From Colonies to States
An Internet WebQuest on Colonial Times
by Sandra Southerland
J. E. Moss Elementary School: Antioch, TN
Introduction
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another time? What was daily life like in the American colonies? Do you know the causes of the American Revolution? Why did we have to be free?
In this webquest, you will find out the answers to these and many other questions.
Get ready to step back in time!
This WebQuest is a challenge for several reasons. First, you will learn how to navigate a WebQuest, second, you will research lots of information about colonial times, and third, you will become a reporter for our colonial newspaper 'The Colonial Times!'
It's quite a challenge, but I know you can do it! Have fun, and good luck!
Click HERE to find out your task!
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As an expert about colonial trades, schooling, everyday life, people, events or clothing, you will be developing a column in the 'Colonial Times' newspaper to inform readers about your topic. Your task is to write a feature article on the lives of the colonists and/or events that lead to the Revolutionary War.
Click HEREto find out the process!
The Task| The Process & Resources| Part 1: Background| Part 2: Instructions
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Conclusion
In this WebQuest you will be working in groups of three or four. Your group will be assigned a specific topic about colonial times. Your group will look at Webpages from all over the world made by people who care about Colonial Times. Because these are real Webpages we're looking at, not things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. You will also be finding information from library books and encyclopedias. You may check out these books to use in your research if you do not have other books checked out.
You'll begin with everyone in your group getting some background information .
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Part 1 - Background: Something for Everyone
Use the Internet information linked in your group's section to answer the basic questions needed in a newspaper article : who? what? where? when? why? and how? Remember : you will be writing as if you were a reporter in colonial times. Your article will inform readers about what is going on with either colonial trades, schooling, everyday life or clothing. Be creative in exploring the information so that you answer these questions as fully and insightfully as you can.
Read Part 2: The instructions that tell you how to conquer this WebQuest!
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Part 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read through the internet files linked to your group to find information that will help you find information. You may also use the book. You may also use the books provided by Mrs. Southerland and encylopedias.
2. Take notes on the information you find out about your topic. DO NOT COPY WORD FOR WORD.
3. Be sure to cite the webpage(s) you take information from. Also, list the Title and Author of any book(s) you use.
4. Write a one page newspaper article that informs the reader about the information you found throughout your research. Don't forget to use lots of details and write down your information as if you were actually a person living in colonial times!
Now, click on your group to begin your journey!
Group 1 : Daily Life
Group 2: Point of View
Group 3: Taxation Without Representation
Group 4: Colonists Respond
Group 5: George and Ben
Group 6: Colonial Businesses
Group 7: Colonial Places
Group 8: Colonial Government
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Group 1: Daily Life
Use the Internet information linked below to find information about the following aspects of colonial life:
Occupations - Colonial Trades from Williamsburg
Children – Colonial Kids
Women – Colonial Womenand Revolutionary Women
Slavery – African Americans in the Colonies
Native Americans – Native Americans in the United States
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Group 2 - Point of View
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· Townshend Acts
· The Tea Act
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Sugar Act
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The Task| The Process & Resources| Part 1: Background| Part 2: Instructions
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The Task| The Process & Resources| Part 1: Background| Part 2: Instructions
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Group 7 : Colonial Places
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Were you able to conquer the challenge? By now you should have a better understanding of the different aspects of colonial life. You have also been successful with using a WebQuest for the first time, and writing your very own newspaper article about your findings! Are you surprised at how different life in colonial times is from today? Did you learn anything new? Congratulations! You are now a colonial expert ready to show off your knowledge on Colonial Day!
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