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This webquest is designed for second graders. It covers many Georgia Performance Standards in Social Studies and Language Arts:
Historical Understandings
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet)
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).
SS2H2 The student will describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
a. Describe the regions in Georgia where the Creeks and Cherokees lived and how the people used their local resources.
b. Compare and contrast the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past to Georgians today.
Writing
ELA2W1 The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student
a. Writes text of a length appropriate to address a topic and tell the story.
b. Uses traditional organizational patterns for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, similarity and difference, answering questions).
ELA2W2 The student writes in a variety of genres, including narrative, informational, persuasive, and response to literature.
c. Begins to sustain a focus.
d. Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for the audience and genre.
This webquest also covers many ISTE standards:
NET-S:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
Evaluation Resources
Students will evaluate two of their group members using the Peer Observation Rubric. This will show how well their group members worked together.
Students will use Glogster or Microsoft Powerpoint to present their findings. They will be evaluated using a rubric for this presentation.
Other Sources
Research Information Sheet to guide student research.
Glogster How-To Handout
Power Point How-To Handout
Historical Understandings
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet)
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).
SS2H2 The student will describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
a. Describe the regions in Georgia where the Creeks and Cherokees lived and how the people used their local resources.
b. Compare and contrast the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past to Georgians today.
Writing
ELA2W1 The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student
a. Writes text of a length appropriate to address a topic and tell the story.
b. Uses traditional organizational patterns for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, similarity and difference, answering questions).
ELA2W2 The student writes in a variety of genres, including narrative, informational, persuasive, and response to literature.
c. Begins to sustain a focus.
d. Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for the audience and genre.
This webquest also covers many ISTE standards:
NET-S:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
Evaluation Resources
Students will evaluate two of their group members using the Peer Observation Rubric. This will show how well their group members worked together.
Students will use Glogster or Microsoft Powerpoint to present their findings. They will be evaluated using a rubric for this presentation.
Other Sources
Research Information Sheet to guide student research.
Glogster How-To Handout
Power Point How-To Handout