BernieD says, "Yes... this one might be more accessible for some teachers
not ready for full frontal constructivism."

KarenRL says, "I would use it for beginners, just to introduce them to
webquests, computer/internetskills."

Elaine [guest] says, "I agree Janice."

ShayneR says, "No, there really isn't a task. It's almost more like a
scavenger hunt."

BernieD says, "OK... time marches on. Let's look at one more:"

BernieD projects K3-6.
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This WebQuest on U. S. Coins is wrapped around a competition: who can
design the best new U.S. coin. To accomplish that task, students look at
existing coins and choose among potential heroic Americans to put on one
side and monuments on the other.

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BernieD projects K3-6P.
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BernieD projects the URL:
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/pbelem/kiddcoin/index.htm
BernieD says, "Lots of nice little animated gifs, here."

CynthiaM says, "I think this would be good for 3rd grade, but even for them
their are some words that might be a bit too high on the
vocabulary level"

BernieD asks, "So how do we get around that with 2nd graders?"

CynthiaM says, "Sorry about the wrong form of there (I'm not an English
teacher or anything"

BernieD sends 20,000 volts of corrective feedback to Cynthia's keyboard.

JaniceF asks, "where are those ant legs???"

CynthiaM says, "Thanks, I needed that :-)"

KarenRL says, "It was helpful to have some of the words with pictures.
That way students can get some idea of the technical
vocabulary with coins."

BernieD says, "I'm still seeing them on my retina."

JaniceF says, "I really like this one, but like Cindy said I think that it
is for the higher end of the grades mentioned."

BernieD exclaims, "The final thing kids made was a plate-sized mockup of
their coin. I visited Terri's classroom and saw all these
coins... very cool!"

CynthiaM says, "Neat idea"

Jan_NS says, "an excellent WQ - critical thinking, high potential
motivation, group effort, student product. Third and higher

Printed for Bernie Dodge <bdodge@mail.sdsu.edu>

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