1. Student Page
DOGS- MAN’S
Title BEST FRIEND
Introduction
A WebQuest For Students
Task
Process Designed by
Evaluation Amy L. Ayers
Conclusion ala26@zips.uakron.edu
Credits Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

2. Student Page
INTRODUCTION
Title
Dogs have long been called “Man’s Best Friend.” They
Introduction make excellent pets and companions. Dogs are the
Task most popular pets worldwide. Perhaps you already have
a dog as a pet. But did you get to choose your ideal
Process breed?
Evaluation
There are so many different breeds of dogs. This
Conclusion
WebQuest will introduce you to many different kinds of
dogs, and help you make an informed decision about
what breed would best suit you as a pet.
Credits

3. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
THE TASK
Title In this WebQuest, your task will be to choose your
ideal dog to have as a pet.
Introduction
Task You will use the internet to research as many
different breeds of dogs as possible. Perhaps you will
Process
discover a new breed of dog you had never heard
Evaluation of before, such as a Basenji, a Sheba Inu, or an
Conclusion Akita.
Once you have researched the dog breeds, you will
make a decision as to what dog you would like to
have as a pet. You will present this information to
the class .
Credits

4. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
THE PROCESS
1) Go to Wikipedia.org and do a search for “List of Dog Breeds.”
Title 2) Once you access the list, scroll through all of them (there are a lot!) and
get a general overview of the different types of dogs.
Introduction 3) After familiarizing yourself with the page, go back through and choose
Task 10-15 dogs that you would like to research further.
4) Make a list of the dogs, then research each dog individually.
Process 5) For your research, create a Table chart to make comparing the different
dog breeds easier.
Evaluation 6) In your table, include the following criteria:
• Average Weight (male & female)
Conclusion • Average Height (male & female)
• Behavior/ Personality
• Compatibility with humans & other animals
• Trainability
• Health, grooming, & life span
• Colors of coat
1) Use the following websites for your research:
• Wikipedia.org
• http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds.html
• http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm
• http://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds
1) After you have researched each dog you chose, use the Table you made
and compare the dogs. Mentally weight the pros and cons of each dog
as a potential pet.
2) Make a decision and chose your favorite dog out of the 10-15 you
researched.
3) Finally, type up a summary (2-3 paragraphs) on why you chose the dog
you did. Include the information found in your Table (under the chosen
breed), list the resources you used, and your final reasoning as to why
you chose the specific breed of dog and what why it appealed to you.
Credits You will then present your dog choice and summary to the class.

5. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
EVALUATION
B eginning Deve loping Accomp lished E xemp lary Score
Title 1 2 3 4
Introduction Research Only researched 1-5 Only researched 6-7 Only researched 8-9 Researched 10-15
10-15 different breeds different breeds different breeds different breeds
different dog
Task breeds
Process
Construct a Research is present, Table is incomplete Table is present but Table is complete and
Evaluation Table but not in acceptable
Table form
lacks effort and detail includes information
on Weight, Height,
Behavior,
Conclusion Compatibility,
Trainability, Health
etc., and Colors
Summary Summary is present but Summary is at least 2 Summary is at least 2 Summary is at least 2
incomplete. Less than paragraphs, but does paragraphs but lacks paragraphs, complete
2 paragraphs, no not have sources cited. detail and thought. with details and
resources cited. Sources are cited. reasoning as to your
choice of dog.
Sources are cited.
Presentation Student did not present Student presented to Student presented Student presented
their findings to the the class but their findings to the their dog choice to
class, or only presented information was not class adequately. the class.
their choice with no complete, Information was Presentation was
background or understandable, or complete. It was informative,
supporting engaging. understood why the engaging, and the
information. specific breed was class can clearly
chosen. understand why the
specific breed was
chosen by the
student.
Credits

6. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
CONCLUSION
Now that you have completed this WebQuest, you should know
Title
much more about different dog breeds. You should also have
Introduction gained a better understanding of how to look for information
using the internet.
Task This style of finding and reporting information can be useful for
Process many different subjects.
What other topics can you think of to research in this way?
Evaluation Was this type of research helpful?
Conclusion
Enjoy your new pet!
Credits

7. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
CREDITS &
REFERENCES
Title IMAGES
Introduction
Google.com search : images for dog, images for basenji
Task
Process WEBSITES
Evaluation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog
Conclusion
Credits