Online+Project+Ideas

=__ Online Project Ideas__= Ttry these ideas in your classroom to provide meaningful learning with the internet.

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Project Idea: Webquest
__Description of__: A **WebQuest** is a learning activity used by educators. During this activity learners read, analyze, and synthesize information using the world wide web. Usually, a Webquest is divided in the following:
 * Introduction
 * Task
 * Process
 * Evaluation
 * Conclusion
 * Teacher Page

__Where to create one__: http://questgarden.com/ [|http:/webquest.org] Here are two sites that you could use to help develop a webquest for your students. This site will help guide you and help make sure that you create a rich webquest that requires complex thinking from your students.

__Links to nutrition Webquests__: Check out these sites to get ideas as you create a webquest for your students.
 * Eating Right:** ht[|tp://www.altn.org/webquests/nutrition/index.html]
 * What's For Dinner?** http://teacherweb.com/In/Parkview/wqsblythe

Project Idea: Online Survey
__Description of__: Create or have students create an online survey to use. Once the survey is complete, have the students analyze and summarize the data collected.

__Where to create one:__ These are just a few sites that can help you develop an online survey. These sites are free for basics services, but do require you to sign up. There are many sites that offer more advanced services for a price. http://freeonlinesurveys.com/ http://www.my3q.com/

__Link to Online Survey example__: This example is more for parents, but gives you the idea of what an online survey can look like. Have your students poll students in other schools about their eating habits, school lunch program, or anything else about nutrition.
 * Food Pyramid Survey:** http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/nutrition/food_pyramid_survey.html