Introduction
Exploring Explorers
A WebQuest in Literacy for Social Sciences
Through our reading and discussions in Social Studies class we have come across MANY European explorers who searched the world by land or by water for various reasons. In this project, you will give a presentation that tells the adventures about a specific explorer. In this assignment, you will give a detailed account of where they traveled, any discoveries made, hardships, and a timeline showing important dates by using a Powerpoint, Prezi, or Glogster.
Webquest Created by Ms. Krynski & Mrs. Carter
Task
THE TASK
You will be responsible for one explorer of your choice. Each explorer will be remembered in one Chapter in Exploring Explorers. Your focus is to gather and share information to justify the importance in history.
Each chapter will have at least 6 sections:
- Background information about the explorer including a photo or illustration
- Expedition information including reason(s) for the trip(s), difficulties encountered, results of the exploration
- Summary statements: What contributions, if any, did this explorer make to the future? Why should he be remembered?
- Timeline of the explorer's life
- Map of departures, destinations, and land explored or claimed
- Bibliography
Process
You may use your textbook, a tradebook, or any of the following websites to help you in your research.
Internet Sites
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/explorers.html
http://mrnussbaum.com/explorersflash/
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm#Specific
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/
http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps
http://questgarden.com/34/13/7/061005130239/files/worldmap.pdf
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/timeline-30007.html
Take detailed notes.
Remember to find information to justify the value of this explorer's accomplishments for the summary statements in your chapter. Keep a record of the information of your sources for your bibliography.
- Use the graphic organizers provided to help you take notes and organize them for your draft.
- Write your draft for your editor's approval. Revise. Edit.
Evaluation
Student Name ____________ Date ____________
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Category |
Points Possible | Points Earned |
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Research |
10 points | |
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Group Participation/Collaboration |
10 points | |
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Title Page, Period, & Names of Group Members |
5 points | |
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Body/Content |
40 points | |
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Maps & Pictures |
10 points | |
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Overall Presentation |
10 points | |
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Bibliography |
5 points | |
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Neatness |
5 points | |
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Timeliness |
5 points | |
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Total Points |
100 points |
Comments:
Conclusion
Great Job!!!
Congratulations on designing your very own presentation on your explorer! You have utilized your critical thinking skills and applied background knowledge from our readings in our textbooks. You also learned some great new ways to make a presentation! I hope that you had fun working on this project while learning some important historical facts regarding your explorer.