WebQuestsBecoming a Power Searcher ~ An Internet-based Treasure Hunt by Kay Findley
http://www.scsk12.org/STT99_WQ/STT99/Cordova_HS/findleyk/searcher2.htm
Do you ever feel lost and confused when searching for specific information on the Internet? Do you spend a long time searching and find little useful information on your topic? Do you often need hard-to-find pictures to complete a multimedia presentation? If so, then this treasure hunt is for you. This practice will help you become a power searcher on the Internet. To become a power searcher you need to become familiar with several search tools or "search engines". It is also necessary to practice some specific search strategies which will help you find relevant information quicker and easier.
Linking to Hot Careers - How to Get the Job You Never See in the Newspaper by E. Samynna Jones and Myrna Robinson
http://www.scsk12.org/STT99_WQ/STT99/Bartlett_HS/jonese/samyrn.htm
One of the most important decisions you will ever make is choosing a career. Have you given any thought as to what kind of job you might be best suited for, according to your capabilities and interests? Many students have no idea of what they would like to become in the world of work. If you are in this category, you are not alone. This WebQuest will help you chart your course directly to that great job you "never see in the newspaper" through self-assessment checks, Internet job searching, résumé and cover letter writing and Internet posting, application completion, and interview preparation. The necessary tools are here for you. Your task is to determine what career is best for you and get it!
The Stock Market by Kent Crenshaw
http://www.scsk12.org/STT99_WQ/STT99/Germantown_HS/crenshawk/STOCKMKT.HTM
A WebQuest for Personal Computing or Software Tools Grades 9-12
The Stock market is a place where a $500 investment in a company named Aware in November 98 would net you $8,700 6 months latter. Or Where a $500 investment in June 98 in the same stock would be worth $166 - 6 months later. (See chart above.) In this WebQuest you will use the Internet to create a portfolio of stocks to fund a Roth IRA for the year 1999.
Buckaroo Investment Club by Nancy Ford
http://www.esc2.net/TIELevel2/projects/invest/
You and your fellow club members are being given $100,000 each to invest in the stock market.This money may be invested in the stock of your choice, and it will be invested through the E*TRADETM game. This game is located on the Internet at the location of the investment site, E*TRADE. Of course you will not be investing real money; you will only be playing the E*TRADE game. E*TRADE's game ends each month and you will be required to invest another $100,000 at the beginning of the new month for the new game. Be sure that you have the information on your stocks before the new month arrives, as you will receive another $100,000 at that time and the record of your previous month's transactions will be gone. Your object, of course, is to invest as wisely as possible, so that at the end of each month your group shows more profit than any other group in the class.
Design a Web Page by Kristy Keach
http://www.esc2.net/TIELevel2/projects/webpage/
What if you were hired to create a web page for an up and coming business? Or, what if, as a post-secondary student or an intern, you were assigned to a business to aid in boosting their sales? Would you even know where to begin? This WebQuest will help you find the necessary resources to build a web page for either an imaginary or an actual business or organization using web authoring software. Business topics to be covered include Marketing, Communication, Management, and Computer Applications.
Future Quest by Leanne Twidwell
http://www.pvpusd.k12.ca.us/teachweb/twidwelll/FutureQuest.html
You are a high school career counselor. Students come to you with their hopes and dreams. Your job: help them turn those dreams into reality. Sometimes that means recommending schools where they can study the subject they want to study. Sometimes it means showing them how to apply for financial aid. Some students don't have a clue what they want to do, and you have to help them explore career options they might enjoy. Your principal believes that all students in the school should have some idea of what they will do after graduation. "Our kids are good kids, and they all need goals," he said at a recent staff meeting. "Help 'em get some," he said, looking right at you. Sometimes, you wonder if he expects you to be a magician!
Ready to Take the Wheel by Shannon Carducci
http://coyote.accessnv.com/alshan/webquest.html
A WebQuest for 9th to 12th grade Schools-to-Career students
Every teenager dreams of having their ideal car (or truck) wrapped up in a big red bow in the driveway, on the morning of their 16th birthday. But the reality is most teens do not have the luxury of owning their own car. This lesson will take you through the steps of how to find a good used car, how to pay for it, and what other costs or state laws are required in order to get you in the driver's seat. This lesson is one that will prepare you for the day that you are able to purchase your own set of wheels (it may be a few years, but be patient). So, teenagers, fasten your seat belts and hold on for a great ride.....
Zoom in on Your Future by Regina Meeks
http://www.esc2.net/TIELevel2/projects/career/
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" When you were 5 and someone asked that question, you had 3 or 4 careers already chosen. You knew what you wanted to be and were totally confident that you would achieve your dream. Now that you're a senior in high school, some of you are a little less sure about what you want to be. In fact, some of you may not have a clue. Don't despair! Help is available! In this webquest you will have an opportunity to find careers suited to your personal interests, check out colleges and universities that offer training in those careers, and check out the future prospects for those careers. As you explore these areas, you should be able to regain some of that confidence about a career choice that you had when you were 5.
A City in Space by Gail Lake -
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/mission/iss/
In this webquest, students will learn about the advances in technology of space construction and transportation by researching the International Space Station. They will also learn about careers in space exploration and what it takes to live and work in space by performing research on the Internet. The students will learn how to effectively present their research using graphic organizers and desktop presentation software.
Copyright and Technology Law by Stephen Eichhammer
http://www.yorkville.k12.il.us/webquests/webqeichhammer/webqteichhammer.html
Modern technology posses significant legal challenges to people using electronic resources. In particular, individuals conducting online research, web page design, or utilizing digitized audio or graphics sources need to become familiar with the various regulations governing electronic information dissemination. In the process, participants will gain insight into the various copyright problems confronting the fields of education, business, entertainment, and government.
Basic Network Design by Doug Plunkett
http://www.yorkville.k12.il.us/webquests/webqplunkett/webqsplunkett.html
A WebQuest for 9-12 Technology classes
You have been hired by the school district as a computer consultant. Your mission is to present the School Board with options/recommendations for choosing a workable computer network.
Buckaroo Press by Rosie Salinas
http://www.esc2.net/TIELevel2/projects/press/
This Web Quest is recommended for students in grades 10-12 enrolled in a Desktop Publishing class.
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