Constitution Conflicts?

Introduction

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Constitutional Conflicts?
A WebQuest for English-Language Learners

In this webquest, English-learning students will be able to learn about the different acts that were placed on American citizens, the branches of government, and some compromises. You are required to answer questions by searching through some web links that are given to you. There are flashcards and videos assigned to different questions, which may help you find the answers easier.

Task

We are to teach students how the US Constitution was organized to balance conflicting interests in democracy. Students are to learn the main concepts and key terms of the US History South Carolina Standard 1 lesson. You will look through the resources to find the answers and you have to give the correct answer in well-written sentences.

Process

What you are supposed to do in this WebQuest:

1. You are to look at and read the web links that are given.

2. Answer the questions.

3. Make sure you answers are written correctly and thoroughly.

Questions to Look Up:

https://quizlet.com/147670852/us-history-chapter-1-flash-cards/

What was Shay’s Rebellion?
What was the House of Burgesses?
What did John Locke say were natural rights?
What are checks and balances?
What ideas are left of Federalism?
What was positive about the Articles of Confederation?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Ox6vGteek&index=10&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s

What is salutary neglect?
What was the exile of Roger Williams? Why did it happen?
What was the Sugar Act?
Who were the Puritans?
What was the Connecticut Compromise?
What was the New Jersey Compromise?
What was the Great Compromise?
What was the importance of tobacco in early settlements?
What is John Adams’ legacy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FQsCcbD8

What’s the difference Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?
What was the National Bank?
What was the Bill of Rights?
What is the 10th Amendment?
What was the McCulloch vs. Maryland court case?
What made the Worcester vs. Georgia trial different from other ones?
What makes John Marshall so important?
What were some of the taxes post the French/Indian war?
What was the Virginia Resolution?
What was the Kentucky Resolution?

Evaluation

Rubric	Beginner 1	Emerging 2	Developing 3	Advanced 4	Scores
Questions Answered Correctly	Very few questions answered correctly. 1 - 7	A good amount of answers answered correctly. 8 - 13	A lot of questions were answered correctly. 14 - 19	Almost all questions answered correctly. 20 - 25
Use of Web Links	Didn’t use websites at all to help get answers.	Went through some of the web links to answer questions correctly.	Use of links were good and made it easy to answer more questions correctly.	Used all links and read through them thoroughly
Effort	Little effort was inserted to complete this activity.	Enough effort was given to complete half of the assignment.	Effort was given enough to finish the assignment with one-two questions missing.	Full effort was given to complete this assignment and finish it thoroughly.
Written Communication	Did not explain or use full sentences.	Used a few sentences but still not clear.	Used full sentences and sounds more clear with close to no mistakes.	Sentences were complete with no mistakes.

Conclusion

Throughout this webquest, students were required to learn and understand the US History South Carolina standard 1 to the fullest. By answering the given questions above, it will enhance the English-Language learners to better their knowledge about the standard given.