presentation with pictures.

Anne Frank — Your job is to create a small book about Anne Frank and others who suffered in the Holocaust.

The Bible — Think of something you want to know about the Bible (make up your own WebQuest) and then go here to find the answers.

Weather — Pretend you are a meteorologist and write a script for the evening news.

WebQuest Resources

Here is a website that lists hundreds of WebQuests available on the Internet. Click on a number to see the details.

Creating Your Own WebQuest

You might want to create a WebQuest for your children. Here are a few sites that provide background information and instructions.

Filamentality — says it is a “fill-in-the-blank interactive site that guides you through picking a topic, searching the Web, gathering good Internet sites, and turning Web resources into learning activities.”

Creating a WebQuest — Helpful information about how to create your own WebQuest

WebQuest Tool Kit — Tools and templates you can use to create a WebQuest

You can create a Web Quest on any topic. Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Bible stories
• Music around the world
• Birds
• Holidays
• Money
• Presidents
• Oceans
• Bible heroes
• Volcanoes
• Dinosaurs
• Pets
• World records
• Kites
• Rockets
• Airplanes
• Amazing facts