This WebQuest challenges students to investigate the American Dream. Students access the American Memory sections of the Library of Congress. This site has many well-designed WebQuests available for teachers and students to explore. Balancing the need of industry, the environment and the population of a country, students must build a prosperous economy. Web links help students learn earth science principles as they consider their task.
Students finish the quest by writing e-mail to a geologist.
The site lists a matrix of sample web quests that students or teachers may explore. It is very appropriate for middle school science teachers. As with most web quests, it explores the vast amount of information on the web in a structured fashion for students. In this webquest, students gather basic information related to El Nino, and construct a mathematical model using both historical and real-time water temperature data. The student takes on the role of the guidance counselor and researches schools and financial aid.