Each student group then develops a multimedia presentation. Finally, the students use the information from the research and presentations to participate in a role play Mock Talk Show about the California mission system. The teacher models how to use the web quest and the web sites. While students are researching and creating the multimedia presentations, the teacher closely monitors their work and offers assistance when necessary. During the talk show, the teacher initiates the discussion with an appropriate question, if necessary.
Students work in cooperate groups so they compliment each others' strengths and weaknesses.
Bilingual and resource students receive additional assistance as needed. Students with fine motor difficulties have the option of dictating or tape recording their answers. Suggestions for extension activities are provided for students. We have developed a rubric that is used to assess cooperative learning and the multimedia presentations. The rubric is included in our web site and through a PDF file.