WebQuests

I have created a 5 series WebQuest of Exploring Canada in the Grade 5 Social Studies
Curriculum. In this series, the students will learn the different geographic regions, as well as
what makes them different and how that changes the people who live in the regions. The last 2
quests allow students to find their connection to Canada through their ancestors and learn
about influential personalities and inventions from Canada. The goal is to create more
connections to Canada and their feeling of citizenship and belonging while understanding the
geography of our large country.
My gamified solution for Grade 5 Social Studies is created in a structured solution. I like this
format for the topic as it allows students to know what they should learn at the end of the
Quest, while still having control of finding the information. As well, it allows students to directly
compare the differences and similarities for the different regions of Canada. The structured
gamified solution allows the teacher to quickly identify if the students really understand the
information through their responses to the Quests. This is important as this is necessary
information required for the rest of the Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum.
Ranking:
As students move through the topics, they receive badges for specific tasks that they finish. Not
all topics receive badges and not all badges will be easy to receive. The ranks for these quests
will go:

0-4 Badges 5-9 Badges 10-14 Badges 15-19 Badges 20-24 Badges 25 Badges

0 XP 100 XP 200 XP 300 XP 400 XP 500 XP

Each WeQuest is worth 100 XP

WebQuest #1: The 6 Regions of Canada

GLO: 5.1 Physical Geography of Canada: Students will demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality
of life of all Canadians.
SLO: 5.1.1 Students will value Canada’s physical geography and natural environment:
- Appreciate the geographic vastness of Canada

WebQuest #1
Badges
WebQuest #2: What Makes a Region?

GLO: 5.1 Physical Geography of Canada: Students will demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality
of life of all Canadians.

SLO: 5.1.2 Students will examine, critically, the physical geography of Canada by exploring and
reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
- What are the major geographical regions, landforms and bodies of water in Canada?
(LPP)
- How do landforms, bodies of water and natural resources affect the quality of life in
Canada? (LPP)
- What are the differences and similarities among the geographical regions of Canada?
(LPP)
- What are the factors that determine climate in the diverse geographical regions of
Canada (e.g., latitude, water, mountains)? (LPP)
WebQuest #2
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WebQuest #3: What Affects Life in a Region?

GLO: 5.1 Physical Geography of Canada: Students will demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality
of life of all Canadians.

SLO: 5.1.1 Students will value Canada’s physical geography and natural environment:
- Appreciate how the land sustains communities and the diverse ways that people have of
living with the land (GC, LPP)

5.1.2 Students will examine, critically, the physical geography of Canada by exploring and
reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
- What are the differences and similarities among the geographical regions of Canada?
(LPP)
- How is the geographical region they live in different from other regions of Canada? (LPP)
- What are the factors that determine climate in the diverse geographical regions of
Canada (e.g., latitude, water, mountains)? (LPP)
WebQuest #3
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WebQuest #4: Where Are You From?

Skills and Processes:

Dimensions of Thinking
5.S.2 Students will develop skills of historical thinking:
- Use photographs and interviews to make meaning of historical information
- Organize information, using such tools as a database, spreadsheet or electronic webbing
(ICT)

WebQuest #4
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WebQuest #5: Who Else is From Canada?

Skills and Processes:

Dimensions of Thinking
5.S.1 Students will develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:
- Seek responses to inquiries from various authorities through electronic media
- Recognize that information serves different purposes and that data from electronic
sources may need to be verified to determine accuracy or relevance for the purpose
used
5.S.4 Students will demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving:
- Use data gathered from a variety of electronic sources to address identified problems
WebQuest #5
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