The mayor of the town is not sure whether to keep or get rid of the bats in the cave at the edge of town. Therefore, she has hired cinsultants from around the United States to give her their expert opinions as to how to proceed. Students become experts in four fields of study--Mythologists, Biologists, Vampire-ologists and Ecologists. After doing research, they collaborate and summarize their findings in a business letter.
ISTE NETS-S: 5. Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4); 1. Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. (1) ; Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources. (6)
Show-Me Standards: See WebQuest teacher page