Introduction
You have decided to go abraod to study in the United States with the dream of attending a prestige school. With numerous schools to choose from, think of the possibility of enrolling at an Ivy League school. In this webquest, students will use different sources to learn about the 8 Ivy League schools and decide which is the best option for them.
Task
You will research different Ivy League schools to see which ones would be a good option for you and your postsecondary education needs. You will be required to create a brochure that will document 3 of the top schools of your choice.
Process
Process 1:
Watch the videos below to research and choose 3 different Ivy League schools that you are interested in applying to after high school.
Process 2:
Choosing a college is a big decision. Take our quiz and we’ll help you decide which Ivy League school is right for you!
https://brainfall.com/quizzes/which-ivy-league-school-should-you-go-to/
Process 3: Refer to the resources that you have researched to make a list of the following information for 3 of the top Ivy League schools of your choice.
- location
- tuition (in-state and out-of-state)
- room/board
- at least 2 different majors the school offers that you are interested in
- student enrollment
- student life
- college's website
- 3 photos of each college/school
You may also google the school or use their website to obtain the information.
Process 4: Create a brochure using powerpoint, Microsoft publisher, or craft your own that showcases the 3 Ivy League schools of your choice.
Be sure to include all the information that you have found from process 3 in the brochure. The brochure should be divided into sections. If you decide to craft your own brochure using paper, you should include a cover page, Left inside page (first Ivy League school choice) Middle section (second Ivy League school choice), Right inside page (third Ivy League school choice). The back cover can be your choice. (Be creative).
Evaluation
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You will be evaluated using the following rubric. TWO SEPARATE GRADES: WEBQUEST FINDINGS & PRESENTATION
Please review the rubric ahead of time to make sure that you have included everything on the rubric in the “Exceptional” category.
- Be sure to include the following information for the presentation.
Information about school Included
| Location | Yes | No |
| Tuition (in-state and out-of-state) | Yes | No |
| Room/board | Yes | No |
| 2 different majors the school offers | Yes | No |
| Student enrollment | Yes | No |
| Student life | Yes | No |
| College's website | Yes | No |
| 3 photos of each college/school | Yes | No |
Brochure/Powerpoint Evaluation
Webquest Rubric
http://sjspeandhealth.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/7/0/13700485/webquestrubric.pdf
Conclusion
Conclusion:
College can be stressful. It's easy to get into a cycle where you can lack motivation, confidence, and drive.
In this Webquest, you have learned how to successfully navigate through different internet sources to find information pertaining to the 8 Ivy League schools and make informed decisions when choosing the schools of your choice. You have gathered credible facts and evidence about the Ivy League schools to prepare a brochure presentation.
With the information that you have prepared, you are well informed on the decision of choosing the best Ivy League school. You are now on track to set off to enjoy one of the 8 prestigious Universities located in the NorthEastern region of the United States. Go for it, you've earned it!
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe." — Anatole France
Credits
Youtube.com - Everything You Need to Know About Ivy League Schools / What is the Ivy League?? The Ivies explained
Brainfall.com - Which Ivy League school should you go to quiz/survey
School websites:
Harvard University
Yale University
Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
University of Pennsylvania
Princeton University