Introduction
Captial Punishment
Today you will learn about the history of capital punishment by exploring the internet.
You need to click on each link, read through the entire webpage, and follow the directions.
You will be evaluated on your completion and answers on the activity handout.
You may not go to any website other than the ones with links.
If you need help, please raise your hand, and wait for Mrs. Clarke to come by and help you.
Move on to "Task" to continue!
Task
Task:
What is the objective of this webquest?
After reading and writing, I will fully understand what capital punishment means.
By the end of the webquest, you will be able to complete the accompanying activity handout.
Move on to "Process" to continue.
Process
Process:
1. Read over the handout BEFORE you begin.
2. Click on the links below in the order they are presented. The handout follows the order of the links.
3. Answer the questions on the handout.
It's time to begin the capital punishment webquest!
To begin, click on the link below to learn about the history of capital punishment:
http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/node/23
The next link will tell you about the changes in death penalty laws:
http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/node/25
Next, read about the limitations on the death penalty:
http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/node/29
Continue on to information about current issues:
http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/node/30
Learn about how the rest of the world views capital punishment:
http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/node/31
Explore the different methods of capital punishment:
http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/node/33
Finally, learn about the stages a person convicted of a crime must go through. But BEFORE YOU CLICK ON THE LINK, read the directions below.
1. First, click on the little red arrow at the top of the mini screen.
2. Next, click on each of the white, worded links on the right side of the mini screen.
3. Once you've gone through all of the little, white links on the right side, click the little, red arrow on the top of the black, mini screen to take you to the next stage.
http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/node/3
Move on "Evaluation" to continue.
Evaluation
Evaluation:
Once you've gone through all of the links above and answered all the questions on the activity handout, you're done!
Your grade, aka what you'll be evaluated on, will be based on your answers to the activity handout.
Move on to the "Conclusion" tab to continue.
Conclusion
Conclusion:
Once you've read over your answers, place your activity handout in the correct class bin.
Credits
Thanks to http://deathpenaltycurriculum.org/ for all the helpful information!