Abstract:  This paper considers the advantages of incorporating learning standards into web-based classroom instruction.  State education departments throughout the nation are vigorously promulgating new and more stringent learning standards and their accompanying assessments to stem the tide of unsatisfactory student performance. The Internet is a powerful and attractive learning tool that has the potential to motivate even the most reluctant student.  This paper will illustrate how a specific instructional tool, a WebQuest, can effectively deliver standards-based instruction.  Examples of outstanding WebQuests are described in detail.