Introduction
Welcome revolutionary lawyers! Today, you will be making a judgement on who was at fault for causing the American Revolution. Through many acts and decisions by both the English Parliament and the American Colonies, war broke out. Through this journey you will learn about how the causes and effects of various actions provoked both sides into bloody battles. The information you will research will be used in your case to decide which side was at fault for causing this mess. Your decision will have to be equitable and evidence based.
Task
Your job is to make a judgement on who was at fault for causing the American Revolution. As a group, you will research all the causes and effects that led to the war. You will gather information about the different acts, taxes, laws, and rebellions that led to the Revolution. After answering the questions given in class, you will create a graphic organizer that shares your group's decision based on your evidence.
In your graphic organizer you will discuss each event and decide who was at fault in each situation based on the evidence you discovered. You must include all events from your research in your graphic organizer. Groups will need to decide on jobs for each member, complete an assignment timeline for completion of organizer, and complete a Popplet for the presentation.
Process
Process:
1. Your team will choose job cards given to the team. This will be your responsibility throughout the project and what your team members will grade you on at the completion of the project.
2. Discuss how you will plan the project based on completing the Timeline of Assignments as a whole group. Each member must have a say and the timeline must be approved by the teacher before beginning research.
3. Teams will research the questions on the question sheet using ipads and textbooks. Once you have all information for each event, discuss as a group based on the evidence your decision of who was at fault for each event.
Use the following link to find webpages designated for each event and group of questions.
http://zunal.com/process.php?w=170784
4. Create a pencil and paper rough draft of your Popplet. Popplet should be designed with your final decision in the middle with each event surrounding. Design should be easy to follow with each event in logical order. Follow the rubric to determine the most effective way to present your findings!!
Rough draft must be teacher approved before beginning on your final presentation.
5. Create your Popplet. Be Creative! Have Fun!
6. Revise and edit your Popplet. Follow the rubric to double check you have all components and required pieces.
7. You will present your findings and decision during a gallery walk in class. Be prepared to share your Popplet with the class.
Evaluation
Who Caused the Revolutionary War WebQuest Rubric
Use the following rubric to guide the creation of your final project: a Popplet.
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5 (Exceeds Expectations) |
3 (Meets Expectations) |
1 (Approaches Expectations) |
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Final Decision |
The final decision of your group is the focal point of your graphic organizer. It is very clear and is fully justified. |
The final decision of your group is easy to find in your graphic organizer. It is generally clear and has some justification. |
The final decision of your group is difficult to find or is missing. It may be confusing or missing justification. |
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Causes and Explanations |
Every one of the contributing events is included and relevant details are explained. The details are relevant to your final judgment. |
Nearly all of the contributing events are included and most relevant details are explained. Most of the details are relevant to your final judgment. |
Half or less than half of the contributing events are included, or relevant details are not explained. Details may be unclear or unrelated to your final judgment. |
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Organization |
Your Popplet is organized with the final decision in the center and the contributing events in a logical order. |
Your Popplet is mostly organized with your final decision in the center and the contributing events in some |
Your Popplet does not have your final decision in the center or the contributing are out of order, confusing, or missing. |
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Group Work |
Your group worked collaboratively. Each person completed his/her expected job on time or early, each person was prepared, helped others when needed, and your group ran smoothly all of the time. |
Your group worked well most of the time. Most of your group mates completed their jobs on time and were usually prepared and helpful. Overall, your group ran smoothly most of the time. |
Your group had a hard time working collaboratively. Group mates did not complete their jobs or completed them late, and some group members were not helpful to others. Your group did not run smoothly and required help from your teacher to get back on track. |
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Conventions |
There are few, if any, errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar in your Popplet. It is clear that you have revised, edited, and spell-checked everything. |
There are some errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar in your Popplet. These mistakes may briefly distract your audience, but your writing still mostly makes sense. |
There are many errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar in your Popplet. These errors are very distracting or confusing to your audience. Your writing may not make sense. |
Conclusion
This webquest was designed to help you view the causes and effects of the American Revolution from both the perspective of the Colonists and the British.
Credits
Teacher modified webquest based on The American Revolution! from Zunal written by Lauren Garbuio.
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=170784
Nevada Academic Content Standards
Social Studies 5.H2.5.7
Students identify the causes, key events, and people of the American Revolution.
Teacher Page
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Catherine Phillips 5th/6th
Andrew Good 5th
Lois Allen Elementary School
Sun Valley, NV 89433