CAPTURING MISSOURI REGIONS A Web Quest for 4th Grade Missouri History Designed by Merrie Williams Adapted by Pam Lowe Adapted for use by: Krystal Dover

Introduction You have been elected to a very important position in the state of Missouri. The citizens of Missouri have voted for YOU as the new Missouri governor. As governor, your first task is very important. In order to showcase the state of Missouri, you have decided that future citizens should have something to look at that will tell about the regions of Missouri. A time capsule would be perfect! As governor, you have the honor of choosing the artifacts that best represent one of the four regions of Missouri. The citizens of Missouri are confident that you will do a great job. Congratulations and good luck!

Task  The time capsule you will create will contain artifacts that represent one of the regions of Missouri. It is important to know what the citizens of Missouri expect of you. Each time capsule should include the following student made items:  The time capsule you will create will contain artifacts that represent one of the regions of Missouri. It is important to know what the citizens of Missouri expect of you. Each time capsule should include the following student made items:  an outline map of Missouri with your region colored and labeled  two postcards that illustrate important natural resources of the region  a paper doll which has at least two sets of clothing that represents the types of jobs available in the region  write an ad that would convince others to move to the region  As you complete each item to be placed in your time capsule, you should choose things that best represent the region. Once all of your items are complete, place them on your poster along with words and pictures that describe your region.  As you complete each item to be placed in your time capsule, you should choose things that best represent the region. Once all of your items are complete, place them on your poster along with words and pictures that describe your region.

Process It's time to create your time capsule. First you will need to make a decision about the region you would like to research. You may choose from one of the following Missouri regions: Northern Plains Northern Plains Western Plains Ozark Highlands Southeast Lowlands Southeast Lowlands

General Sights that can be used for all regions: General Sights that can be used for all regions:  Missouri Department of Tourism Missouri Department of Tourism Missouri Department of Tourism  Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Department of Conservation  Missouri State Parks Missouri State Parks Missouri State Parks  Geography of Missouri Geography of Missouri Geography of Missouri

Northern Plains Missouri Department of Conservation St. Joseph Northwest Missouri Independence St. Joseph Hannibal St. Louis Arch Pony Express Kansas City Missouri Department of Conservation St. Joseph Northwest Missouri Independence St. Joseph Hannibal St. Louis Arch Pony Express Kansas CityMissouri Department of Conservation St. Joseph Northwest Missouri Independence St. Joseph Hannibal St. Louis Arch Pony Express Kansas CityMissouri Department of Conservation St. Joseph Northwest Missouri Independence St. Joseph Hannibal St. Louis Arch Pony Express Kansas City

Western Plains Harry S. Truman State Park Missouri State Fair Sedalia Whiteman Air Force Base Harry S. Truman State Park Missouri State Fair Sedalia Whiteman Air Force BaseHarry S. Truman State Park Missouri State Fair Sedalia Whiteman Air Force BaseHarry S. Truman State Park Missouri State Fair Sedalia Whiteman Air Force Base

Ozark Highlands Old Homes of St. Louis Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Johnson's Shut-In Elephant Rocks State Park Ozark National Scenic Riverways Ozark Heritage Region Lake of the OzarksOld Homes of St. Louis Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Johnson's Shut-In Elephant Rocks State Park Ozark National Scenic Riverways Ozark Heritage Region Lake of the Ozarks

Southeast Lowlands Ste. Genevieve Trail of Tears State Park Cape Girardeau Missouri Mines State Park New Madrid Sikeston-MinerSte. Genevieve Trail of Tears State Park Cape Girardeau Missouri Mines State Park New Madrid Sikeston-Miner

Just a reminder...The items the citizens of Missouri expect to see in these time capsules are listed below. All items must be student made. an outline map of Missouri with your region colored and labeled two postcards that illustrate important natural resources of the region a paper doll which has at least two sets of clothing that represents the types of jobs available in the region a paper doll which has at least two sets of clothing that represents the types of jobs available in the region an ad would convince others to move to the region Congratulations! Now that you are finished, you are ready to present your time capsule to Missouri citizens for approval. Congratulations! Now that you are finished, you are ready to present your time capsule to Missouri citizens for approval.

Evaluation  In order to assure that you have completed the requirements for all of the elements of your time capsule, use the checklist above as you complete this project. Scoring Guide Your group's work will be evaluated using the rubric below. Remember that not only will you receive a score for your work, you will also be evaluated on how well your group works together.