Regions of WV

Hello over the next few days you will explore the regions of WV. You will explore the 4 geographical regions of West Virginia and some of the natural wonders of each.

During your visit you will be asked several questions from the various websites. You must answer these questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.  This will be turned in once completed.

Good Luck and have fun.....

Quest 1 - Visit the links and answer the questions on Berkeley Springs.

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/460 

Questions:

1. Who visited the park as part of the surveying party?

2. A Roman bath house was constructed under the supervision of whom?

• http://www.berkeleyspringssp.com/

3. When did the bath house first open?

4. At what constant temperature do the springs flow?

Quest 2 - Visit the links and answer the questions on Spruce Knob

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/print/Article/542 

Questions:

1. What is the elevation of Spruce Knob

2. Spruce Knob has a climate similar to what?

• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=7053

3. How long is the Whispering Spruce Trail that circles Spruce Knob?

4. In what National Forest is Spruce Knob found?

Quest 3 - Visit the links and answer the questions on Helvetia

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/print/Article/356

Questions:

1. In what county is Helvetia located?

2. What immigrants settled in Helvetia?

• http://www.helvetiawv.com/

3. List 3 business that are located in Helvetia.

4. List an event that has happened in the last 2 weeks in Helvetia.

Quest 4 - Visit the links and answer the questions on Blennerhassett Island

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/540

Questions:

1. How large is the island?

2. Who wrote a poem about the island?

• http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Blennerhassett_Island

3. Who bought the land and who formerly owned it?

4. Who did the Blannerhassetts help in trying to break away from the United States?

Quest 5 - Visit the link to learn about Harman Blennerhassett

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/538

Questions:

1. Where was Harman born?

2. Why did he immigrate to the United States?

3. Describe his new home near Parkersburg WV.

4. Who did he marry in 1794

Quest 6 - Visit the links below to learn more about Harpers Ferry

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/print/Article/263 

Questions:

1. Harpers Ferry is located on the confluence of what 2 rivers?

2. Harpers Ferry is the easternmost and lowest point in the state.  What is the elevation of Harpers Ferry?

• http://www.harpersferrywv.us/about.htm

3. When was Harpers Ferry settled and by whom?

4. Who bought the squatters rights to Harpers Ferry?

Quest 7 - Visit the links below to learn more about The New River Gorge Bridge.

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/651 

1. When is Bridge day?

2. What city is near the bridge?

• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/new_river_gorge.html

3. When was the bridge built and what is the length in feet?

4. How much did it cost to complete the bridge?

Quest 8 - Visit the links below to learn more about the Mothman

• http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/1418 

Questions:

1. What are 2 other legendary WV monsters?

2. What takes place every September at Point Pleasant?

• http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12036

3. When did the Mothman first arrive in Point Pleasant?

4. What is the name of the Indian Chief that many believe cursed the town?

Quest 9 - Visit the links below to learn more about the Greenbrier

• https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/42

Questions:

1. What was the area called before being named the Greenbrier?

2. What were the White Sulphur Springs used for by people?

• http://www.greenbrier.com/HomePage-Sub-Pages/About-The-Greenbrier

3. How many U.S. Presidents have visited the Greenbrier?

4. How many acres is the Greenbrier?

Quest 10 - Visit the links below to learn more about Fort New Salem

• http://www.morgantownmag.com/morgantown/December-January-2014/Holding-Down-the-Fort/

Questions:

1. Fort Salem is home to how many log cabins?

2. What foundation was created to help renovate Fort New Salem?

• http://www.fortnewsalemfoundation.org/forthistory.htm

3. In what year did the fort open to the public?

4. In what county is Fort New Salem located?

Quest 11 - Visit the links below to learn more about Pricketts Fort

• https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/1919

Questions:

1. Where and by whom was the fort built?

2. The historic grave yard is the burial site for whom?

• http://www.prickettsfortstatepark.com/

3. The fort served as refuge for whom?

4. Describe the fort dimensions and other details about the fort.

HONORS ONLY:  Create your own web quest

Find and research a geographical site in West Virginia of your choosing (other than ones listed above).  Write down the link to a website about the site you visited (if you used more than one list both sites).  Come up with 4 questions similar to those within the quest and answer them.

Answer each of the questions in complete sentences.  Make sure you keep up with your paper as it will take several days to complete the quest.  Answers must be done in complete sentences, and turned in.

Each question is worth 1 point for completion in complete sentences. Points will be deducted for incomplete sentences or work.

The webquest is a great tool to utilize to study for the test. It is important you keep up with as the quest will serve as notes.