Introduction
Helen Keller was an American educator who overcame the adversity of being blind and deaf. She was born being able to hear and see but got sick at about two years old and the illness took away her hearing and sight. After this WebQuest, you will be able to describe Helen Keller's incredible life. She learned to overcome obstacles and accomplish things that would seem almost impossible, but you will learn how she had a wonderful teacher who helped her achieve the ability to communicate and go far in life.
Task
To learn more about Helen Keller please:
1. Watch the video about Helen Keller.
2. Read the information from the website.
3. Create a graphic organizer.
Process
Please use the following links to gather information. With each link, please be sure to write down important information you can use to complete the graphic organizer.
1. Watch this video and take notes writing down at least seven pieces of information.
2. Go to this website and read about Helen Keller and her life. Then, take the quiz at the bottom of the website. Use the screenshot button on your device to show me your score. https://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/helen_keller.php
3. Create a graphic organizer with four or more struggles and four or more successes you learned through the video and website. An acceptable graphic organizer would be a T-chart, but you can use another if you like. Also, include a paragraph about how you would feel if you were both blind and deaf. What do you think your life would be like?
Evaluation
Student work is graded by completeness of video notes, quiz, graphic organizer, and tasks completed.
Rubric:
Conclusion
Good job! You have completed learning about Helen Keller and the unbelievable life she lived.
Credits
Resources Used:
Createwebquest.com
Website: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/helen_keller.php
Video: Youtube.com
Teacher Page
TEKS: 3(11)(B) Citizenship. The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical and contemporary figures. The student is expected to identify historical figures such as Helen Keller and Clara Barton and contemporary figures such as Ruby Bridges and military and first responders who exemplify good citizenship