Native American Webquest

Native American Indian Webquest

Webquest Goals

1. Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a 9 slide presentation about Native Americans.

2. Learn about Native American tribes and how their geographical region/environment affects their culture.

3. Build vocabularies by working with new and unknown words that you come across in your research.

4. Work cooperatively in small groups, share information with others throughout discussions.

5. Access and gather information from Internet web sites about Native Americans.

Introduction:

Your group is on a virtual mission to learn more about the Native American culture! Your group’s first decision will be choosing one of the regions of the U.S. where Natives inhabit. They include Southwest, Northwest Coastal, Inuit, Eastern Woodlands, Plains, and California. Next, your group will pack your bags because you will be spending a month with an Indian tribe in the area you are going to study! When you reach your intended area you will be introduced to the chief of the tribe and he will show you around the Indian village. He will take you to where you are staying so that you can leave your bags, but don’t forget to bring along your pencil, paper, and camera because the chief is going to show you around the village and introduce you to the other villagers! Throughout the month, you will be submersed in the Indian culture and take part in your villages’ activities! Be sure to take notes and pictures because when you return to school, your group will be creating a PowerPoint slide show, to show our community what the culture of the Indians that you spent a month with was like!!

Task

Each group has chosen a region of the U.S. to research and learn more about how the geographical area that a tribe lives in affects its culture.

Group 1: Southwest

Group 2: Northwest Coastal

Group 3: Inuit

Group 4: Eastern Woodlands

Group 5: Plains

Group 6: California

Each member of your team will be responsible for gathering information about a specific aspect of your region.

1. Culture

2. Legends

3. How they lived

4. Where they lived

5. What they lived in

6. What they ate

7. Forms of transportation

8. Family life

9. Other interesting facts about your tribe/region

Process

1. Assign each member of your team 2 of the 9 topics to research.

2. Use the links I have provided to Native American websites along with one other non-web-based source available in the classroom.

3. Take notes about the information you find. \\Bhs2\data\Teachers\bickettb\note organizer.rtf

4. When you finish your research, return to your group to discuss your findings.

5. Search united streaming for a video clip to insert into your PowerPoint detailing an aspect of your tribe.

6. Together you must create a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation presenting the information you discovered about your tribe/region.

7. Start with an introduction slide with your tribe name and region on it. Then proceed with a new slide for each topic listed above.

Resources

On front table: books and magazines

*4 Kids Discover magazines in a series on Native Americans -------Southwest People, America 1492, Native America, Plains Indians, and Sacagawea

*Native Americans: over 100 questions and answers to things you want to know.

*Native Americans: The hands on approach to History

*The World of the American Indian

*Native Americans

General Native American Websites

*http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/navigation/native_american_chart.htm *http://marilee.us/nativeamericans.html#Maps *http://www.ahsd25.k12.il.us/curriculum/nativeamericans/index.html *http://eliot.needham.k12.ma.us/technology/lessons/na_regions/index.htm

Regional Native American Websites

Northwest Coast

http://www.oregonpioneers.com/indian.htm

http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/nwindian.htm

http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/NWIndianlife.html

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/reports3/northwest.htm

http://www.promotega.org/fld30036/Pacific%20Northwestern.html

Southwest

http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/swest.htm

http://www.crystalinks.com/hopi1.html

http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/KingsParkES/student%20pages/indians/southwes/southwes.htm

http://www.promotega.org/fld30036/southwestern.html

Great Plains

http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/plains.html

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/reports4/plains.htm

http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/KingsParkES/student%20pages/indians/plains/plains.htm

http://www.promotega.org/fld30036/plains%20indians.html

Eastern Woodlands

http://nativetech.nativeweb.org/scenes/index.html

http://www.promotega.org/fld30036/Eastern%20Woodlands.html

http://www.mrsbogucki.com/aemes/resource/woodland/index.htm

http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/KingsParkES/student%20pages/indians/woodland/woodland.htm

California-Intermountain

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/reports2/california.htm

http://www.promotega.org/fld30036/california-intermountain.html

http://library.thinkquest.org/13386/allnativeinfo/index.html

Evaluation

Groups will be evaluated on using the PowerPoint Presentation Rubric below. (You want to strive for 3’s!!!)

Criteria	Excellent – 3 Pts	Good – 2 Pts	Fair – 1 Pts	Poor – 0 Pts	Total
Storyboard	The storyboard includes thumbnail sketches of each slide. The slides are numbered and are in sequential order. The storyboard was completed and submitted for review by the due date.	The storyboard includes thumbnail sketches of each slide. The storyboard was completed and submitted for review. Some modifications were noted by the teacher.	The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard are not in logical sequence and have incomplete information. The storyboard was submitted for review and many modifications were noted by the teacher.	There is very few thumbnail sketches on the storyboard and it does not provide and overview of the presentation. The storyboard was not completed.
Introductory Slide	Includes the title of the presentation, the group number, and an interesting graphic that relates to the overall topic of the presentation.	The introductory slide has the title and the group number.	The introductory slide is missing the title or the group number.	There is no introductory slide.
Informational Slides	The slideshow contains at least five informational slides and has the all of the required elements.	The slideshow contains four or five informational slides but is missing one of the required elements.	The slideshow contains some informational slides but is missing two or three of the required elements.	The slideshow contains some informational slides but is missing more than three of the required elements.
Content Slides	All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. Information is organized in a clear, logical way.	Most of the content is accurate, and most information is organized in a clear, logical way.	The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly inaccurate. Some information is logically sequenced.	Content is typically confusing or has errors. There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Bibliography	The bibliography slide contains at least three references used for research.	The bibliography slide contains at least two references used for research.	The bibliography slide contains at least one reference used for research.	There is no bibliography slide.
Layout	The layout is pleasing to the eye and is easy to read.	The layout uses most space appropriately. Most slides are easy to read.	The layout shows some structure but the space is not used well, appearing cluttered or empty. Overall readability is difficult.	The layout is unstructured, confusing, and cluttered. Does not use space correctly. The text is very difficult to read
Writing Mechanics	The text is clearly written with little or no errors to detract from content.	The text is clearly written but a few spelling and/or grammar errors are noticeable	There are more than 5 spelling and grammar errors but content is understandable	Many errors in spelling, grammar, and sentence structure make comprehension difficult.
Narration	Each member of the group is involved in the presentation. Narration is complete and well-written. The presentation has been rehearsed and flows smoothly.	Each member of the group is involved in the presentation. Narration is complete and well-written. The presentation flows smoothly with only one or two minor glitches.	Each member of the group is involved in the presentation but more time should have been spent rehearsing. The narration is incomplete.	The narration does not go beyond what is written on the slide.
Presentation	All presenters were well rehearsed and progressed smoothly through the presentation. All group members established eye contact and spoke clearly. All group members looked relaxed and confident.	All presenters were well rehearsed and progressed smoothly through the presentation. All group members made an effort to establish eye contact and speak clearly.	One presenter didn't know the information and they got lost often. Diction and voice level made listening difficult for the audience.	Both presenters didn't know the information and got lost often. Diction and voice level made listening difficult.
Teamwork	The group members brainstormed, discussed, and solved problems cooperatively. Group members helped one another, shared ideas, and evaluated their work. The project is clearly a group effort.	The group members divided tasks, shared the workload and managed problems cooperatively.	The group occasionally helped one another but required teacher assistance to resolve differences. One or more members feel that they did more than their fair share of the work and/or problems were not managed effectively.	The group required teacher assistance with dividing tasks and resolving differences. Few people contributed their fair share of work.

Total Points ________ / 30

27 to 30 Points - A (Outstanding)

24 to 26 Points - B (Above Average)

21 to 23 Points - C (Average)

18 to 20 Points – D (Improvement Needed)

Below 18 Points– F (Failure)

Conclusion

Now that you have spent time with a Native American tribe in a specific region of the U.S. you will be ready to create a PowerPoint slide show to summarize what you have learned and “SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW” about their culture. Be prepared to present your slide show at the press conference.