Introduction
Picture from Masonic Sourcebook: http://www.masonicsourcebook.com/civil_war_brotherhood.htm
It is April 12, 1861. There has been much turmoil between the American States for quite some time. You just recieved word that Fort Sumtur in South Carolina was attacked by the Confederate Warships! The war between the states has began and you must react quickly! What side will you choose?
Task
Welcome!
By using the internet, students will research and analyze events that led up to the civil war. With the information that they researched, they will compare the two sides and formulate an argument for which side of the battle they agree with the most. Students will then presents the information they developed while citing evidence that backs up their opinion by creating either a Google Presentation or Prezzi.
Process
1) Print the following document (the double Bubble) to use as a guide when comparing and contrasting.
http://www.eisd.net/cms/lib04/TX01001208/Centricity/Domain/599/DoubleBubbleMap.pdf
2) Print the following worksheet. Complete this worksheet as you complete the web quest. These questions will keep you on track and assure that you are completing the activity correctly.
3) Sign up with a partner at the following link. There are two roles listed on the sign up sheet; Northern resident or Southern resident. When you sign up for a role you must research from the perspective of a resident that is from your residence.
4) Choose three out of the following 6 websites to gather information about both the confederate and union sides of the Civil War.
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History
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You Tube Civil War Facts and Tactics |
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The Union and Confederate in the Civil War
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You Tube Advantages to the confederate and Union. |
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Civil war Facts |
History Net |
5) Discuss your opinion with the partner that you signed up with. Be sure to explain your stance and provide evidence that backs up your opinion.
6) Decide how you and your partner would like to complete the webquest. You may create a slide show through Google Presentations or create a Prezzi. Your presentation must explains both you and your partners opinion and there must be at least two citations that support your opinion. If you both do not agree on the side then make your presentation a compare and contrast presentation.
7) Create the final project with your partner by going to one of the following websites.
1) Google Presentations
2) Prezzi.com
8) Take teacher evaluation in the Teacher's Page
Evaluation
Let's see How you did!
This project is worth 8 points. You scored ____/8
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2 points |
1 points |
0 point |
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Research |
Student went to all required websites and found at least two supporting details that support the student’s opinion. |
Student went to all required websites and found one supporting detail that supports the student’s opinion. |
Student went to all required websites but did not find details that support the student’s opinion. |
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Collaboration |
Student discussed their opinion with a partner and listen to their partner’s point of view. They developed a mutual agreement or explained their reasoning for not agreeing. |
Student discussed their opinion with their partner and listened to their partner’s point of view but did not developed a mutual agreement or explain their reasoning for not agreeing. |
Student did not discuss their opinion with their partner and listen to their partner’s point of view. |
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Evidence/Citation |
Student has two citations in their final report. Each citation is cited correctly. |
Student has one citation in their final report. Citation is cited correctly. |
Student did not incorporate a citation in their final report and/or one citation is not cited. |
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Expression |
Student’s final report is either presented through a google presentation or Prezzi. It also has several sources of evidence supporting the student’s opinion. |
Student’s final report is presented through a google presentation or Prezzi but does not include evidence that supports the student’s opinion. |
The student did not complete the final report. |
Conclusion
Congratulations!!
You have Completed the "Living in the year 1861"
Web Quest!
During your Quest you have:
1. Learned the difference between facts and opinions within a text.
2. Researched and analyzed various websites in order to find evidence that backs up your opinion.
3. Have disscussed your thoughts with a partner in order to express your opinions and listen to another person's point of view.
Great Job!
Always remember that there are many opinions out their so be sure to listen to the point of view of others and always back up your opinion with supporting detail!
Teacher Page
Learning Objective:
By using the internet, students will research and analyze events that led up to the civil war. With the information that they researched, they will compare the two sides and formulate an argument for which side of the battle they agree with the most. Students will then presents the information they developed while citing evidence that backs up their opinion through a collaborative presentation.
Common Core Standards:
Key Ideas and Details:
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.