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Oracle ThinkQuest http://www.thinkquest.org/en/

The website uses an innovative approach to provide resources to all ages on a variety of topics created by students. There are over 8,000 websites.

Within the library tab students can explore the books and literature section and search by keyword, category, spotlight on exemplary sites, winning sites, age division, and the country where the website was created. Students can narrow the search further by author, books and reviews, fantasy, plays and drama, poetry, short stories and essays, and storytelling. Within the websites are lesson plans, multimedia resources, and educational games and activities.

Advantages Students can access the websites and links at their own pace and assignments could allow for self-selection of wide variety of topics. Students could practice and utilize their informational skills to locate information and resources. Students are exposed to citations.

Disadvantages Requires an internet connection. Sites can become outdated and are not generally updated.

Students can create ThinkQuests and develop not only their voice, but their choice of study through project-based assignments through questioning. Students are authentically engaged, motivated by the use of technology and learn to create effective end products. Ideal for reflection and review.

Information Skills - Strategies Grades 3-5 Competency Goal 1 The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening and viewing purposes. 1.05.5 Locate and read several different versions of Cinderella from other countries. Compare and contrast different versions. Present the information in a variety of formats (e.g., charts, graphs). @http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/information/scos/strategies/0835goal1?&print=true

Cinderella Around the World http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0310228/ Students may explore Cinderella variations in thirteen countries, as well as learn about the countries.