To complete this WebQuest, each group of students will imagine that they are a group of siblings. They all want a family pet more than anything else in the world, and their parents have finally agreed to consider it. It is the children's responsibility to research potential pets, decide on the best pet for their family, and find a way to convince their parents of their decision. Along the way, children will develop their research, decision-making, and cooperation skills - and learn what "pet care" is really all about.
This WebQuest has been designed for students in Grades Four or Grade Five. Groups of three would likely work the best, but it all depends on you and your students.
Saskatchewan Evergreen Curriculum Standards - Curriculum connections of this WebQuest
Enhancing and Enriching the Project - Tips and ideas to make the most of your students' learning during the completion of their WbeQuest projects
Evaluation - Click here for a sample rubric for evaluating your students' WebQuest projects. You may choose to print and use this rubric exactly how it is, or adapt it to better suit your students
Extending the Learning from this Project - Ideas for continuing humane education & animal-related themes in your classroom
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