Introduction
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to jump in a time capsule and travel back in time? Where would you go? Would you like to live in Kansas in the 1930s? Would you like to experience the Dust Bowl for a day?
The Great Depression was a difficult time for many Americans, and the Dust Bowl did not make it easier. We have talked in class about the causes of the Dust Bowl and how the Dust Bowl affected many lives for those in the Midwest.
Are you ready to dive deeper into the world of the Dust Bowl? In this WebQuest, you will discover more and create a slideshow depicting life in the Dust Bowl.
Task
Throughout this WebQuest, you will utilize your excellent researching skills to learn about life during the Dust Bowl. You will take the information you find and put it into a slideshow that depicts life in the Dust Bowl. The goal of your slideshow is to discuss the causes, effects, and statistics of the Dust Bowl
Use only the resources provided (AKA no Google!) to complete this task.
Process
Step 1: Research
A list of websites for you to use is at the bottom of this page (look under "credits"). Look through those websites and do some research on the Dust Bowl. Links are hyperlinked so you know what information is in each one.
Step 2: Slideshow
Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a slideshow over the Dust Bowl. Using the information in the resources down below, create a slideshow to show the impact of the Dust Bowl.
Step 3: Check It Off
After you have made a slideshow, make sure you go back and check off your checklist! That is what you will be graded on, so make sure everything is done!
Step 4: Turn It In
After you have completed steps 1-3, turn your slideshow in to TEAMS!
Evaluation
Make sure you look at the rubric and checklist on TEAMS! This is where you are going to be evaluated on your slideshows!
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully completed your WebQuest! In doing so, you have assumed an important role and shown that you can create original and creative work while addressing an authentic task. These are big accomplishments, and they are a lot to be proud of!
Don't let this information escape you! This information is important and will be useful when we complete our summative assessment.