A Web Quest for 3^rd - 5^th Graders

Original content and design by Anna Mouton, Carla Zan, and Daphne Cravey

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A 3^rd-5^th Grade Web Quest

Created by: Anna Mouton, Carla Zan, and Daphne Cravey

We give permission for this web quest to be modified by teachers to use in their personal classrooms.

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Introduction

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live outdoors all the time and depend on your environment to survive? Well that is just how it was for many Native American tribes. In this Web Quest you will learn about the Creek, Delaware, Apache, Blackfoot, and Chickasaw Native American tribes. Your job will be to research one of these tribes to learn about their life. You will also compare and contrast that tribe with one other tribe. Happy Hunting!

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Task

Your mission is to research your assigned tribe and one other tribe. You will complete a research journal, a Venn Diagram, construct a costume including props that represents your tribe, and finally, participate in a presentation in which you will discuss your tribe.

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Process

Step 1: You will be assigned one tribe that you must research. You may choose any of the other tribes to include in your research. Develop a journal detailing the information that you learned about your tribe and one other tribe provided by the Web Quest.

Step 2: Create a Venn Diagram contrasting and comparing the two tribes. Remember, one has been assigned and you must include this tribe in your Venn. You should include information about:

§ where they live

§ what they ate

§ type of shelter

§ type of clothing

§ contribution to early American settlers

§ how they used the land

Roles	Resources
Creek	Ryal - Creek Heritage About The Creeks Creek Indians
Delaware	Delaware Delaware (Lenape) Tribe of Indians: Homepage Facts for Kids: Delaware Indians Delaware Indians
Apache	Apache Indians Apaches Apache Nation
Blackfoot	Blackfoot Facts for Kids: Blackfoot Native Americans
Chickasaw	The Chickasaw Nation | Heritage & Culture Chickasaw - Indians Yesterday and Today Chickasaw Indians

Step 3: Meet with students from the same “tribe”. Compare information gathered about your assigned tribes.

Step 4: Construct a costume that closely depicts the clothing worn by your tribe. Include a prop that a Native American may have used during their daily life.

Step 5: Give a presentation about your assigned tribe sharing the information that you found during your research. You will wear your costume and tell the class about the different parts of the clothing and props.

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Evaluation

Category	4	3	2	1
Venn Diagram	Student included more than 4 pieces of information in each section.	Student included 3 pieces of information in each section.	Student included 2 pieces of information in each section.	Student included less information than was required.
Costume	Student uses several props and creates a costume that accurately fit the period, show considerable work/creativity and make the presentation better.	Student uses 1-2 props and creates a costume that accurately fit the period, and make the presentation better.	Student uses 1-2 props and creates a costume which make the presentation better.	The student uses no props or costume OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.
Presentation	Student included more information than was required.	Student included all information that was required.	Student included most information that was required.	Student included less information than was required.
Process	Completed all work on time. Good attitude and works well with others.	Completed 4 of the 5 task on time. Good attitude and works well with peers most of the time.	Completed 3 of the 5 task on time. Had some difficulty keeping a good attitude and working with peers.	Completed 2 of the 5 task on time. Consistently displays negative attitude and problems with peers.
Journal	Student included more information than was required.	Student included all information that was required.	Student included most information that was required.	Student included less information than was required.

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Conclusion

Have you enjoyed your travel back in time learning about different Native American tribes? In your presentation you have taken on the role of a member of a culture very different from your own. Insight into the cultures of people from the past helps us better understand the events from the past and prepare for the future.

Egogahan! (Apache)

Until We Meet Again

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Social Studies, Native American

3^rd – 5^th Grades

Standards:

Social Studies:

· Compare different groups of Native Americans, # 7

· Describe historic Indians after European contact and their

lasting contributions, # 9

· Analyze early American life, # 3

Language:

· Acquire and interpret information, # 9

· Use a wide range of strategies to interpret, evaluate, and

appreciate, and construct meaning from print materials, # 7

· Compare and contrast cultural similarities and differences

of the world through exposure to multicultural literature,

#12

Technology:

· Demonstrate optimal posture and position at the computer workstation.

· Use developmentally appropriate keyboard techniques.

· Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities across the curriculum.

Resources:

Native American Lore Links

Native American Stories link

Indians in Alabama Web Quest

Rubric

Venn Diagram

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