Teacher

Introduction

This webquest was created for grade 6 students to investigate, research and discover Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey."  This is a fun and creative way for children to learn using active learning and technology.

Learners

This activity allows child to learn in a variety of different ways. Children participate in both individual and small group work. They have to complete work using the internet, word documents, and printers. They also have to compile group brosures warning Odysseus of the hidden dangers as their final assessment. 

Struggling Learners

This Webquest has something for every level of learner so all children should be given the opportunity to complete this quest as part of a heterogeneous group.  The group work will allow struggling students to receive peer modeling where necessary. 

Process

For the student's process click HERE.

Teacher's process:

• This Webquest will take between three to four classes, depending on your class size, computer availability and time allowed per day.
• The students should divided into heterogenous groups of four.
• All worksheets, evaluation and potential websites are provided and must be printed or copied into student's journals. 
• A final class should be designated for students to present their final assessment projects to the class. 

Outcomes:  According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 6 Curriculum Guides, students will be expected to:

Grade 6 Languge Arts Curriculum

1.1 extend and reflect on their thoughts, ideas and questions and compare their ideas with those of peers and others

1.2 ask and respond to questions to clarify steps, processes and concepts

2.1 contribute to and respond constructively in small and whole group discussions (e.g., showing an awareness of strategies to use for involving peers; demonstrating an understanding of their roles and responsibilities as speakers and listeners)

• recognize that there are various criteria for defining a cultural region, such as language, religion, location and place, shared traditions, and history

2.4 engage in, respond to and evaluate a variety of representations (e.g., roleplaying, painting, charts, speeches)

Grade 6 Social Studies Curriculum

Use various criteria to identify, locate and map cultural regions

Evaluation:  To assess the student's final project use this RUBRIC.