This document provides guidance for creating a WebQuest lesson plan. It outlines the key sections needed for a WebQuest, including an introduction, task, resources, process, evaluation, conclusion, standards, teacher notes, and citations. For each section, it provides brief descriptions of what content should be included and formatting considerations. The overall purpose is to design an interactive online lesson plan that engages students through internet research and collaboration to learn about and address an essential question or topic.

1. Title of Lesson
Introduction A WebQuest for Xth Grade
Task (Put Subject Here)
Resources
Process Designed by – Your name & email address
Evaluation
Conclusion EDTL 680 – Information Literacy for Teaching
Standards and Learning – Summer 2005
Citations Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
Teacher Notes

2. Introduction
O This sets the stage for subsequent learning
activities. It should also pique student’s
interest in the project.
O A short paragraph is sufficient

3. Task
O Describe the overall task of the project.
What do you expect to be the outcome of
the project? Is there an essential “research”
question?
O How will students work in groups? What
types of roles will students be assuming?
O Longer paragraph – or 2 short paragraphs

4. Resources
O Include a list of all tangible materials
needed and electronic resources to be
consulted.
O This is a list – not a paragraph

5. Process
O Include step-by-step instructions with leading
questions and embedded web links to complete the
task.
O Indicate how groups are chosen and fully describe
individual roles.
O How does the process lead the students to a
concluding product or experience?
O Make sure the final outcome is obvious and fully
developed.
O How long should the WebQuest take to complete?
O Probably the longest written part; more than one
slide may be needed.

6. Evaluation
O Include a rubric that students can consult.
O Use the rubric to evaluate student work.
O Use clear and concise language that is
aligned in some way to selected standards.
O Rubric content should be applicable by
others – not just your classroom.
O Use a chart or scale.

7. Conclusion
O Congratulate the students on what they
have accomplished.
O Restate intended outcomes ina
conversational, upbeat writing style.
O A short paragraph is all that is needed.

8. Standards
O Include the following standards (The number
will vary depending on your WebQuest. More
than one slide may be needed)
O Ohio Academic Content Standards – specific
content area i.e. Math, Language Arts.
O Guidelines for Effective School Library
Media Programs in Ohio
O Ohio Academic Content Standards for
Technology

9. Teacher Notes
O Include things a teacher may need to know
to be successful implementing the
WebQuest.
O Include an additional lesson if applicable.

10. Citations
O Important: This is a list of citations to the
use of copyrighted materials.
O Cite all print, non-print, graphics,
backgrounds, websites, etc. that are
inserted into your WebQuest.
O Use APA
O Templates from PowerPoint do not need
to be cited because they come from the
software application.