 The
Founding of the 13 Original Colonies WebQuest
(adapted from numerous sites around the web;
see bibliography below)
Introduction
King Reints demands an update on the expensive
colonization efforts taking place in the New World. He will be arriving
at the Royal Academy soon and your expertise is needed immediately! You
must provide information on the 13 original colonies directly to him using
the latest methods.
Through researching the colonization of
America, you should note the similarities and differences between the Southern,
Middle and New England Colonies on topics such as geography, religious
factors, and slavery issues. For each region you will uncover hardships
that the settlers faced while creating a new life.
After analyzing your findings, your team
will create a Powerpoint Presentation to illustrate the colonization period
and a map of your region (more info later). If you complete these tasks
and make a successful presentaton to the King, he will reward you with
fabulous treasures.
The Task
The task is to find the following information
about the 13 original colonies.
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Name of each colony and the region to which
it belongs (Northern, Middle, Southern)
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The founders of each colony and the year each
was founded
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Descriptions of why each colony was founded
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Geographical characteristics of each colony
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Was there slavery in that colony, and if so,
how was it run?
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The economy of each colony (how they made
their money)
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What daily life was like for a typical family
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Answer the "What We Want to Know" questions
asked by the class
The Process
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Each group will be responsible for one region
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Each group must print out their Information
Sheet for their region.
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Fill out the information sheet. The King expects
every one of his subjects to do their fair share. To make sure this is
the case, please also print out this page
and fill it in.
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As you find information on the internet, save
the website address and a brief description of its contents.
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Once the Information Sheet has been completed,
all experts will come together to share findings. Each team member needs
to share their information with the other members. Create a PowerPoint
presentation to share your information with the rest of the class.
Your discoveries must include a minimum of 8-10 slides ranging for a duration
of 3-5 minutes. The presentation MUST be a collaborative effort.
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Create a notesheet to accompany your
presentation. These will be handed out to the royal court when you make
your presentation to the King.
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Design a map of your region showing
the geography of each of the colonies. This will be drawn to a designated
scale to be displayed with that of the other 2 groups.
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Put all your hard work together and practice
your presentation to the King.
Evaluation
Your team will be given two grades for this
project. One grade will be an individual grade and the second will be a
grade for the group. The following rubrics
will
used for assessment.
Conclusion
You will have a better understanding of how
the 13 original colonies were founded after completing this WebQuest. You
will have learned about the three regions and how to work collaboratively
as a team and you will have earned wonderful treasures. |
