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"WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which students get all information from the web. Teachers provide their students with the documents that include links to websites to use the information, according to the activity. The purpose of using WebQuest is to encourage students to use information rather than gathering it and participate in meaningful classroom discussions. WebQuest supports critical thinking through analyzing, creating, and evaluating. Also, it integrates technology into learning and foster cooperative learning. Below are examples of WebQuests in a science classroom:"

Amazing list of resources compiled on every educational topic ever for primary schools. (Compiled by a South australian librarian) Includes animations to help explain topics, websites for kids to research, webquests- everything!

A combination of literacy and web based exploration for young students

Introduce your young students to ICT and research skills via a WebQuest on Garbage - which is a growing concern for our planet.

oday, PTA launched its first-ever Back-to-School Webcast so parents can pickup tips on several topics like coping with the economy, allowances, transitioning, getting kids active, preparing for tests, and more. The webcast is on-demand so parents and other child caretakers can watch at their leisure with the click of mouse.