Introduction
"The challenge is in identifying the cause. The effect identifies itself.’ (Kendall F. Person)
"The main thing history can teach us is that human actions have consequences and that certain choices, once made, cannot be undone.’ (Gerder Lerner)
Task
Welcome, Kiwi Kaleidoscope!
In this webquest, you will delve into three significant events in history: the Crusades, the Black Death, and the exploration of the Pacific by the Polynesians. Get ready to uncover the mysteries and impacts of these historical phenomena!
Your task is to investigate each of the following topics: the Crusades, the Black Death, and Polynesian exploration. Through your research, you will gain a deeper understanding of the causes, effects, and significance of these events.
Process
Process:
* The Navigators: Learn about the Polynesian voyages of exploration to New Zealand.
-How did these skilled navigators traverse vast oceanic distances?
-What are some factors that may have lead to people leaving their homeland in search of new land further South?
* Crusades: Explore the reasons behind the Crusades.
-What motivated people to embark on these religious wars?
-What was the impact of the Crusades on European society, as well as its lasting effects on the Middle East?
*The Black Death: Research the origins and impact of the Black Death
What were the primary causes of this devastating plague?
Examine the societal, economic, and cultural impacts of the Black Death. Discuss 3 things that occurred as a result of the Plague.
Resources:
Use the following resources to gather information for your research:
The Crusades:
https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/crusades - Overview of the Crusades
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pW3lfy4s-iQVa1bCvRfACYnOdIprREOX/view?usp=drive_link - Impact of the Crusades
Black Death:
https://school-ebonline-co-nz.ezproxy.kotui.ac.nz/levels/secondary/article/Black-Death/15473 - Overview of the Black Death
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iHJlclKJk8eSH0U-DuVtDR3CfJ7czE6Iemj3GOZmRIc/edit - Why did our ancestors survive the Black Death?
Pacific Navigation:
https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/topic/2358 - Secrets of the Pacific Navigators
https://teara.govt.nz/en/pacific-migrations/print Why leave your Homeland? Scroll down to the "Why Explore" section