Introduction
Welcome to your Shackleton's Stowaway Webquest!
Today you will research history and geography in your quest to learn more about the famed polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton. You will create a map, research world events, learn about other Antarctic expeditions, and examine resources to build background on Shackleton and the expedition depicted in our novel, Shackleton's Stowaway.
Now, move to the Task section.
Task
Follow the prompts and links in the Process section; there is a rubric located in the Evaluation section. Follow all instructions exactly, so you earn the full allotment of points.
Your webquest consists of the following tasks:
1) Trace Shackleton's route on map
2) Find facts about world events during the time period
3) Find facts about Ernest Shackleton
4) Find facts about Perce Blackborow
5) Watch an interactive video about Shackleton's expedition
6) Find photos or illustrations that represent what you read and saw in this webquest.
All sections of the project, with the exception of the map, must be turned in through Google Classroom, with your name(s) clearly marked. You need to create a Google doc or presentation to turn in through Google Classroom, but you may create a PowerPoint or a Word document initially, and then copy it into a Google doc to turn in.
This project is due Thursday, September 3!
You may work with 1 partner of your choice, but each of you must contribute to the webquest. You will turn in 1 webquest with 2 names.
At the end of day 1, you must check in with your teacher and inform her of your progress.
Process
Step 1: Pick up a map sheet for the Antarctic Map Activity. Follow the directions on the sheet and turn this in when you are finished. You will need a red pen!! Remember to put your name(s), date, block in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Create a Word Document or PowerPoint titled: Shackleton's Stowaway Webquest. Be sure to list name(s), date, block in the upper right corner. You will enter all your answers on this document. Label each step.
Step 3: Research world events from 1908-1914. What was happening in the world during this time? Did any events impact polar exploration? You need at least 3 facts presented in bullet point form and written in complete sentences. Remember to use a reliable research site and cite your sources. Suggested sites are listed below.
Step 4: Who was Ernest Shackleton? Why did he become an explorer? Why was this expedition so important to him?You need at least 5 facts about the polar explorer presented in bullet point form and written in complete sentences. Remember to use a reliable research site and cite your sources. Suggested sites are listed below.
Step 5: Who was Perce Blackborow? How did he come to be a part of this expedition? You need at least 3 facts about him presented in bullet point form and written in complete sentences. Remember to use a reliable research site and cite your sources. Suggested sites are listed below.
Step 6: Go to
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/shackleton/index_em…
and watch the interactive video about Shackleton's expedition. Record at least 2 observations after watching the video. These must be in bullet point form and written in complete sentences. (Commentary on video production/quality does not count.)
Step 7: Find at least 2 photos that relate to what you have learned in this project and write a caption explaining your choice of photo. Don't forget to cite your sources!
Suggested resources:
Library encyclopedias/reference books (ask Mrs. Deisher if you have a question)
Online encyclopedia or reference sites: www.britannica.com; www.reference.com
CIA Factbook site: http://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
NOVA Online (PBS) site: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/shackleton/1914/
Website about Antarctica & other related topics:
http://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica
http://www.antarctic-circle.org/rosove.htm
http://www.antarctic-circle.org/timeline.htm
http://www.enduranceobituaries.co.uk
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/28/world/antarctic-historic-photos/index.htm…;
****(The last link is from a CNN article discussing negatives from Shackleton's trip that were recently found. More on the negatives can be found in a site referenced in the article.)
Evaluation
Rubric: (This is a project grade!)
Step 1 (map)--5 possible points
Step 2 (format)--10 possible points
Step 3: (world events)--20 possible points
Step 4: (Shackleton)--20 possible points
Step 5: (Blackborow)--20 possible points
Step 6: (Video)--5 points
Step 7: (photos/captions)--10 possible points
Grammar/Mechanics--10 possible points
Total possible points: 100
Conclusion
At the conclusion of this project, you should be albe to discuss the following topics:
Antarctic exploration, world events at the time of Shackleton's expedition, Ernest Shackleton, and Perce Blackborow.
This background research will enable you to fully understand our novel, Shackleton's Stowaway.
I hope you are excited to begin!
Credits
Credit must be given to the following sites for assistance in creating this product: