Duration of Activities: 6 periods

Prior Knowledge: For the purposes of this webquest on habitats it is necessary that students already know about food chains and populations.  Students should be familiar with using the computer.  Some of the activity sheets can be completed on the computer for those that can or they can be printed out and filled in. 

Learners: This webquest may not be for all learners.  It might be a good way to challenge exceptional students that are looking for more of a challenge.  It would be up to the classroom teacher to decide who it is appropriate for.  It also may be a good activity for a couple of students to complete together.  This would offer students the opportunity to practice their teamwork skills. 

Other Opportunities: There are many opportunities for students to present the information to their fellow classmates.  They can show the oil experiment to the class or share the flyer that they have to construct.  By allowing students to share some of the new information it may interest other students to complete the webquest also. 

Conclusion: This webquest provides students with many opportunities to explore the internet in order to complete their worksheets.  This is a great way for students to safely see what kind of resources are out there and how the internet can be used as a tool for learning.  The opportunity that students have to become the class expert is also a great way to encourage leadership and promote self esteem.  I hope you find this webquest a success in your classroom!