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This
WebQuest was designed with the fifth grade classrooms of California in
mind. I used the adopted text, Harcourt Brace, Early United States, to help guide
me in the creation of this WebQuest. Please keep in mind that everything
here can be modified to meet your particular needs. When I have implemented a WebQuest in my classroom, I try to make sure that there are plenty of other related projects for my students to be engaged in. I do this primarily because I have a very limited amount of technology available to me, and I want all of my students actively learning. While some students are researching, others are creating Power Point slides, or designing and creating artifacts to bring to the Ceremony. If some students are very fast and have everything completed, they can help others finish or begin on a topic that perhaps wasn't covered by someone else, and is of interest to them. Divide your class into four cooperative groups. Each group will be an Indian Tribe. The tribes are listed on the Resource Page. Each group needs to decide who is going to research the different topics. Once this is decided upon, the groups can begin researching, and taking notes. You will need to walk them through the writing process. I always show my class several different Power Point presentations so they have a good idea of what theirs should look like. There are sample PowerPoint presentations above. These were created by other fifth grade students. When their research is finished, they can begin working on their story boards and eventually create their Power Point slides. Once the research, Power Point presentation, and artifacts are finished, the Indian Alliance Celebration takes place. Students come dressed as Indians and I find someone to act as the Great Chief and others to be members of his council. The anticipation is incredible! Parents can be invited to look on as the ceremony takes place. Be as creative as you want. The fun is up to you and your students. |
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