Boulder,
Colorado!
Designed by Marcia Haddigan
Multi-Level ESL Students
Introduction| Task | Process |Evaluation| Conclusion | Credits and Resources | Teacher's Notes
In this lesson, we’re going to find and share interesting information about Boulder, Colorado from the Internet. It is the beginning of our class project to create a reference guide to the history and places of Boulder for new residents from other countries. But today we will start with small steps.
Task First, look at a completed guide to get an
idea of what the final product will be. We will keep it in the
classroom during the project for reference. Next, go over the instructions for this
exercise in class and ask questions. Everyone will find the same
information from a list of websites. Each person will select one website of
personal interest, write a short piece about it, and present it to
the class, Your teacher will start with a sample
worksheet question and demonstrate how to look it up on the Internet
making sure everyone understands the task.
Process 1. Fill
in answers to questions on your worksheet by finding and reading the
websites listed there. Tasks continued
[Worksheet to be entered.]
2. Select one website you liked. Write four sentences to describe this
website and why you chose it.
3. As a class, we will discuss answers to the worksheet questions.
4. Finally, read aloud what you have written about the website and
answer classmates’ questions about your selection.
Websites used to answer questions:
http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=75§ionid=4
http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=76§ionid=4
http://www.boulder.world-guides.com/boulder_landmarks.html
http://www.boulderhistorymuseum.org/timeline.asp
http://www.chautauqua.com/visitor_information.htm
http://www.leanintreemuseum.com/
Evaluation
Rubric 
Now you’ve explored some interesting places and facts about Boulder.
Congratulations you’re on the way to creating a guide for people from
other countries who are newcomers to Boulder.GO
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Teacher Notes
This web quest is for a mixed level ESL class of beginners and low intermediate students.
Additional Comments
For extra credit, advanced students may select one local historical place from the web quest to visit in person. They will share verbally with the class two things they learned from their visit that they did not find online in the web quest. They will receive 20 points for sharing two things they learned.