Introduction
The War of 1812
You are about to embark on a web quest! Get excited
to learn about the War of 1812 and important people involved.
In order to begin this quest, you need to put your thinking
caps on and click task!
Task
Why did the War of 1812 begin?
Visit the following website. Read and then answer questions 1 and 2 on your worksheet.
James Madison
Now, read question number 3 on your worksheet and then click on the following link to watch a video.
http://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812
After you answer question 3 click on process and move on to Tecumseh!
Process
Who was Tecumseh?
Visit the following website. Read and then answer number 4 on your worksheet.
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/tecumseh
If you're reading this, give your neighbor a high five!
Now head to the following website and answer question 5 on your worksheet:
**Hint: read the last paragraph to find the answers.
http://mrnussbaum.com/tecumseh/
Now, click on Evaluation to learn about our national anthem!
Evaluation
Oh, say, can you see...
Visit the following website. Read and then answer question number 6.
http://mrnussbaum.com/authors/francis_scott_key/
Pat yourself on the back...you are almost done!
Click on Conclusion to find the answers to questions 7 and 8!
Conclusion
How did the War of 1812 End?
Visit the following website to discover how the War of 1812 ended and who was victorious (Questions 7 & 8).
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/warof1812def.htm
After you have answered all of the questions on the worksheet, click on credits!
Credits
Congratulations! You have successfully completed this web quest!
Now, please flip over your paper and complete the map on the back!
If you have questions about the map, raise your hand and Miss Scharer will come help you.