After creating a wiki space with my partner, we were able to create a custom made assignment that is perfect for what I'm going over in class. In that wiki we were able to make a web quest that set the students out on an independent mission that would have them answer a series of questions. This assignment will have students find out about world explorers and it will also force students to efficiently navigate the internet.
http://worldhistoryexplorers.wikispaces.com/