Introduction
Dear Class:
My name is Ziggy. I am in the 4th grade. In my Social Studies class we are studying about the lives of past presidents of the United States of America. The job of a president is for them to be a leader and representative for their country. Would you be able to help me learn more about this topic? I need you to find out information for me about past US presidents. After you have gathered information for me could you please make a short video clip for me about your favorite US president? I would like to share your movies with my fellow students.
Sincerely,
Ziggy
Task
You will be finding out information about past US presidents. Your job is to create a journal for Ziggy about past US presidents. For each president you learn about please write 4 interesting facts about that president in your journal. When you are done exploring you will then be asked to create a 1 minute video clip with a partner that gives Ziggy information about a past US president. It does not matter which president you choose. Ziggy will share your video clips with his classmates! Have fun and be creative!
Journal must include:
-your name on the front cover
-4 facts about each president that is explored in this WebQuest
(please use a separate page in your journal for each president)
Video clip must include:
-the use of two props
-the presidents name clearly stated
-4 interesting things you think Ziggy needs to know about that president
Process
Lincoln Memorial:
George Washington
George Washington Word Search
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Flash Cards/Memory Game
James Madison
Fun Facts:
Harry Truman
Time Line
Congratulations, you have viewed all of the information in this WebQuest. It is now time to create your video clip!
Video Clip for Ziggy
For this project you will be working with a partner. You will be using an ipad to record your one minute video. After the video is recorded you can send me the video via email. There is no need to download this video to a desktop computer. Please make sure your video clip meets all the requirement.
Requirements:
-your video must include both group members
-your video must be approximately 1 minute long
-you must use 2 or more props (be creative)
-the presidents first and last name must be clearly stated
-video clip must include four facts about the president that your group has chosen
Evaluation
Credits
Resources
https://www.quia.com/fc/831892.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8AhKy3I4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTjYG1Tyaos
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=george+washington+for+kids
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/jamesmadison.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EivTHLKaa9s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN7B-2lXofo
Teacher Page
Introduction
Students will learn about past US presidents by viewing videos, completing activities, creating a journal and by creating their very own video clips.
Learners
This WebQuest is created for 4th-6th grade students.
Objectives
-Students will be able to write four facts about each US president that they have learned about
-Students will be able to create a video clip that shares accurate information about a past US president.
-Student will be able to have a better understanding of past historical events that are directly linked to the lives of past presidents.
Curriculum Standards
-Describe historical developments in New York State with specific details, including time and place
-Recognize and analyze how characteristics (cultural, economic, and physical environmental) of regions affect the history of communities, civilizations, and nations.
-Understand the roles and contributions of individuals and groups to social, political, economic, cultural, scientific, technological, and religious practices and activities
Conclusion
As a concluding activity students can share their video clips with the class.
Resources Needed
-lpad
-paper journals
-props (for video clip)
-speakers
-Adobe Flash