Introduction
We are beginning our study of Virginia's Contributions During the American Revolution. We have learned about the major conflicts between the colonies and Great Britain and the events that led up to the fighting. We are now going focus in on a few interesting Virginians who made significant contributions during this time. For the next two weeks, you are going to complete a webQuest on four important Virginians and one French Nobleman who made contributions during the American Revolution. You will be learning about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Lafayette, and the Marquis de Lafayette! Get ready to discover these amazing men and what they did to help win the American Revolution and set Virginia and the other colonies free!
Task
Your Mission
You will research each of these men with the links that are provided. After you have researched all five important and fascinating men you will complete the activity sheet (found in your Google Classroom) explaining what that person's role was during the Revolution. The goal is to have fun, learn about these important men in Virginia's history (and the country's), and find something a little interesting about each one!
Process
PROCESS
Step 1:
Begin your investigation by clicking on one of the links below. You may begin with whomever you wish.
Step 2:
While you are watching/or reading about a person, take notes. Remember you are looking for what they contributed during the American Revolution (Revolutionary War) and an interesting fact on each person. You will be provided many links to use. You do not have to use all of the links. Use only what you need.
Step 3:
Complete the activity sheet provided to you (located on your Google Classroom) after you have completed your investigation. Make sure you view the Evaluation tab to see how you will be evaluated on this activity..
Step 4:
When you are satisfied that your work is complete and meets the criteria set out in the Evaluation tab, submit it on Google Classroom.
Step 5:
Remember to have fun! Spread your work out (do a little each day). You will enjoy it more that way.
ATTACHMENTS
James Armistead Lafayette: Use these links to investigate James Lafayette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuPKdqM0YPY&t=350s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CprDHgUQyWc
https://kids.kiddle.co/James_Armistead_Lafayette
https://www.historyisfun.org/blog/james-armistead-lafayette/
Thomas Jefferson: Use these links to investigate Thomas Jefferson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssX5X4wpvuo
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/thomasjefferson.php
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/thomasjefferson1.htm
George Washington: Use these links to investigate George Washington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X9f2waOKU8
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/georgewashington.php
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/georgewashington1.htm
Patrick Henry: Use these links to investigate Patrick Henry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKXcY7H-LcM
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/patrickhenry.htm
https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/patrick_henry.php
Marquis de Lafayette: Use these links to investigate the Marquis de Lafayette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGOgeWnO9Pg
https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/marquis_de_lafayette.php
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/lafayette.htm
ACTIVITY SHEET:
Your activity sheet is located in Google Classroom.
Evaluation
| Total Points | Spelling | Grammar/Punctuation | Contribution Explained | Interesting Fact Learned | Question for Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exceptional 40 points
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No spelling errors | No grammatical and/or punctuational errors | The explanations of the contributions of each person investigated are very explicit. | There are more than 3 facts for each person | Has 3 or more questions for each person. |
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Above Average 30 points |
1-2 spelling errors |
1-2 grammatical and/or punctuational errors. | The explanation of the contributions of each person investigated are clear but are missing a few details. | There is at least two facts for each person. | Has 2 questions for each person. |
|
Meets Expectations 20 points |
3-4 spelling errors |
3-4 grammatical and/or punctuational errors. | The explanation has some of the details of the contributions of each person being investigated but are missing the some of the key details. | One fact is present for each person. | One question is given for each person. |
|
Below Expectations 10 points |
4-6 spelling errors | 4-6 grammatical and/or punctuational errors. | The explanation has some details about each person being investigate and a few key details about the contributions made by the each person, but is lacking the major details in explaining what the role each person played in the Revolutionary War. | There are some facts for some of the people. | A question for some, but not all of the people. |
|
Unacceptable 0 points |
6 or more spelling errors | 6 or more grammatical errors | The explanation does include any information on the contributions made by each person being investigated during the Revolutionary War. | Zero facts. | No questions created. |
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed learning about the contributions these Virginians made to the American Revolution. Before you submit your activity page, I want you to think of what you have learned. Is there a topic that you are now interested in learning about? As we move forward in Virginia Studies and our study of the American Revolution, we will be studying several major battles that occurred in Virginia. Below, you will find several websites where you can learn more about two of those battles! I'm looking forward to completing our next webquest! Are you ready for your next investigation?
Battle of Yorktown:
https://www.landofthebrave.info/battle-of-yorktown.htm
Battle of Great Bridge:
http://www.studythepast.com/history571/pam/BattleOfGreatBridge.html
Liberty Kids Battle of Yorktown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgx7QAQPs6Y
Credits
Videos found on YouTube.
Ducksters
Kids Kiddle
Social Studies for Kids
History is Fun
Teacher Page
Virginia Standards of Learning
VS.5b - The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of Virginia in the American Revolution by identifying the various roles played by whites, enslaved African Americans, free African Americans, and American Indians in the Revolutionary War era, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and James Lafayette.
Differentiation:
The webQuest will be translated into Spanish for ELL students. The teacher will also ensure that students with IEP accommodations (Read Aloud, Scribe, etc..) are provided with these to be successful with this assignment.