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'''What is WebQuest?''' A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. The use of a computer (laptop or tablet) is required. Some WebQuests are collaborative, some are independent learning, and some can be a combination of both. Various types of student products are created. | '''What is WebQuest?''' A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. The use of a computer (laptop or tablet) is required. Some WebQuests are collaborative, some are independent learning, and some can be a combination of both. Various types of student products are created. | ||
A Note For New York State Students: | |||
In this Geography WebQuest you will discover how geography is featured in the Global History & Geography Course. The New York State (NYS) Regents Exam consists of approximately 30% of geography based questions. Knowing geography and how the Regents features it will assist you in achieving a much higher score. | In this Geography WebQuest you will discover how geography is featured in the Global History & Geography Course. The New York State (NYS) Regents Exam consists of approximately 30% of geography based questions. Knowing geography and how the Regents features it will assist you in achieving a much higher score. | ||
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* [ Global Geography Webquest Workpacket] (Teacher Version) | * [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geography-Map-Packet-Webquest-Student-Teacher-with-Answer-Key-6962978 Global Geography Webquest Workpacket] (Teacher Version) | ||
* [ Global Geography Webquest Workpacket] (Student Version?) | * [[file:GlobalGeographyWebquestWorkpacket.pdf]] Global Geography Webquest Workpacket] (Student Version?) | ||
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== Quick Start Menu == | |||
*'''[[Continents & Oceans]]''' | |||
*'''[[Geography Step 1| Step #1 - Geography Vocabulary]]''' | |||
*'''[[Geography Step 2| Step #2 - Geography Features]]''' | |||
* '''[[Geography Step 3| Step #3 - Five Themes of Geography]]''' | |||
*'''[[Geography Step 4| Step #4 - Africa]]''' | |||
*'''[[Geography Step 5| Step #5 - Asia]]''' | |||
* '''[[Geography Step 6| Step #6 - Europe]]''' | |||
* '''[[Geography Step 7| Step #7 - South America]]''' | |||
* '''[[Geography Step 8| Step #8 - Central & North America & Caribbean]]''' | |||
* '''[[Geography Step 9| Step #9 - The Middle East]]''' | |||
* '''[[Geography Step 10| Step #10 - Geographic Determinism]]''' | |||
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Revision as of 21:06, 25 September 2023
Welcome to the Geography WebQuest!
What is WebQuest? A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. The use of a computer (laptop or tablet) is required. Some WebQuests are collaborative, some are independent learning, and some can be a combination of both. Various types of student products are created.
A Note For New York State Students: In this Geography WebQuest you will discover how geography is featured in the Global History & Geography Course. The New York State (NYS) Regents Exam consists of approximately 30% of geography based questions. Knowing geography and how the Regents features it will assist you in achieving a much higher score.
| For Independent Activity (working alone) | For Pairs or Group Activity |
| You should follow and complete the tasks in order. | If working in groups you could assign a different task item to each group member. You should as a group think, pair, and share you work, except the assessment/exam which should be completed individually. |
| Complete your research by answering the questions in the workpacket below. |
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Quick Start Menu
- Continents & Oceans
- Step #1 - Geography Vocabulary
- Step #2 - Geography Features
- Step #3 - Five Themes of Geography
- Step #4 - Africa
- Step #5 - Asia
- Step #6 - Europe
- Step #7 - South America
- Step #8 - Central & North America & Caribbean
- Step #9 - The Middle East
- Step #10 - Geographic Determinism
