Introduction
Today we will be taking a look at history in order to understand the events that contributed to the development of the field of special education. Here is your "fact at a glance":
"The 13th Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. The 14th Amendment abolished guaranteed the right to life, libery, and prosperity. In addition, it guarantees all persons the equal protection of the laws. The 15th Amendment guaranteed all American citizens the right to vote no matter what their race, color, or previous conditions of servitude."
Task
Your task is to visit the four websites provided in the "process" section of this Webquest and read through the content and/or watch the video provided. After reading and watching, answer the four questions provided and compose a 100-150 word essay. A rubric is provided which details the criteria used to evaluate the essay.
Process
Websites:
http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution/the-amendments/amendment-14-…
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/gra…
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jL3tqzN7zg
Questions:
1. Lincoln recognized that the ____________ _____________ would have to be followed by a constitutional amendment in order to guarantee the _____________ of _______________.
2. The right of citizenship in the Fourteenth Amendment was intended to overturn which historical court case?
A. Brown vs. Board of Education
B. Roe vs. Wade
C. Plessy vs. Ferguson
D. Dred Scott vs. Sanford
3. The 14th Amendment states that the government shall not deprive any person of __________, ____________, or ___________ without due process of law; and must guarantee all persons ___________ ____________ of the laws.
4. The writers of the 15th Amendment produced three different versions of the amendment to bring before Congress. Which answer describes the version of the amendment that was ultimately accepted by Congress?
A. prevented states from denying the vote to anyone based on literacy, property, or the circumstances of their birth
B. prohibited states from denying citizens the vote because of their race, color, or the previous experience of being a slave
C. all male citizens who were 21 or older had the right to vote
D. none of the above
5. How do these amendments relate to special education and the video provided? Please respond in 100-150 words.
Evaluation
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5 |
3 |
1 |
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Organization |
The essay includes an introduction and conclusion sentence and a solid body that supports both the introduction and conclusion. The sentences are complete and grammar and mechanics are correct. |
The essay includes an introduction and conclusion sentence and a body that somewhat supports both the introduction and conclusion. 1-2 mistakes in spelling, grammar, or mechanics. |
The essay does not include an introduction and/or conclusion sentence and the body does not answer the prompt. 3 + mistakes in spelling, grammar, or mechanics. |
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Integration of Information |
Information about the amendments is successfully integrated with knowledge of special education. |
Information about amendments is somewhat integrated with knowledge of special education. |
Information about amendments is not integrated with knowledge of special education. |
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Word Count |
The essay includes 150 words. |
The essay includes 100-150 words. |
The essay includes 100 words or less. |
Conclusion
Thanks for vising this webquest! Here is a reminder of what was covered:
"The 13th Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. The 14th Amendment abolished guaranteed the right to life, libery, and prosperity. In addition, it guarantees all persons the equal protection of the laws. The 15th Amendment guaranteed all American citizens the right to vote no matter what their race, color, or previous conditions of servitude."