Drama Webquests

The webquests created here are primarily designed as examples and may become out-dated.  Webquests should be checked by teachers before assigning them to students as there is always the risk that sites have been cyber-squatted or the content has changed to other inappropriate or irrelevant forms.

I have included a more substantial overview of the process of a webQuest in DEW n1v18

Sample Webquest (Template)  

The topics below indicate some of the webQuests I hope to create in the near future.  If you create any in the meantime and want to make them available via this site (either as a link or as a site resource) please visit the Contact page and drop me a note.

Possible webQuests for Drama (in development)

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

• Web Quest Training Materials

This site is designed to serve as a resource to those who are using the WebQuest model to teach with the web. By pointing to excellent examples and collecting materials developed to communicate the idea, all of us experimenting with WebQuests will be able to learn from each other.

• Web Quest Design Process

This page provides a really useful framework for creating webquests.   The ideas will need to be adapted if you want to create practical Drama  

• Concept to Classroom - associated with Disney - webQuests

Welcome to WebQuests. Start here in the "Explanation" section, which is all about the CONCEPT. Then go on to "Demonstration" and the following sections, where we move from CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM!

• SAMPLE WEBQUESTS 
  
  • On the Costume History Catwalk (Grades 9-12) by B. and D. Fleming
  • Origins of Greek Drama (Grades 9-12) by K. Reno 
  • Retelling the Classic Tales 
  • Retelling the Classic Tales: A Drama Webquest (Grades 5-8)
  • Theatre History 101 (Grades 10 and Above)
  • Theatrical Webquest 
  • Which Way Is Up? (Grades 9-12) by B. and D. Fleming
  • Land Ho! created by Robin Becker in 1999

  TRACKSTAR TRACKS - These are very similar to the idea of a webQuest.  And the Trackstar tool lets you create your own. This listing below is a sample of some of the Tracks that used to operate.  A recent update of the TRACKSTAR site means most of these links are now not functioning properly - but they have introduced a new search function and I have found it very effective - there appear to be several hundred theatre and Drama related Tracks operating via the site.

  • Bunraku - Japanese Puppetry Theatre by Barbara Bishop  Explore the awe-inspiring techniques of the Bunraku puppetry masters. This Japanese art form involves the animation of large hand-crafted puppets. Their three-person puppetry techniques are unlike any other in the world.
  • How to Critique a Play - Theatre Reviews  by Barbara Bishop  Students use the Play Review Checklist found at the first Trackstar Link as they read the on-line theatre reviews found at the other URLs listed at this Trackstar. Students read the review and then use the checklist to see how thorough the review was. It is best if students read reviews of plays with which they are familiar. Teachers may want to assign only some of the reviews listed here if time restricts or if students are not familiar with all plays. The checklist contains a rubric which the teacher might want to use as a way to grade students as they write their own reviews of plays.
  • Mystery and Morality Plays of Medieval English Theatre  This Trackstar connects students with informative and interactive links to learn about the Mystery and Morality plays of the English Middle Ages. 
  • Creating Sets  Play Production-This is an overview course in technical theatre and drama. As a part of the stagecraft unit, students are expected to utilize practical skills in measuring, drawing scale models, and constructing scale set models of a play to be performed during the current year. What they learn is then carried over into the actual construction of a stage set. This enables the student to recognize the value and difficulty of the technical side of a production. It also helps encourage students to consider a career on the opposite side of the curtain. This unit is found in the Content Standards and Learning Expectations of the Tennessee Curriculum Frameworks: Drama Content Standard: Level VI. The learner will understand and use processes, techniques, and materials of technical theatre
  • Theatre History Drama I - Students should develop an awareness of theatre heritage and survey theatre and dramatic conventions throughout history. This internet unit will allow students to research the different eras of Theatre History. Once research has been completed, student groups will select an era of Theater History, and then each student will investigate a topic for that era. The groups will then present their findings in a 20-30 minute multimedia presentation. This unit addresses the following Content Standards and Learning Expectations of the Tennessee Curriculum Frameworks: Drama Content Standard: Level II. The student will develop an awareness of theatre heritage; Level III. The student will explore theatre heritage and history; Level IV. The student will survey theatre and dramatic conventions throughout history
  • Dramatic Expression  Do your drama students sometimes lack confidence when speaking/acting before their peers? This unit helps build confidence in those students and provides creative means for exploring their imaginations. The Curriculum Standard for Theatre Arts, grade cluster 9-12, goal is to develop the means of expression for the individual through the use of drama/theatre experience. In addition, the student will identify and respond to various sensory stimuli.
  • Greek Drama This is an introduction to Greek Drama with an emphasis on the history of Greek Drama and specifically tragedy. It also explores the characteristics of the tragic hero, a study of the Greek Theatre, and some information on Sophocles and his play and Antigone
  • Children's Creative Theatre  K-2 / Special Education needs can be addressed using this unit. The stated Learning Gap is using higher order thinking skills through problem solving and imagination. Students use their imaginations as they study drama. The content standard for technology states the student will analyze the social impact and explore ethical issues of technology usage
  • Basic Acting and Characterisation  This track is designed for a General high school Drama student beginning to learn acting skills and general characterization. Learning Gap and Curriculum Standard) Acting skills include the body positions such as cheating out, full front and profile and the ways students should use them. Most general drama students have difficulty in creating characters, they cannot make them "believable" and interesting.
  • Drama  These links provide access to units that teach creative dramatics or describe various dramatic techniques. Interdisciplinary activities are also included in order to incorporate drama with social studies, reading, science, art, and other learning areas
  • Creative Sparks  Is it difficult for your high school students to express themselves creatively? Sometimes free imagination is inhibited at the high school level, and it takes a little push for these students to relax. This track is based on the Curriculum Standard for Theatre Arts (Goal 1) for grade cluster 9-12: to develop means of expression for the individual through the use of drama/theatre experiences
  • Rockin' the Classroom with Multimedia and Drama  A resource of drama activities, multimedia clips, and links to other web sites and organizations that are valuable for the experienced drama teacher, and the elementary teacher wanting to incorporate drama and theatre into their lessons.
  • Victorian Costumes and Furniture  This track takes students through websites with information on Victorian style costumes and furniture. Great for Theatre Arts and drama students