Mr. Theleman's 8th Grade "USA" Webquest

Welcome Teachers!

The purpose of this webquest is to integrate technology within the eighth grade Social Studies curriculum. This webquest is designed to take place over several class periods. Each class has a different pace, so the teacher will need to decide how much time is needed. I would allow at least four one hour classes. The teacher will act as a facilitator or guide, especially during the research portion. The teacher should remind students of "safe surfing" techniques. The teacher should be comfortable using the Internet and PowerPoint. This webquest is designed for use in a computer lab or with a mobile laptop lab.

Technology Needs

1. Computer lab or laptop cart with Internet access. (Internet content-filter is mandated by law.)

2. Presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint.

3. Desktop Publishing software like Microsoft Publisher or Word Processing software like Microsoft Word.

4. Networked printer. Preferably color.

Handouts/Worksheets

The following are worksheets that will be needed for the webquest. Teachers can modify worksheets to meet the needs of your class.

State Research Worksheet

Website Recoding Sheet

Naturalization Worksheet

Citizen Test

Citizen Test Answer Sheet

Then and Now Worksheet

Venn Diagram

Evaluating Sources Checklist

Rubrics

Naturalization Requirements Rubric

Standards

Social Studies Local- http://www.archkckcs.org/curriculum/curriculum.asp

Course Purpose: The students will develop an understanding and appreciation of United States history from the period of the Constitution through 1898.

Core Outcome 1: Civics/Government

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the origin and history of the government of the United States from the development of the Constitution through 1898.

a. Constitution

b. Bill of Rights

c. Separation of Power

d. Checks and Balances

e. Political Parties

f. Popular Sovereignty

g. Secession

h. Progressive Reform

i. Federal vs. State Powers

Core Outcome 5: Culture

Students will analyze the cultural experiences of the people in the post revolutionary war era through the 1800s and discover how these influence our world today.

a. Interaction and conflict

b. Cultural immigration/ emigration/cultural images

c. Music, Fine Arts

d. Slavery issues

e. Role of Women

f. Catholic influence

g. Literature

h. Pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans

Core Outcome 6: Skills

Students will demonstrate the following skills:

a. timelines

b. sequencing

c. graphic skills – charts, diagrams, graphs, and grids

d. map skills – hemisphere, latitude, longitude, and scale

e. compare and contrast

f. outlining

g. research

h. vocabulary (political features, artifacts, benefit, imports, exports)

i. cause and effect

j. memorizing

English Local- http://www.archkckcs.org/curriculum/curriculum.asp State-http://www.ksde.org/outcomes/communications.html

The student will make planned oral presentations.

Determine appropriate content for audience.
Organize content sequentially or around major ideas.
Summarize main points before or after presentation.
Incorporate visual aids to support the presentation

The student will synthesize information from a variety of resources.

Skim materials to develop a general overview of content or to locate specific information.
Develop notes that include important concepts, paraphrases, summaries, and identification of information sources.
Organize and record information on charts, maps, and graphs.
Use available electronic databases to access information.
Credit secondary reference sources.

Technology Local- http://www.archkckcs.org/curriculum/curriculum.asp National- http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_stands.html

Basic operations and concepts

· Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

· Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Social, ethical, and human issues

· Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Technology productivity tools

· Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

· Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

Technology communications tools

· Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Technology research tools

· Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

· Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

· Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

· Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.