3 Easy Steps To Practicing Research Skills with Webquests
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
Kids these days have it pretty easy - all they have to do to look for the answers to a question is to go to Google, look it up on TikTok, or type it into ChatGPT! BUT do they know that what they're seeing as the "answers" may not always be accurate or reliable?
That's where research skills come in! In this digital age, it's important for students to be able use their research and inquiry skills to sift the valid and reliable information from the fake and inaccurate ones.
Webquests are a perfect way to help upper elementary students with their research and inquiry skills, and that's what we're talking about on the podcast this week!
Episode Highlights
- What are webquests?
- What are the 5 essential components of a webquest?
- What are 3 steps to practice research with webquests?
- What are the benefits of webquests?
- What type of webquests are available in your store?
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