Introduction
The Battle of Rich Mountain was one of the earliest engagements of The Civil War. The Union, under the command of General McClellan attacked and defeated confederate troops defending the strategic position, and set the boundary of western Virginia, later what would become West Virginia.
Task
Students will visit multiple websites about the Battle of Rich Mountain and write an explanation on the importance of the battle.
SS.8.H.CL3.3 compare and contrast the military strategies of the North and South with regard to specific events and geographic locations in West Virginia (e.g., the Battle of Philippi, Rich Mountain, Droop Mountain, Battle of Scary Creek and Battle of Carnifex Ferry).
Process
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated on a scale of 1-4. 4 being the best and 1 being the worst.
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Score of 4 |
Score of 3 |
Score of 2 |
Score of 1 |
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No grammatical errors and clearly explained the importance of the Battle of Rich Mountain. |
A few grammatical errors and clearly explained the importance of the Battle of Rich Mountain. |
A few grammatical errors and needs to explain some more about the importance of the Battle of Rich Mountain. |
Many grammatical errors and does not accurately explain the importance of the Battle of Rich Mountain. |
Conclusion
Through this webquest students learned when the Battle of Rich Mountain was fought, where the Battle of Rich Mountain was fought, commanding leaders for the Union and the Confederacy, who won the Battle of Rich Mountain, and the importance for winning the Battle of Rich Mountain.
Explain why or why not this was an effective webquest.
What Civil War battle that was fought in western Virginia/West Virginia do you believe to be the most significant? Explain why.