This WebQuest is intended to be a one-day assignment in which students research and develop an advertisement about Egypt art based on the material they obtained and put it on an infographic.The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects serve as the foundation for all standards.
This WebQuest covers the following benchmarks, standards, and indicators. The Common Core State Standards Academic Benchmarks, Content Standards, and Indicators serve as the foundation for all standards!
DCPS Common Core Standards:
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
In order to develop an advertisement for the museum where they work, students will gather the relevant information from print and digital sources, take notes, and organize the information into categories. The goal is to encourage people to visit the museum and view the artwork from Ancient Egypt.
ISTE Standards:
Students
1.6 Creative Communicator
1.6.a Choose Platforms or Tools-Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
Students will Review the websites provided and select an infographic creation tool to create an advertisement for a museum.
Educators
2.5 Designer
2.5.b Design Authentic Learning Activities
Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
The teacher provided an authentic learning activity that aligned with a DCPS Common Core Standard and students are required to use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning of Ancient Egypt Art and create an advertisement.
Suggested Extensions:
Students may utilize additional resources to demonstrate their understanding, such as developing a timeline of important Ancient Egyptian art for display as an advertisement for the museum.