Conclusion
The purpose of this Webquest is for students to become more experienced at integrating research and computer technology with their classroom studies. I chose to research countries a few years ago after asking a fourth grade class, in the middle of the year, to name the capital of England. After much thought a few students raised their hands and made responses like "Washington" or "Africa." Disheartened, I decided to incorporate this social studies lesson into my grades 3-5 curriculum in the computer lab. It has been a wonderful way for the students learn about different countries, share Power Point presentations, and incorporate technology. An alternative to the Power Point portion of this activity is to have students write a report using Microsoft Word.
Early Finishers may read an on-line story or play Mighty Math.
