Outside of The Diary (Anne Frank)

Content area(s): English & Language Arts
Grade levels: Middle School
Author:Kendra L. Matko Description:"The WebQuest "Outside of the Diary" is an introduction to The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank. It explains the Nazi agenda and provides the background story for Anne's family hiding in the attic.

Slavery - WebQuest
Content area(s): History & Social Studies
Grade levels:
Author: Catherine Wiebusch
Description "Did you know that although slavery is illegal, 27 million people are enslaved today? The average price for a slave is US$90? You probably use or eat goods made with slave labor everyday?"

World Cultures WebQuest
Content Area(s): History & Social Studies, Mathematics,
Grade levels: Middle School, High School
Author: Terri Eisenberg
Description : Students will make a virtual trip to another world culture. They will learn about everything from the population distributions of a country, to the most popular places to visit in that country.

The Real Scoop on Tobacco
Content area(s): Arts & Music, Health & Physical Education
Grade levels: Middle
Author: Ginger Nehls
Description: "You have been hired by the parents of Icabod, a sixth grade student. They suspect their child of smoking or about to start. He's gone through D.A.R.E. and listened to the lectures of his parents and teachers. However, he thinks they are all just handing him a line. After all, he sees lots of adults smoking and figures it isn't really so bad. In fact, he thinks it's pretty cool. But he might listen to you. After all, you're his peer. That's what his parents are counting on. They've hired you to convince him to quit smoking. To do so, you must show your commitment to the fight against youth using tobacco and create a memorable message for him. Do a good job - it could be a matter of life and death."

Rewriting Romeo and Juliet
Content area(s): English & Language Arts
Grade levels: high
Author(s) & location: Katherine Foret, Kristin Weber, University of Richmond
Description: Students demonstrate their knowledge of the play and its timeless theme by recreating it in a different place or time period, such asthe Wild West, 1920’s Chicago, a suburb in the 1950’s, etc….
Little Rock 9, Integration 0?
Content area(s): History & Social Studies
Grade levels: high
Author: Tom March
Description WebQuest about the nine African-American students who, in 1957, chose to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Still, this WebQuest isn't about history, it's about the world you live in and the choices (people) made in the past and you will make in the future. If you're ready, begin the Quest..."