First Americans Web Quest

Created by: Mr. Torres

5th Grade Social Studies Project

Introduction:

This week you are going to do research on an Indian tribe.

Your Task:

Work together with your partner, and collect information about your Indian tribe.  By the end of the week, you need to have the following completed to earn a grade:   1. Do research on your topic.   2. Write a report.   3. Read your report to the class.

Lab Procedure:

Your goal in the lab is to complete the research for your project. Here's how it is going to work:   1st:    Read the internet articles from the Resource Section.   2nd:   Take notes using a graphic organizer.   3rd:  Organize notes and put it in a folder.

Evaluation:

So how do I get a good grade?  Here's the rubric for success:   ------Item---------Points Possible---------Points Earned---------            Research          30 points                             ?        Essay                50 points                               ?         Oral                 20  points                              ?     Presentation    ___________________________________________________ Total Points Possible :         100 points = A

How can I earn all 30 points for my big Social Studies project?  Listen up. 1.  Read carefully. 2.  Take good notes. 3.  Be responsible:  Stay on task. 4.  Be respectful: Follow computer lab rules.