Introduction
You will be working in groups of 5 to create a Power Point/Slides on Google about Native Americans in one region of the USA. The 5 regions are:
- Northeast - This region stretches from the Atlantic coastline in the East to the Mississippi River in the West, and from the Great Lakes in the North to North Carolina and Tennessee in the South.
- Southeast - This region stretches from the states of Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and parts of Florida.
- Midwest - Great Plains - This region ncludes the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
- Southwest - This region includes the States of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
- Northwest - This region includes aeas from the coast of southern Alaska, Washington and Oregon and down the Canadian province of British Columbia to the northern edge of California
Task
- Be Sure that you read ALL of the Directions CAREFULLY
- You will use the following question to guide your research
How were the Native American Tribes different from each other and how did they survive in their surroundings?
STEP 1: Have each member of your group chose one of the following areas to become an expert on in your given region
1. Tribes and geographical features expert
2. Food and Hunting Expert
3. Shelter and Transportation Expert
4. Clothing and Technology Expert
5. Customs and Traditions Expert
STEP 2: You will use the links provided or you can GOOGLE the name of your region an tribe.You will complete the GRAPHIC ORGANIZER (provided).
STEP 3: You will organize the information obtained and complete the GRAPHIC ORGANIZER (provided).
STEP 4: You will work independently while doing the research project. then meet as a group to create your POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDES Production about your Native American Tribe/region.
STEP 5. EACH TEAM MEMBER IS RESPONSIBLE for completing their individual section (NO OPT OUT)
STEP 6: When each member of your group has completed their research, you will begin meeting as a group to create your POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDES Production about your Native American Tribe/region.
STEP 7: Always keep in mind the central-focus question
How were the Native American Tribes different from each other and how did they survive in their surroundings?
Process
Step 2: Use the links below to help you in your webquest. You may also use books and teacher provided reading to assist you in this project. You will complete the GRAPHIC ORGANIZER that I have provided you.
Step 3: You will be working INDEPENDENTLY while doing the research portion on your Chromebook, completing the Graphic Organizer (provided).
Step 4: When EVERYONE in your group has completed their section, you will meet as a group to begin creating your Google Slides Project.
Step 5: You must answer the GUIDING QUESTION (How were the Native American Tribes different from each other and how did they survive in their surroundings?) AND provide illustrations/clip art/pictures.
LINKS:
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/northwest-native-americans.htm
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1387-american-indians-northwest-bands
http://www.native-languages.org/northwest-culture.htm
https://content.lib.washington.edu/aipnw/
You may also use books and articles provided by Mrs. Jennings or you may GOOGLE - Northwest Native American Tribes.
NORTHEAST
http://ed101.bu.edu/StudentDoc/current/ED101fa12/mpoccia/mpoccia/northeast.html
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~crsmith/noamer_newoodlands.html
http://www.native-languages.org/northeast-culture.htm
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northeast.html
http://www.slideshare.net/jennyrmurphy/northeast-native-americans
You may also use books and articles provided by Mrs. Jennings or you may GOOGLE - Northeast Native American Tribes.
SOUTHWEST-
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/southwest-native-americans.htm
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southwest.html
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1389-american-indians-southwest-bands
You may also use books and articles provided by Mrs. Jennings or you may GOOGLE - Southwest Native American Tribes.
Native American History for Kids: Tribes and Regions
www.People of the Midwest - 4th Grade United States Regions
www.mrdonn.org/nativeamericans.html
www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians
www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/nativeamericans.htm
You may also use books and articles provided by Mrs. Jennings or you may GOOGLE - Midwest Native American Tribes.
SOUTHEAST -
www.mrdonn.org/nativeamericans.html
www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians
www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/nativeamericans.htmlSoutheast Native Americans *** - Native Indian Tribes
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/southeast-na…
Evaluation
| Athough this is a team project, you will be graded individually based on the work you do as the expert in one area of your team's assigned region. Be sure to look at the rubric BEFORE you begin your research. |
| Evaluation Rubric |
| Researches the chosen area of your teams assigned region. Shows knowlegde of assigned aspect of Native Americans in your region by completing your section of the POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE | Inclomplete section of POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE Does not include example or picture. | Gathers and summarizes some relevant information and completes POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE section. Uses bullets rather than paragraphs and has some convention errors. Includes 1 example or picture. | Gathers and summarizes relevant information and completes POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE section. Uses complete sentences, paragraphs, and has few convention errors. Includes 1 example OR picture. | Gathers and summarizes relevant information and completes POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE section. Uses complete sentences, paragraphs, and has no convention errors. Includes 1 example AND picture. | 35 |
| Presents POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE to the class demonstrating knowledge of Native Americans in researched region. | Does not present POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE. | Presents POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE demonstrating some knowledge of Native Americans in region. Uses limited facts and details. | resents POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE demonstrating knowledge of Native Americans in region by using relevant facts and details. . | resents POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDEDemonstrating extensive knowledge of Native Americans in region by using relevant facts and descriptive details. | 35 |
| Works cooperatively with team members while completing POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE. Uses class time effectivley (works on artifact when not working on newsletter). | Does not manage time without constant re-direction from teacher. Does not work cooperatively with team. | Somewhat manages time while working independently on research, working on POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE , and while working on artifact. Often needs re-direction from teacher. | Effectively manages time while working independently on research, manages time working on POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE. Needs little re-direction from teacher. | Effectively manages time while working independently on research, manages time working on POWER POINT/GOOGLE SLIDE. Needs NO re-direction from teacher. | 30 |
Conclusion
Congratulations!!!
You have succcessfully completed your first WEBQUEST. You and your fellow historians are now "experts" on different Native American Regions of the USA. You have worked independently and as a team to create your presentations. Now, you will have a chance to learn about the Native Americans in all regions of the United States as they are presented by each team to the class. You will now know
How were the Native American Tribes different from each other and how did they survive in their environment?