Michigan History Webquest

Task

Tribes of Michigan - Research Log

 

Welcome time traveler! This is the research log that you will use during your journey back in time! Be sure to record all of your findings so that we can learn as much as possible about the Native Americans of Michigan. Use the table of contents to navigate from each topic.

 

Table of Contents:


Part 1: Being a missionary

Part 2: Locating a tribe

Part 3: Understanding their lifestyle

Part 4: Gaining trust

Part 5: Giving thanks

Part 6: Publish your findings

Part 7: Reflect on your research

 

Process

Tribes of Michigan - Research Log

 

Welcome time traveler! This is the research log that you will use during your journey back in time! Be sure to record all of your findings so that we can learn as much as possible about the Native Americans of Michigan. Use the table of contents to navigate from each topic.

 

Table of Contents:


Part 1: Being a missionary

Part 2: Locating a tribe

Part 3: Understanding their lifestyle

Part 4: Gaining trust

Part 5: Giving thanks

Part 6: Publish your findings

Part 7: Reflect on your research

 

Part 1: Being a missionary

Before starting, you need to understand what a missionary is so that you can play the part without being discovered.

 

A missionary is:

(TYPE DEFINITION HERE)

In 1668, Father Marquette traveled to Michigan and made two missions. Where were the mission located and which tribes did he work with there (there are 3 tribes)?

(TYPE ANSWER HERE)

How did Father Marquette record his findings? Why do you think it was important for him to keep records?

(TYPE ANSWER HERE)

List a few facts about Father Marquette that could help you blend in as a missionary.

(TYPE ANSWER HERE)

 

Part 2: Locating a tribe

You will start your research by learning more about which Native American groups lived in Michigan during the late 1600's.

 

Fill in the chart below with the names of the tribes you discover on the map. List whether they are located in the Upper Peninsula or Lower Peninsula. Then answer the questions below the chart.

 

Name of Tribe

Location in Michigan

(Upper or Lower Peninsula)



1. Which tribe lived where we lived today?

2. Which tribe would you like to learn more about?

3. Why did you select that tribe?




Part 3: Understanding their lifestyle

Now that you are familiar with the tribes, you will now learn more about the Native American lifestyle. Visit the link in the webquest and select 3 topics that interest you. Some ideas could include: homes, language, clothing, food sources, transportation, beliefs, or geography.

 

1600’s

2000’s

Example:
HOMES

Example:

In the 1600’s, Native Americans in Alaska lived in igloos.

Example:

People living in Alaska now live in houses made of wood, and include electricity and plumbing.

Topic #1

(TYPE OBSERVATION HERE)

(TYPE OBSERVATION HERE)

Topic #2

(TYPE OBSERVATION HERE)

(TYPE OBSERVATION HERE)

Topic #3

(TYPE OBSERVATION HERE)

(TYPE OBSERVATION HERE)

 

Part 4: Gaining trust

You are learning a lot and feel more comfortable interacting with the tribe. You are doing a great job blending in so the tribal elders have invited you to attend a pow wow!

 

List your observations in the box below. Be sure to include at least 3 things you notice about what is going on in the video.

 



Part 5: Giving thanks

Your trip is almost over. Learn about Native American art, and design a gift to leave with your tribe.

 

Visit the online museum and select a piece to recreate for your tribe. Include a link or embed your original image here: (EMBED OR LINK HERE)

 

To create your design, follow these steps:

  1. Select the highlight text below.

  2. Click on “Insert” from the toolbar at the top of this Google Doc.

  3. Select “Drawing”. It is the 4th item on the list.

  4. Create your design using the tools provided. If you would like to draw free hand, click the small arrow to the right of the solid line tool. When the menu comes up, select the “scribble” tool. If you wish to include the image that you were inspired by, click on the “image” button and paste the web address for the image.

 

(SELECT THIS TEXT)

Part 6: Publish your findings

Your trip is now complete and it is time to present your findings to your fellow researchers. Visit Glogster.com and use your research log to help you create your Glog. Include the following elements in your Glog:

  • A title

  • A sticky note describing your job as a missionary in 1 sentence

  • A paragraph describing the tribe you studied (include location, homes, and food)

  • A paragraph telling how life in Michigan in the late 1600's was different than life in Michigan today.

  • A paragraph describing what it was like to attend the pow wow in Mt. Pleasant

  • An image of the art that inspired your gift. Write a caption describing what you designed for your gift

  • An image of a Native American from your tribe

 

Part 7: Reflect on your research

Complete your self-assessment! Tell me how your trip went!