Possible+Webquests

Medieval Times Reality Adventure

[] "Wouldn't it be terrific to travel back in time to explore a castle and see knights in shining armor and beautiful princesses? Just think of all the magnificent sights and heroic tournaments you would witness! But what was it "really" like to live in Medieval Times? Perhaps you would like to see all this through the eyes of a serf, a knight, a princess, or maybe even a monk. In your quest you will discover the world of the feudal system and explore Medieval castles. You will complete projects along the way to progress from being a mere serf to attaining the title of king or queen. Are you ready to learn what is kept in a keep, how a morning star is used, or what (besides water) can be found in a moat? Be alert as you transform your thinking from a fairytale world to a land of reality." Question: "What was life 'really' like in Medieval Times, and what do we know now that could have made their lives better?"

Positive Aspects - Highly rated by March - content is a match to Ontario grade 4 social studies curriculum - use of ongoing student products and assessments - individual assessments include completion of a word table, cause and effect diagram, cause and effect expository writing piece, timeline creation, journal notes - culminating task is a collaboration, a dramatic play that demonstrates concept understanding - products are structured and scaffolded to prepare students for culminating task - detail rubric provided for culimating task

Negative Aspects - much of the work is done indivdualistically - vocabulary and ease of use of linked web sites does not match the webquest vocabulary and presentation - not all links are active, site needs updating