1. States Rights and Slavery WebQuest A FIFTH GRADE WEBQUEST BY: MS.SHANIKA NICHOLE FREEMAN

2. Introduction Take a look around your classroom and look at all the various ethnicities you see. Without the Civil War there is a high probability that the current make-up of our school and classrooms would be different. Between 1861-1865, a very important war known as the Civil War took place in the United States. There are many issues that caused this great war where so many soldiers died fighting for their beliefs. Without this war, America as we know it today, could be much different for you, myself, and everyone who calls this great country home! It is your job to explore these issues of states rights and slavery to see why the Civil War occurred? Essential Question Why did the issues of states rights and slavery lead to the Civil War? What are some examples of certain states rights that both the north and south Would fight for, and how did both sides feel about slavery.

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6. Resources http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar/cwar.htm http://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/civilwar.htm http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/civilwar.htm http://www.civilwarkids.com http://www.neok12.com/American-Civil-War.htm http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/freemovies/civilwar/ http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/after1500/his tory/civilwar.htm

7. Evaluations You and your team will be evaluated by a student rubric and a teacher rubric. Student Rubric Teacher Rubric

8. Conclusions Congratulations, you and your team have successfully investigated the issues that would lead to the split of our great nation. You and your team have taken our class back to the 19 th century and we have truly felt what it felt like to live during those times. You and your team have given us a better understanding of all the issues that would lead to the Civil War. By acting as politicians you now have a better understanding of what our ancestors were fighting for on both sides! Give yourself a huge pat on the back, for you traveled back to a difficult time for our great nation! Your peers now have a better understanding of why the Civil War occurred!!!! Now that you explored the issues that would lead to the Civil War, I now challenge you to continue your research and research major battles and campaigns of the Civil War. Now with any war there must be an end, and we must start to rebuild. Take a look at the time period known as the Reconstruction Era, and explore that time, and see how the US starts to develop into a more modern country and the place we call home today!

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10. ISTE Net Standards Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

11. ISTE Net Standards Continued Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching

12. ISTE Net Standards Continued Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching

13. ISTE Net Standards Continued Model Digital Age Work and Learning Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning

14. ISTE Net Standards Continued Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools

15. ISTE Net Standards Continued Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d Process data and report results Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems 3. Research and Information Fluency

16. Credits and References Georgia Performance Standards https://www.georgiastandards.org/sta ndards/https://www.georgiastandards.org/sta ndards/ ISTE Net Standards www.iste.org/standardswww.iste.org/standards

17. Credits and References Continued Civil War Sources http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar /cwar.htmhttp://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar /cwar.htm http://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/civilwa r.htmhttp://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/civilwa r.htm http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/su bjects/civilwar.htmhttp://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/su bjects/civilwar.htm http://www.civilwarkids.com http://www.neok12.com/American-Civil- War.htmhttp://www.neok12.com/American-Civil- War.htm http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/fre emovies/civilwar/http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/fre emovies/civilwar/ http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northa merica/after1500/history/civilwar.htm