About the Webquest:
This webquest is designed for 9-12 grade it can be used in either a history classroom or a government classroom. The project's presentation can use a smaller or larger time limit depending on the class, and the essay is not a necessary part of the project, but would help them in forming a good presentation. If this were used in a government classroom there would need to be more analysis expected on the history of England's government system prior to the war.
The webquest would be beneficial to use after a lesson on the American Revolution so that students are familiar with many of the events already. The project can be done as a group or individuals however, I would recommend group since the quest is lengthy. This webquest is to challenge the students to analyze historical documents through using history itself.
The webquest would be beneficial to use after a lesson on the American Revolution so that students are familiar with many of the events already. The project can be done as a group or individuals however, I would recommend group since the quest is lengthy. This webquest is to challenge the students to analyze historical documents through using history itself.
ISTE Standards:
- Creativity and Innovation- The students do this by applying the facts that they learn in the classroom to generate a unique presentation whether that be a video, PowerPoint, or skit. They are able to be creative yet produce evidence through this presentation that they have learned from the project.
- Research and Information Literacy- Students are expected to use the "references" tab under "Process" to help them begin their research via the Internet. This encourages the students to then do their own research on the topic, thus teaching them how to properly responsibly research through the world wide web.
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- The students use their problem solving skills to figure out how the founding father's decided to write the founding documents and why they were influenced by such events to do so. This encourages them to critically analyze the situation and use research skills to support their claims when looking at the primary sources and documents.
Works Cited:
Pictures:
[Note] All sources on pages other than the "About" page were found via Google images.
Erl (Erling) Syverstad, II (1996-2003 [1775]). The Culpepper FLAG (1775) [Flag/photograph]
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/redwoodsigns/usflag.html
Official U.S. State (n.d.) The U.S. Constitution sitting on top of an American flag [photograph]
http://www.usstatefuneral.mdw.army.mil/about-state-funerals/evolution-of-state-funerals
St. Peter’s (2015) Uncle Sam needs you [poster/photograph]
http://www.eastgrinsteadonline.com/2015/04/14/uncle-sam-needs-you-to-help-st-peters/
n.a. (2015, 1776) Founding Fathers of the United States [painting/photograph]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founding_Fathers_of_the_United_States
Christina Spencer, Celebrant Institute (December 14, 2011). Practice: A Rite for Bill of Rights Day. [photograph].
http://spiritualityhealth.com/blog/celebrant-institute/practice-rite-bill-rights-day
History Channel (2015) George Washington [photograph/portrait painting]
http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/george-washington
Kristen Masters (2012) Celebrating America’s Founding Fathers [Painting/ Photohraph]
http://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/bid/230077/Celebrating-America-s-Founding-Fathers
Andrea Koczela (2014) The Founding Fathers [Painting/Photograph]
http://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-founding-fathers-the-nations-first-book-collectors
John Aman (2011) Why Listen to Our Politically Incorrect Founding Fathers [Painting/Photograph]
http://www.christianheadlines.com/news/politically-incorrect-founding-fathers.html
Documents:
The Constitution:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/
constitution_transcript.html
The Bill of Rights:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/
bill_of_rights_transcript.html
Declaration of Independence:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/
declaration_transcript.html
Videos:
[NOTE: I found all of these videos via YouTube]
Too Late to Apologize A Declaration With Lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_56cZGRMx4&feature=player_embedded
America the Story of Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb7MI8NQLoo&feature=player_embedded
Founding Fathers and the American Revolution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wsb0RRpC8z0
The Constitution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FQsCcbD8&feature=player_embedded
Websites under "Resources":
Revolution Timeline:
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/
revwartimeline.htm
Digital History:
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtID=2&psid=3219
Library of Congress:
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/
presentationsandactivities/presentations/timeline/
amrev/
Timeline:
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/
americanrevolution/timeline.html
http://www.nps.gov/revwar/about_the_revolution
/timeline_of_events_06_10.html
Online Sources:
ISTE Standards: http://www.iste.org/standards/ISTE-standards/standards-for-students