Web Quest Oregon

This WebQuest basically focused on the seven regions of Oregon. The objective of this Webquest is to help students learn about Oregon as it relates to the five themes of geography. The lesson uses a request by the governer to persuade newcommers to move to a region. I would recommend starting this WebQuest after introducing the five themes of geography. This way, the students will have a better understanding of what information they will be researching on the internet.

 

The assignment meets Arizona standards S1-C10-P02:Identify the connection between current and historical events and issues studied at this grade level using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).

 

Some computer knowledge is required, however, if some students are weak in this area they should be grouped with computer savvy peers. Groups, composed of 3-4 students, are selected by the teacher. I would recomend three class periods for this projects; two days for research and creation of poster/commercial and one day for presentations.

 

References:

Corbis. (2006). Highway one and green hills. Online image. Artzooks. Retrieved February 17, 2008, from http://www.artzooks.com/Corbis/CB049743/

 

Corbis. (2006). Sandy beach along the Oregon coast line. Online image. Artzooks. Retrieved February 17, 2008, from http://www.artzooks.com/Corbis/CB005484/

 

Corbis.(2006). Waterfall and autumn leaves. Artzooks. Online image. Retrieved February 17, 2008, from http://www.artzooks.com/Corbis/CB056900/

 

Designpics. (2006). Bridge and Multnomah falls in winter. Artzooks. Online image. Retrieved February 17, 2008, from http://www.artzooks.com/Design-Pics/1783977/

 

Dynamic Graphics. (2006). Silhouette of Oregon. Artzooks. Retrieved February 17, 2008, from http://www.artzooks.com/Dynamic-Graphics/23304701/ 

 

Fun Social Studies. (2008). The five themes of geography. Retrived February 16, 2008, from http://www.funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/articles/fivethemes.htm

 

Guide to Oregon. (2008). Region guide. Retrieved February 16, 2008, from, http://www.guidetooregon.com/regions/eastern/index.html

 

Oregon Tourism Commision. (2008). Oregon regions. Retrieved February 16, 2008, from http://www.oregonpackagedtravel.com/or/regions.php

 

Travel Oregon. (2008). Explore Oregon. Retrived February 16, 2008, from http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore-Oregon.aspx