| "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES" WEBQUEST Will you believe it, or not? Objectives: Fact vs Fiction, Persuasive Writing, Research Written by Nicole Umphrey October 2005  |
| INTRODUCTION: An alien from outer space visits you one night. Until that very night you did not believe in "beings from outer space" or in UFOs. Now you are wondering just how many of the mysteries in our world today are real. So, you gather your detectives cape and your best detective buddies. You all set out to uncover the truths involving today's "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES...." |
| TASK: You and your Super Sleuth buddies have just decided to gather information about an Unsolved Mystery. Instead of a spyglass, you will be using books and the Internet for your investigation. Your team will then decide what are truly facts and what facts are truly fiction. |
| PROCESS: Step 1: You and your partners will choose an Unsolved Mysteries. Step 2: Use the Primary and Secondary RESOURCES provided below to research and write down facts about the Unsolved Mystery you chose. Also, use the RESOURCES to write down information you believe makes the Unsolved Mystery fictional. Record your findings on the chart provided by your teacher. Step 3: After recording your information, you will need to make a poster (or Powerpoint slideshow). On the poster include the following: 1. Title of your Unsolved Mystery
2. Names of the members in your group 3. Photos/Drawings to go with your Unsolved Mystery 4. A paragraph organizing "FACTS" about your mystery. 5. A paragraph organizing information you believe to be "FICTION". 6. A paragraph explaining your "CONCLUSIONS" as to whether you feel your Unsolved Mystery is more FACT or FICTION. |
| PRIMARY RESOURCE: Unexplained mysteries SECONDARY RESOURCES: After exploring the link above, you
may visit some of the other links listed below if needed, or read some
of the reference books provided by the school librarian:
Amelia Earhart Loch Ness Monster Bermuda Triangle Easter Island |
| EVALUATION: Scoring guide to be posted soon! |
| CONCLUSION: As you and your buddies travel to an unknown world with your new alien friend you have peace of mind knowing that you truly know the truth behind one of lifes........."UNSOLVED MYSTERIES"!  |