Introduction
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between physical geography and the lives of the native peoples, past and present, of Virginia by
c) locating and identifying water features important to the early history of Virginia (Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, James River, York River, Potomac River, Rappahannock River, and Lake Drummond and the Dismal Swamp);
Term to know: peninsula: A piece of land bordered by water on three sides Water features: Atlantic Ocean o Provided transportation links between Virginia and other places (e.g., Europe, Africa, Caribbean) Chesapeake Bay o Provided a safe harbor o Was a source of food and transportation James River o Flows into the Chesapeake Bay o Richmond and Jamestown located along the James River York River o Flows into the Chesapeake Bay o Yorktown located along the York River Potomac River o Flows into the Chesapeake Bay o Alexandria located along the Potomac River Rappahannock River o Flows into the Chesapeake Bay o Fredericksburg located on the Rappahannock River Lake Drummond o Located in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region o Shallow natural lake surrounded by the Dismal Swamp Dismal Swamp o Located in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region o Variety of wildlife Each river was a source of food and provided a pathway for exploration and settlement of Virginia. The Eastern Shore is a peninsula bordered by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
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Process
Process A: Print two copies of the unlabeled map below. You will use one of them for practice as you consider the criteria in the task section of this WebQuest and watch the YouTube video below. The second copy will be used for evaluation of your learning at the next class meeting.
Process B: Click on the arrow of the YouTube video link below to view a video of Virginia's geography that provides information to complete the questions in your answer sheet. You may find it useful to stop the video at various points, to analyze maps and notable designations, as this will help in answering the questions on the map you printed during Processes A.