The Resources block in a WebQuest is a list of web pages which the instructor has located that will help the learner accomplish the task. The Resources are pre-selected so that learners can focus their attention on the topic rather than surfing aimlessly.

It's important to note that resources for the students are not restricted to those found on the web. For example...

The Investigating Archaeotype WebQuest involved a wide range of resources, including an audioconference with a distant expert, a videoconference with a not-so-distant teacher, a videotape, hard copy of an evaluation report, and a number of web pages. There's no reason that a WebQuest might not include textbooks, audiotapes, and face-to-face interaction with other people among the resources.

Very often, it makes sense to divide the list of resources so that some are examined by everyone in the class, while others are read by subsets of learners who are playing a specific role or taking a particular perspective. For example... In Avoid it Like the Plague, by Tommy Lee, all students look at three sites to give them a basic grounding in the Black Plague. Then, depending on the role they are playing, they make use of an additional two websites. By giving separate data sources to learners, you ensure the interdependence of the group and give the learners an incentive to teach each other what they've learned.