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WebQuest


Directions:

1.  Take the quiz :  Quality Information Checklist Quiz.  Record your results on page 1 of your WebQuest packet. 

2.  Choose two of the following hoax websites and fill out the comparison chart on page 1 of your packet.  Make a comment in each box and rate the sites on a scale of 1 to 3 (1 is the best).  

          Hoax Websites:

Boilerplate: pictures and descriptions of a Victorian era robot

Dog Island: a place where dogs can roam free  

Funky Shoes:online catalog for shoes with a history 

Buy Dehydrated Water

Buy a New Identity: do you want to become a different person?

Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie: protects wearer from mind control 

Ban DiHydrogen Monoxide: site aimed at warning about DiHydrogen Monoxide

California's Velcro Crop : warning about declining production of velcro crops 

The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: description and pictures of this animal  

Google job opportunities: work for google on the moon  

Lunar land for sale: description of land and settlements on the moon   

Time Travel Fund: here you can pay people from the future to come and bring you back with them

University of Nigeria : Learn how to make lots of money

The City of Mankato, Minnesota

3.  Explore the list of hoax sites to get ideas for creating your own hoax webpage.  Look at design and content.  Make notes of what you liked and anything you want to make sure to include in your webpage.  Include your notes, ideas and plan on page 2.

4.  Create your own hoax webpage using Publisher or Word, whichever you know how to use.  Include graphics, date, author description, title, and your creativity.  Make sure it is easy to read and understand.

5. Evaluate six of your classmates’ webpages.  Use the Evaluation sheet on page 3 and 4 of your packet to record your comments.

 



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