What is it? Basically an online assignment in a specific format with all the resources listed for students. Easy to make and lots of fun. Listed below are some resources about webquests and some resources for webquests already designed and available for your use. They cover every subject matter and can be searched for as well. Annete Lamb's Literature webquests are for k-12 and provide an excellent example of using technology in the classroom for meaningful learning.

Sample made for a summer reading program Summer Reading Webquest Thompson Brook 5/6 School

Lamb, Annette. Eduscapes Teacher Tap Webquests http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic4.htm
Dodge, Bernie Webquest.org http://webquest.org/index.php
Frazel, Midge. Underrstanding and Using Webquests. http://midgefrazel.net/lrnwebq.html
March , Tom. Learning the World. www.tommarch.com and http://tommarch.com/learning/ (scroll way down to see content) March, Tom. Best Webquests.
Schrock, Kathleen. Webquests http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/webquest/webquest.html
Schrock, Kathleen. Webquests slide show for training teachers http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/shows.html
Spartanburg School Teacher Webquest info http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests.html