My first impression is that webquests could be a useful tool in a history classroom. They offer a guided structure for research and keep students on track. I think webquests could come in handy when students need to complete projects. Even though it seems a lot of work to set up a good webquest, I think it would take a lot of the stress off of students by supplying a foundation for research instead of throwing them to the wolves of the overwhelming worldwide web.
For example, I found a webquest about the structure of American government with the purpose of having students understand the 3 bodies of government and how a bill becomes a law. The topic was practical and the assignment was reasonable. The author also assigns students to write their representative or Senator, which makes the student feel connected to the larger world. I don't think students would be as overwhelmed to this project and they would actually learn the desired objective.
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