How-to

WebQuests

Found on the Educator Tools page, WebQuests are print-and-do activities designed to build foundational knowledge of specific topics by exploring information found in Kids.


Find WebQuests

  1. Select Educator Tools found in the top right corner of the Kids home page.
    educator tools
  2. Select WebQuests from the side menu.
    side menu selection
  3. The WebQuest topic is listed in bold text and is organized by subject (with the exception of the first quest designed as an introduction to Kids).
    webquest topic list
  4. An explanatory paragraph introduces the content students will cover when using each WebQuest. Click on Take the WebQuest! to open it. The WebQuest will automatically open in a separate tab for easy navigation between the topic page and the individual activities.
    webquest list details
  5. Each WebQuest opens as a PDF, making the full activity easy to save or print for immediate use.
    webquest pdf sample
  6. The last page of each WebQuest is the Teacher Page. The Teacher page provides suggested answers for each WebQuest. Be sure to remove this page before making copies for students!
    teacher page sample

WebQuest Details

  1. WebQuest text in Kids is written for the beginning reader in a larger font size. Users are introduced to each topic with an introductory paragraph that prompts users to relate to the topic through personal experience or with his or her imagination.
    webquest sample text
  2. Users get easy-to-follow instructions to log in to the database and locate the correct article.
    instruction sample text
  3. Each WebQuest contains different activities that are developed with the topic and age of the user in mind. Activities may include finding facts, learning vocabulary, interpreting images, understanding videos, artistic creations, or playing games. All activities can be completed using the corresponding Kids article(s), as instructed on the WebQuest!
    sample quest
  4. The last page of each WebQuest is the Teacher Page. The Teacher Page provides suggested answers for each WebQuest. Be sure to remove this page before making copies for students!
    sample teacher page
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