1. Native American Tribes in United States History Ms. Braxton Social Studies WebQuest Grade 5; Room 1 Leonard V. Moore School

2. Student Pages Introduction This WebQuest integrates the language arts and social studies curriculums as you embark on an exciting learning adventure about Native American Tribes in United States history from different regions of the country. New York City has just opened a new museum. You are now working for the Museum of National History. They have hired you because they need creative exhibits to teach young children about historical Native American Tribes from the different areas of the United States of America. I am sure that you will all become the best employees of the year!

3. Task First, you will be assigned a partner to work with. First, you will be assigned a partner to work with. Then, your team will be assigned a Native American Tribe. Then, your team will be assigned a Native American Tribe. Next, you will be introduced to your mission as an employee. Next, you will be introduced to your mission as an employee. Research information about your Native American Tribe. Create a museum exhibit or display on your tribe. Compose a report to attach to your display. Finally, teach the young students about your assigned tribe as they visit your exhibit. Finally, teach the young students about your assigned tribe as they visit your exhibit.

4. Process Part 1: Click on your team name (cultural region) to find out your assigned Native American Tribe. Write down your tribe’s name and its cultural region for your exhibit. Eastern Woodlands- A Eastern Woodlands- A Eastern Woodlands- B Eastern Woodlands- B Eastern Woodlands- C Eastern Woodlands- C Plains- A Plains- A Plains- B Plains- B Plains- C Plains- C Southwest- A Southwest- A Southwest- B Southwest- B Northwest Coast- A Northwest Coast- A Northwest Coast- B Northwest Coast- B

5. Part 2: Native American Tribe Research Report Guide: Location: region/ states Location: region/ states Tribe Name: identify and explain meaning Tribe Name: identify and explain meaning Language(s) Spoken: language/ dialects Language(s) Spoken: language/ dialects Shelter: types and how they were constructed Shelter: types and how they were constructed Clothing: types worn and how they were made Clothing: types worn and how they were made Food: what they ate and how they obtained it Food: what they ate and how they obtained it Transportation: types used Transportation: types used Arts/ Crafts: types created Arts/ Crafts: types created Culture: religion/ special ceremonies Culture: religion/ special ceremonies

6. Research Guide (continued) You can use your textbook, library books, popular search engines (www.google.com), and / or the websites below to help you. www.google.com http://www.bigorrin.org http://www.native-languages.org/languages.htm http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/ http://cybersleuth- kids.com/sleuth/History/Native_Americans/Native_Tribes/index. htm http://cybersleuth- kids.com/sleuth/History/Native_Americans/Native_Tribes/index. htm www.wikipedia.org www.native-languages.org/kids.htm www.native-languages.org/kids.htm http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtml http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award98/ienhtml/tribes.html

7. Part 3: Report Prewriting Copy the following chart and complete it for your Native American Tribe Report. Copy the following chart and complete it for your Native American Tribe Report. Tribe Name Name’s Meaning Location Language(s) Shelter Clothing Food Transportation Arts/ Crafts Culture

8. Part 4: Report Set up your report as follows: Set up your report as follows: Eye-catching cover with pictures, vivid colors, and the name and location of your tribe Eye-catching cover with pictures, vivid colors, and the name and location of your tribe One page per category on your prewriting table with headings, facts, explanations, and pictures One page per category on your prewriting table with headings, facts, explanations, and pictures

9. Part 5: Exhibit Create your display/ diorama on your Native American Tribe. For help or ideas visit the following websites. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/diorama/ http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/diorama/ http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/diorama/ http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/dioramas.html http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/dioramas.html http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/dioramas.html http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama Make sure to include and label each of the following: Tribe Name Tribe Name Shelter Shelter Clothing Clothing Food Food Transportation Transportation Arts/ Crafts Arts/ Crafts Culture Culture **Make your display colorful and creative. Includes lots of pictures and figures.

10. Part 6: Teach the Students Oral Presentation Oral Presentation Teach the class about your Native American Tribe. Teach the class about your Native American Tribe. Use loud and clear voices. Use loud and clear voices. Assign each other parts. Assign each other parts. Refer to the exhibit/ display as you present each section of your report. (Point out each section.) Refer to the exhibit/ display as you present each section of your report. (Point out each section.) Make your presentation interesting! Make your presentation interesting! Smile and have fun! Smile and have fun!

11. Evaluation Rubric Parts 1 and 2: Research and Preparation Excellent4Good3Fair2Poor1 A. Research Students were able to navigate the website with lots of ease, and were able to gather all the information related to the tribe and were able to organize it. Students were able to navigate the website with ease, and were able to gather all the information related to the tribe. Students were able to navigate the website with some ease, and were able to gather some information related to the tribe. Students were able to navigate the website with very little ease, but were not able to gather the proper information related to the tribe. B. Group Work Students were not distracted at all during the time alloted for independent group work. The research gathered contained all of the important information, and the group had additional time to organize it. Students were not easily distracted during the time alloted for independent group work. The research gathered contained all of the important information. Students were easily distracted during the time alloted for independent group work. The research gathered contained most of the important information. Students were off task, and easily distracted during the time alloted for independent group work. The research gathered was missing important information

12. Evaluation (continued) Checklist Tribe Name Name’s Meaning Location Language(s) Shelter Clothing Food Transportati on Arts/ Crafts Culture Part 3: Report Prewriting * Each missing section on the prewriting chart is minus 10 points.

13. Evaluation (continued) Rubric Part 4: ReportExcellent4Good3Fair2Poor1 A. Group Work Always worked well with others Mostly worked well with others Worked well with others sometimes Rarely or never worked well with others B. Information Contains all required information. Contains most of the required information. Contains some of the required information. Contains little or none of the required information. C. Content Information is all accurate. Information is mostly accurate. Information is somewhat accurate. Information is not accurate. D. Organization Report is well organized. Transitions and headings are always used between key ideas. Report is moderately organized. Transitions and headings are usually used between key ideas. Report is somewhat organized. Transitions and headings are used somewhat between key ideas. Report has very little or no organization. Transitions are rarely or not used between key ideas. E. Sentence Construction Variety in syntax is effective Variety in syntax is effective Very few or no errors Very few or no errors Some variety Some variety Generally correct Generally correct Little variety in syntax Little variety in syntax Monotony Monotony Some errors Some errors Numerous errors Numerous errors Assortment of incomplete and/or incorrect sentences Assortment of incomplete and/or incorrect sentences F. Mechanics Few or no errors Some errors that do not interfere with meaning Pattern of errors evident Numerous serious errors; may detract from meaning

14. Evaluation Rubrics (continued) Part 5: Exhibit Display Excellent4Good3Fair2Poor1 A. Group Work Always worked well with others Mostly worked well with others Worked well with others sometimes Rarely or never worked well with others B. Required Content All required information is displayed Most of the required information is displayed Some of the required information is displayed Very little or no required information is displayed C. Labels All labels/ titles are included Most labels/ titles are included Some labels/ titles are included Very little or no labels/ titles are included D. Creativity Shows maximum amount of creativity Shows a moderate amount of creativity Shows some creativity Shows very little or no creativity E. Effort (neatness/organization) Put forth maximum effort Put forth a moderate amount of effort Put forth some effort Put forth little to no effort

15. Evaluation Rubrics (continued) Part 6: Oral Presentation Excellent4Good3Fair2Poor1 A. Tone Always spoke loudly Spoke loudly most of the time Spoke loudly sometimes Rarely or never spoke loudly B. Clarity Always spoke clearly Spoke clearly most of the time Spoke clearly sometimes Rarely or never spoke clearly C. Focus on Audience Kept eye contact with the audience most of the time Kept eye contact with the audience sometimes Rarely kept eye contact with the audience Never kept eye contact with the audience D. Display as Reference Referred to the display to point out all sections of the report Referred to the display to point out most sections of the report Referred to the display to point out some sections of the report Referred to the display to point out very little or no sections of the report E. Shared Presentation Shared teaching time with partner throughout the whole presentation Shared teaching time with partner throughout most of the presentation Shared teaching time with partner throughout some of the presentation Rarely or never shared teaching time with partner throughout the presentation

16. Conclusion Congratulations! You have completed your first job as an employee of the Museum of National History. Congratulations! You have completed your first job as an employee of the Museum of National History. From your experience, you should have learned a lot about the first true Americans. Native American History is one essential focus in the study of Early American History. Thanks for taking your job at the museum so seriously! I nominate all of you for the position of Employee of the Year!!

17. Teacher Page Focus: “Native American Tribes in United States History” is an interactive social studies unit that is sure to increase student motivation for learning history. This WebQuest integrates the language arts and social studies curriculums. This exciting learning adventure allows students to explore Native American Tribes in United States history from different regions of the country. Focus: “Native American Tribes in United States History” is an interactive social studies unit that is sure to increase student motivation for learning history. This WebQuest integrates the language arts and social studies curriculums. This exciting learning adventure allows students to explore Native American Tribes in United States history from different regions of the country. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Students should have had prior experiences and a basic knowledge of map skills, power point presentations, internet research, oral presentations, and writing informational reports. Students should have had prior experiences and a basic knowledge of map skills, power point presentations, internet research, oral presentations, and writing informational reports. Class Description: Class Description: This WebQuest will be completed by my fifth grade ELL inclusion class. It is composed of 20 students: 10 boys and 10 girls. There are 2 ELL students in the class and 2 students that have just transitioned out of the ELL program. Also, the class includes 4 Basic Skill students and 4 Gifted and Talented students. This WebQuest will be completed by my fifth grade ELL inclusion class. It is composed of 20 students: 10 boys and 10 girls. There are 2 ELL students in the class and 2 students that have just transitioned out of the ELL program. Also, the class includes 4 Basic Skill students and 4 Gifted and Talented students. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Social Studies: 6.4,5C3,6,7 6.6,5B1,2,3 Social Studies: 6.4,5C3,6,7 6.6,5B1,2,3 Language Arts: 3.1,5H3,4,5,7,8 3.2,5A2,5,10,13; B3,5,9; C1-4,8-10; D1,2,5,9,16 3.3,5D1-9 Language Arts: 3.1,5H3,4,5,7,8 3.2,5A2,5,10,13; B3,5,9; C1-4,8-10; D1,2,5,9,16 3.3,5D1-9 Technology: 8.1,5B6 Technology: 8.1,5B6 Objectives/Goals: SWBAT: Objectives/Goals: SWBAT: Identify the regions of the United States where Native American tribes were located in the past. Identify the regions of the United States where Native American tribes were located in the past. Work cooperatively with a partner on a given project. Work cooperatively with a partner on a given project. Distinguish key aspects of the lives of Native Americans. Distinguish key aspects of the lives of Native Americans. Chart key facts to prewrite for an informational report. Chart key facts to prewrite for an informational report. Compose a report on a Native American tribe. Compose a report on a Native American tribe. Create and construct a display/exhibit on Native American life. Create and construct a display/exhibit on Native American life. Teach Native American cultural facts as an oral presentation. Teach Native American cultural facts as an oral presentation. Synthesize and analyze information on Native American Tribes in United States history from different regions of the country. Synthesize and analyze information on Native American Tribes in United States history from different regions of the country.

18. Credits http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=22440 Aspects of Native American Life (rubric assistance) http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=22440 http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=22440 Search Engines and Websites on Native American History Search Engines and Websites on Native American History www.google.com www.google.comwww.google.com http://www.bigorrin.org http://www.bigorrin.orghttp://www.bigorrin.org http://www.native-languages.org/languages.htm http://www.native-languages.org/languages.htmhttp://www.native-languages.org/languages.htm http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/ http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/ http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Native_Americans/Native_Tribes/index.htm http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Native_Americans/Native_Tribes/index.htmhttp://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Native_Americans/Native_Tribes/index.htm www.wikipedia.org www.wikipedia.orgwww.wikipedia.org www.native-languages.org/kids.htm www.native-languages.org/kids.htmwww.native-languages.org/kids.htmwww.native-languages.org/kids.htm http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtml http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtmlhttp://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtml http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award98/ienhtml/tribes.html http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award98/ienhtml/tribes.htmlhttp://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award98/ienhtml/tribes.html Diorama Display Websites Diorama Display Websites http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/diorama/ http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/diorama/http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/diorama/ http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/dioramas.html http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/dioramas.htmlhttp://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/dioramas.html http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Dioramahttp://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama Permissions We all benefit by being generous with our work. Permission is granted for others to use and modify this WebQuest for educational, non-commercial purposes as long as the original authorship is credited. The modified WebQuest may be shared only under the same conditions. See the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike license for details. Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike This WebQuest was created in PowerPoint.