Introduction
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to jump in a time capsule and travel back in time? Where would you go? Would you like to attend a party in the 1920s? This was a booming time when parties were wild and raucous and prohibition was being ignored collectively?
The Jazz age is one of the most interesting periods in history. It was a time of rebellion, fashion, fads, money, and extravagant parties. The 1920s had its downside as well: the poor were extremely poor, the stock market crashed, the game of baseball changed forever, and the world was trying to recover from World War 1, which affected everyone. The Jazz Age's ups and downs have incited interest in many who have studied the time period.
Are you ready to dive into a world of glittering parties, raucous music, rebellious women, and exciting societal changes? In this WebQuest, you will travel back in time to find out what life was like in the 1920s.
Task
Throughout this WebQuest, you will utilize your excellent researching skills to learn about life during the Jazz Age. You will take the information you find and put it into a brochure advertising the jazz scene in the 1920s. The goal of your brochure is to discuss the Jazz Age and the birth of jazz.
Use only the resources provided (AKA no Google!) to complete this task.
Process
Step 1: Research
A list of websites for you to use is at the bottom of this page (look under "credits"). Look through those websites and do some research over the birth of jazz. Links are hyperlinked so you know what information is in each one.
Step 2: Brochure
A brochure template has been passed out to you in class. Using the information on your graphic organizer, create a brochure to advertise the jazz scene in the 1920s.
Step 3: Check It Off
After you have made a brochure, make sure you go back and check off your checklist! That is what you will be graded on, so make sure everything is done!
Step 4: Turn It In
After you have completed steps 1-4, turn your brochure in to me!
Evaluation
Make sure you look at the rubric and checklist on TEAMS! This is where you are going to be evaluated on your brochures!
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully completed your WebQuest! In doing so, you have assumed an important role and shown that you can create original and creative work while addressing an authentic task. These are big accomplishments, and they are a lot to be proud of!
Don't let this information escape you! The people we learned about during this WebQuest are important figures in the 1920s and you may be covering them on your summative project!