"From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere!" ~Dr. Seuss
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion
Dr.
Seuss is well known for his catchy rhyming books. His magical stories
often include silly rhymes that leave his readers laughing and smiling from
one great book to the next...
Let's take a webquest to
learn about how Dr. Seuss came to be one of America's favorite children's authors!
Click your
way through the internet
to learn about the Cat in the Hat...
I'm sure
you'll agree
with most certainty
That he's truly a very COOL cat!
By the end of this research project, you will have learned biographical information about the famous author, Dr. Seuss.
Find
the answers to the questions below by clicking on the link within each
line. Use the LOTUS diagram on the back of your webquest activity sheet to record
your answers... Have fun learning about the great Dr. Seuss!
After you have
visited a website, click on the
"BACK" button in order to return to this webquest.
| #1 | What was Dr. Seuss's real name? |
| #2 | When was Dr. Seuss's date of birth? |
| #3 | He was born in what city and state? |
| #4 | When he was growing up, his mother often soothed her children to sleep by ... (finish this sentence) |
| #5 | Who does Dr. Seuss credit for his rhyming and writing abilities? |
| #6 | Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss) left home to attend what college? |
| #7 | By the end of his career, Dr. Seuss had written how many children's books? |
| #8 | Review this listing of books and write down the titles of 2 of your favorite Dr. Seuss books. |
We'd love to hear a word or two about this
special quest...
We're sure you'd agree... just as sure as can be...
Dr. Seuss is simply THE BEST!
Please take a few moments to fill out the feedback form stapled to your WebQuest activity sheet. Your comments will be greatly appreciated!
We hope you enjoyed this webquest activity as you explored the life and times of Dr. Seuss... After you have recorded your answers, turn in your activity sheet to receive a special surprise!
Thank you for visiting our site!
Credits
Introduction
