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Cross-curricular webquests

Webquest worksheets and projects for use in class or for homework

This developing section includes resources to keep your students glued to the computer screen for hours! Each webquest contains worksheets with activities that encourage students to filter, analyze and synthesize information from the web, practising their skimming and scanning skills. Each webquest is followed by a class project on the theme of the quest which consolidates what has been learnt.

Ancient Monuments Webquest (605k)

Level: intermediate, upper-intermediate Type: general lesson plan

Students explore the history and mystery of six of the world’s greatest ancient monuments. These exciting webquest worksheets cross the globe from England to China, Egypt, Cambodia, and Central America. Includes fun educational links and a class project where students prepare a presentation on a monument of their choice.
Water Webquest (838k)

Level: pre-intermediate, intermediate Type: general lesson plan

Water is amazing stuff. Nothing on Earth can live without it. In this watery webquest students explore themes such as the characteristics of water, storing and treating it, water and health problems, saving water, irrigation, the availability of fresh water and the problems of bottled water. Concludes with a class project where students conduct their own research on how much water their family and friends use.
The History and Science of Tea Webquest (788k)

Level: intermediate, upper-intermediate Type: general lesson plan

In nine webquest worksheets students explore the fascinating history and science behind one of the world's most popular beverages. Includes a class project where students prepare a presentation on an aspect of tea.
Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring Webquest (470k)

Level: intermediate, upper-intermediate Type: general lesson plan

Explore Johannes Vermeer's enigmatic painting in this multi-faceted webquest. Includes comprehension and gap-fill activities on the painting, book, film, even the science and culture of pearls. Concludes with a class project on versions of artistic works.
Facing Up to Climate Change Webquest (503k)

Level: intermediate, upper-intermediate Type: general lesson plan

Students navigate the Science Museum’s fantastic website on a fact-finding mission to save the planet! Comprehension-check, multiple-choice and gap-fill questions explain key terms and teach the causes and effects of global warming. Includes vocabulary focus boxes and a class project on ‘going green’.