Resources Needed


Below is a list of resources needed to complete this webquest.  Not all of these items are an absolute requirement.  The students may be creative and need items not listed here.  The teacher must be open to all ideas and get whatever items are needed.



List of All Website Used to Create This Webquest
Teacher Resources
Chicago Tourism Sites
Motivational Speaker Sites
Travel Sites
Tutorials For Students
Business Websites



TEACHER RESOURCES

http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/timelines.asp?id=5811 - Smartdrawer is a software manufacturer that sells timeline creation software.  This site tells you where you can purchase this software.

http://www.timelinecreator.com/home.htm -Timeline creator is a software manufacturer that sells timeline creation software.  This site tells you where you can purchase this software.


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CHICAGO TOURISM SITES

http://www.chicago.il.org/ - Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau

http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/ - Chicago Office of Tourism

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_tourism.htm - Chicago Tourism

http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/cinf/222nm/tourist_info.html - University of Chicago site

http://www.meetinchicago.com/ - Chicago Convention and Tourism

http://www.chicagotourismdirectory.com/ - Chicago Tourism Directory

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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Used for Clip-Art

http://www.motivationalplus.com/ - Mike Moore, a motivational speaker, is informative and humorous.  He also draws cartoons which are being used in this webquest.
 
http://www.squarewheels.com/ - Got square wheels cartoon from this site about Scott Simmerman.

http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/dilbert/ - Dilbert cartoon site.

http://www.seashell.com.au/AboutAM_Motivation.htm - Andrew Mathews, a motivational speaker, is informative and humorous.  He also draws cartoons which are being used in this webquest.



MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING TOPICS
References for Students


http://www.speaking.com - This site was used as a sample of topics that motivational speakers might talk about in their presentations.

http://www.speakersbureau.com/ - This site was used as a sample of topics that motivational speakers might talk about in their presentations.

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TRAVEL SITES



http://www.travelocity.com/ - This site was used to get airfare, hotel, and car rental rates.

http://www.expedia.com/Default.asp?CCheck=1 - This site was used to get airfare, hotel, and car rental rates.

http://www.travel.com/ - This site was used to get airfair, hotel, and car rental rates.

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TUTORIALS FOR STUDENTS


WORD TUTORIALS

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/word/ - Florida Gulf Coast University.  Features are grouped into categories making it easy to locate a specific feature the student wants to learn more about.  Also has a site for Excel (see below).

http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorials.htm - From Electric Teacher.  Student looks for the task that he want to learn more about and clicks on it.  The step-by-step directions are easy to understand.  Also has a site for PowerPoint (see below).


EXCEL TUTORIALS

http://www.usd.edu/trio/tut/excel/ - This site provides the user with a full tutorial, which can be completed in its entirerty.  This site also indexes specific features for those students who are familiar with Excel but just need help with a speicific feature.  There is also a quiz at the end.

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/excel/ - Florida Gult Coast University.  Features are grouped into categories making it easy to locate a specific feature the student wants to learn more about.  Also has a site for Word (see above).


POWERPOINT TUTORIALS

http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial3.htm - From Electric Teacher.  Student looks for the task that he want to learn more about and clicks on it.  The step-by-step directions are easy to understand.  Also has a site for Word (see above).

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/ppt/ - Florida Gult Coast University.  Features are grouped into categories making it easy to locate a specific feature the student wants to learn more about.  Also has a site for Word and Excel site (see above).


INSPIRATION TUTORIALS

http://www.inspiration.com/popups/insptutorial/index.cfm - This site comes directly from the creater of inspiration.  It is indexed for easy use.

http://aitt.acadiau.ca/tutorials/Inspiration/ - This site provides links on how to accomplish specific tasks.  It is easy to find exactly what you are looking for.


KID PIX TUTORIALS

http://www.learningspace.org/prof_growth/training/Kidpix/KidPixOverview.html - This site walks the student through the process of creating five slides.

http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/media/btkl.htm - This site lists the features of Kid Pix and provides links so that the user can learn about specific features.


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BUSINESSES FOR WEBQUEST

1.  TECHNOLOGY

http://www.nintendo.com/index.jsp - Manufacturers interactive entertainment.

http://www.nintendo.com/index.jsp - Manufacturers video games.

http://www.microsoft.com/ - Manufacturers technology solutions.

http://www.global.yamaha.com/ - Manufacturers technology

http://www.att.com/ - Data and voice communications company


2.  FOOD INDUSTRY

http://www.evansfood.com/ - Manufacturer of pork rinds.

http://www.kronosproducts.com/ - Manufacturers Greek food products.

http://www.senortamale.com/ - Manufacturers Mexican food products.

http://www.pastorelli.com/index.html - Manufacturers Italian food products.

http://www.peerfoods.com/ - Manufacturers smoked and roasted meats.

http://www.starbucks.com/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1 – Manufactureres coffee.

http://www.comfortcake.com/ - Manufacturers bakery goods.

http://www.elicheesecake.com/ - Manufacturers bakery goods.

http://www.auntieannes.com/ - Manufacturers pretzels.

http://www.dreyersinc.com/ - Manufacturers ice cream.

http://www.greatbeans.com/default.tpl?cart=105845470546133 – Manufacturers coffee.

http://www.fanniemay.com/ - Manufacturers candy.

http://www.peerlesscandy.com/Default.htm - Manufacturers candy.

http://www.tootsie.com/ - Manufacturers candy.

http://www.mms.com/ - Manufacturers candy.

http://www.dominicks.com/ - Grocery store.

http://www.pepsico.com/ - Manufacturers convenient foods and beverages.

http://www2.coca-cola.com/ - Manufacturers non-alcoholic beverages and syrups.

http://www.tgifridayss.com/main_flash.html - Restaurant.


3.  RETAIL

http://www.leosdancewear.com/ - Manufacturer of dancewear.

http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/default.aspx - Department store.

http://www.marshallsonline.com/ - Department store.

http://www.spiegel.com/home.asp - Department store.

http://www.clairestores.com/company/corpinfo.html - Sells costume jewerly.

http://www.gap.com/asp/home_gap.html?wdid=0 – Speciality retailer.

http://www.levi.com/ - Speciality retailer.

http://www.kbtoys.com/kbindex.html?_e=3f16c&_v=3F16C3C9TUIJaA608EF6EB22 – Toy Retailer.

http://www.irconnect.com/petm/ - Manufacturers pet supplies.

http://www.walgreens.com/default.jhtml - Leading drugstore chain.

http://www.sears.com/sr/homepages/sears_homepage.jsp - Department Store.


4.  BANKING/FINANCIAL

http://www.citibank.com/domain/?BVE=http://web.da-us.citibank.com&BVP=/cgi-bin/citifi/scripts/&BV_UseBVCookie=no&US&_u=visitor – Financial Institution.


5.  INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING

http://www.decoratorssupply.com/ - Manufacturer of ornamental finishings.

http://www.rexam.com/ - Manufacturer of consumer packaging.

http://www.marsco-mfg.com/ - Manufacturers glass products.

http://www.naylorpipe.com/front.asp - Manufacturers spiralweld pipe.

http://www.ozinga.com/ - Manufacturers concrete.

http://www.rapiddisplays.com/index2.htm - Manufacturers displays.

http://www.saralee.com/home.aspx - Manufacturers differenent products for consumers.

http://www.transcoproducts.com/ibhp.htm - Manufacturers insulator pads.

http://www.tripplite.com/ - Manufacturers electrical equipment.

http://www.ugnusa.com/ - Manufacturers motor vehicle parts.

http://www.whsalisbury.com/# - Manufacturers electrical safety products.

http://www.americangrinding.com/ - Grinding and welding company.

http://www.slidematicproducts.com/ - Manufacturers metal products.

http://www.marathon.com/ - Manufacturer of crude oil and natural gas.


6.  MOTOR VEHICLES

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en/home.asp?bmLocale=en_US – Manufacturers motorcycles.

http://www.honda.com/ - Manufacturers cars and motorcycles.

http://www3.porsche.com/countryselector.htm - Manufacturers cars.

http://www.jaguarusa.com/us/ - Manufacturers cars and motocycles.

http://www.aamco.com/ - Automotative Repairs.


7.  SPORTING GOODS

http://www.rawlings.com/home/index.jsp - Manufacturers sports equipment.

http://www.spalding.com/ - Manufactureres sports equipment.

http://www.adidas.com/ - Manufacturers sports equipment.

http://www.eastonsports.com/index_flash.php?chg= - Manufacturers sports equipment.


8.  FURNITURE

http://www.steelcase.com/en/findex.jsp - Manufacturers office furniture.

http://www.lazboy.com/ - Manufacturers furniture.

http://www.broyhillfurn.com/ - Manufacturers furniture.


9.  FAST FOOD

http://www.mcdonalds.com/ - Fast food corportation.

http://www.subway.com/subwayroot/index.aspx - Fast food corporation.

http://www.yum.com/ - Fast food corporation.


10.  MISCELLANOUS

http://abbott.com/ - Discovers, develops, and markets advanced health care products.

http://www.ups.com/ - Package delivery company.

http://www.up.com/ - Transportation company



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