1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Based on a template from The WebQuest PageThe WebQuest Page Art Thief! A webQuest for high school

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits You are an art thief! Many of the works of art in the world today are incredibly expensive, some are even priceless, so it is up to you to take the easy way out and plan a heist to liberate these masterpieces from the tyrannical big business which holds them captive and only allows them to be seen for a reasonable price of admission. But we cannot simply rush in and take what we please, a good art thief knows that a serious amount of time should be spent in planning for such a heist. You must first decide on the specific works of art you wish to liberate, then find their locations, their size and dimensions, their media, and their historical significance. You also will need to find out as much as you can about the museums in which they are being held captive. Information is key! The art thief must be cool, cunning, and possess a sharp wit! Are you up to the challenge? Introduction

3. Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits As a wannabe art thief, it will be your job to collect all of the resources necessary to pull off the perfect heist. But what works of art are worth stealing, anyway? Which works of art possess the historical and technical qualities which would make them worthy of the effort you are about to put forth? In a group with one other art lover (thief), you must select FIVE works of art from the list presented under Process and find where in the world they are located, as well as the following information: Vitals (artist, date, media, dimensions, location, picture of the work of art) Historical Significance (Where was it created? Why? Patronage? Cost?) The payoff (Why steal it? Aesthetics? Importance? Spite? Justify your choice!) You will also need to acquire as much information as possible on the museum in which the work of art is located. Where is it located? What are its hours of operation? What is it famous for? Everything is important! Compile this information into a folder for easy reference! You are the thief! Title The Task

4. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits 1.You will be choose a partner to work with for this project! 2.You will then be asked to choose from the following list FIVE works of art to liberate: - Venus and Mars, Botticelli - The Madonna of the Pinks, Rafael - The Virgin of the Rocks, Leonardo da Vinci - Self Portrait at the Age of 34, Rembrandt - Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci - The Slave, Michelangelo - Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso - Arc of Petals, Alexander Calder - The Poet, Pablo Picasso - Toilette, George Grosz 3. After your group has chosen five works of art from the list, you will then need to do an internet search to discover the location and other pertinent information about each work of art (see The Task for complete list of required information) 4.After you have acquired all required information, you will need to organize the information into a PowerPoint for easy reference as well as illustrate 3-5 facts you have uncovered throughout your research. These illustrations should relate directly to each specific work of art. 5.After your PowerPoint has been created, you will fine tune it as a good draft. 6.The following websites will be useful in your research: - http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en - http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/about/contact.htm - http://www.guggenheim.org/ The Process

5. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score Quality of Information Student acquires a low level of pertinent and quality information on selected works of art. Student acquires a moderate level of pertinent and quality information on selected works of art. Student acquires a moderately high level of pertinent and quality information on selected works of art. Student acquires a high level of pertinent and quality information on selected works of art. Number of Artworks Student presents research on less than THREE works of art. Student presents research on THREE works of art. Student presents research on FOUR works of art. Student presents research on FIVE different works of art. Presentation of information Little information (less than 79%) is presented in an organized, easily read, and interesting manner. Some information (79- 88%) is presented in an organized, easily read, and interesting manner. Most information (89- 99%) is presented in an organized, easily read, and interesting manner. All information is presented in an organized, easily read, and interesting manner. Group work/use of tools Some students in a group are not sharing responsibility and the internet is not used in a mature, responsible manner. Some students in a group contribute slightly more to finished products than others, and the internet is mostly used in a mature, responsible manner. Some students in a group contribute slightly more to finished products than others, and the internet is used in a mature, responsible manner. All students in a group contribute equally to finished product and the internet is used in a mature, responsible manner. Classroom behavior All students in a group are on task and working for very little of the class period. All students in a group are on task and working for some of the class period. All students in a group are on task and working for the majority of the class period. All students in a group are on task and working for the entire class period. Evaluation:

6. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Congratulations! You are now more than prepared for your exciting adventure into the world as an art thief. There is one issue which you may not have been aware of at the very beginning of this information-gathering experience: stealing art is illegal. Yikes! I know! It is a shame, but it looks like the planning stages of this project are about all we can safely complete without fear of incarceration for 10-20 years. This small setback aside, over the course of this fact-finding adventure you have acquired invaluable knowledge related to art history and the various art museums located all over the world. Do not be discouraged, for this knowledge will serve you well in further understanding the artists and works of art which make our world such a rich and wonderful place to live! Conclusion

7. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Images: jasharawan.com/images/blogimages/thief.jpg www.popartuk.com ipkitten.blogspot.com You may visit The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group to create your own webquest!The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group Credits & References