Introduction
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Get ready to become a historical and cultural expert! Over the coming weeks you will be investigating Old Petrie Town. During this historical quest you will inquire and pose questions to gain knowledge of important facts about Old Petrie Town and its historical and cultural significance.
But first we must ask ourselves a very important inquiry question...
Is Old Petrie Town an important local historical and cultural site?
Task
Your task/case is to find out about Old Petrie Town and why it is/is not an important histrocial and cultural site.
Its up to you and your group to become experts in your assigned roles.
Roles
- History Detective
- Cultural Detective
- Community Detective
- (Moreton Bay) Council Detective
During your investigation you will:
- Pose questions and investigate a range of sources
- Decide if you believe Old Petrie Town is an important local site
- Create an artefact to present your findings (poster, timeline, powerpoint, information book, powtoon)
- Present your artefact to the class.
Process
Follow the steps on this page to complete your Historical WebQuest. REMEMBER you are detectives! Have fun and do your best!
Are you ready to learn about Old Petrie Town? Click on the link below to view a site to help you get started. Then follow your steps to complete your task/case.
(insert webpage)
Whole Class KWL Chart: THINK, PUZZLE, EXPOLRE:
- What do we think we know about Old Petrie Town?
- What do we want to know about Old Petrie Town?
- What skills can we use to explore Old Petrie Town?
Step 1 (Individual/Pairs)
*** Your teacher will assign your role***
1. Click on the picture below that is next to your role name to print out your case file.
2. Click on the links provided under your role name to find the information you need to complete your case file. You can also visit all the links and other sites under the other roles.
3. Share your information with your co-detectives. Make sure everyone's notes are complete.
(Click picture to print your note page)
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Historical Detective Investigate historical evidence of Old Petrie Town |
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Cultural Detective Investigate culturally signifcant evidence of Old Petrie Town Indigenous Cultural Experience |
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Community Detective Investigate the community benefits of Old Petrie Town |
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(Moreton Bay) Council Detective Investigate (insert) |
Step 2 (Small Groups)
Now you are ready to form a new team!
(Your teacher will help you form your team)
- Share your research. Listen carefuly as your team mates share, too. Ask questions and discuss what you've learned.
- As a team, you will have to decided why or why not Old Petrie Town is an important local historical and cultural site.
Step 3 (Small Groups)
Your team will now create an artefact to present your findings to try and persuade the rest of your classmates to agree with your decision.
You can make a:
- poster
- timeline
- powerpoint
- information book
- powtoon
- role play
- or come up with your own
Make sure you check with your teacher before you start working on your presentation.
*** Remember you only want to use the facts in your presentation that will help support your decision and convince others to agree.***
Conclusion
Now you are all historical detectives! You have learned about the historical and cultural significane of Old Petrie Town and how even today it still is an important part of our community. You have done a great job working with your co-detectives to collect your evidence and compelete our mission! I hope you enjoyed our Historical WebQuest and until next time make sure you continue to make your classroom community a great place to learn and grown!
Credits
Credits and References