Math WebQuests
WebQuests are
problem-based/inquiry learning experiences on the
web. A WebQuest can be short or long-term. All of
the resources students need to participate are
available and are clearly defined. Bernie Dodge is
thought to be the guru of WebQuest . If you are
not familiar with Mr. Dodge, start your voyage
through WebQuests with his site listed below. Be advised, many webquests
incorporate more than a single subject area. Browse all of them to find
exactly what you need.
For First Time Visits:
Bernie Dodge's The WebQuest Page
This page will tell you everything that you
need to know.
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
 A
Draft Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquestrubric.html
College
Fund WebQuest
WebQuest in which students must invest their money for college. They must research
options, review graphs, and charts to determine which investments
will give them the greatest returns on their
investments.
http://www.biopoint.com/WebQuests/DGN2/Welcome.html
Fractal Geometry & Art
Students will research fractals and locate examples in art and nature. They will
construct a fractal from instructions given in linked sites.
http://www.microsoft.com/education/fractal.mspx
Fractal
Microscope
http://compute2.shodor.org/cgi-bin/mandy/cnew.pl
Fractals-
Snowflake Fractal
This Java program teaches students to create their own fractals with
this tool that allows them to specify a "drawing rule" that the computer uses to
make curves like the famous Koch Snowflake. The "canvas" shows their results
(instructions, links and help tools included.
http://www.shodor.org/master/fractal/software/Snowflake.html
Geometry Web Quest
In the quest you can select from two activities that will help you better
understand geometry.
http://www.itrc.ucf.edu/webcamp/final_projects/cross/INDEX.HTM
Learning Roman Numerals
Teams will work together to figure out the Roman numeral system. They will use
games and other strategies to achieve their goals.
http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/middle/Math/RomanNumerals/lessontemplate.htm
Math and Physics Quest
http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/math/mathpyswq.htm
Math Mission, The
In this quest you must convince a famous math mathematician to travel back in
time and teach your class. As part of this experience you can find out what your
mathematician of choice contributed and more.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/spring99webquests/student/sjeffcrawford/home.html
Titanic: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?
In this webquest history and mathematics are linked by statistics. The stories
of the people of the Titanic give the data real meaning.
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/titanic.html
To Fractal or Not to Fractal
http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/middle/Math/Fractals/fractalquest.htm
Washington, D.C., or Bust
Plan out a one-day trip for your class that is cost conscious, educational
and fun.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/98webquests/student/slisamcconnell/WebQuest-Curricular.htm
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