Native American WebQuest

Overview

LITERATURE

Literature (Genre – Legends)

Students will read, summarize, and discuss legends with the others in their group

Students will complete a Native American Legend summary sheet for each legend.

Worksheet parts:

Vocabulary

Animal personified

Key elements

· Who?

· What legend explains?

· Where?

· What information would link the legend to a Native American group?

Students should be prepared to answer basic comprehension questions dealing with the current legend.

Drama – students act out at least one legend

Vocabulary

Included in Literature overview

HISTORY/CULTURE

Group Activities

Students will be working with other members of the group on the MAJOR Native American project. Each day, the group members will score their peers using the Group Rubric.

Student Groups

Heterogeneous groups of 4 to 5 students

Each group will focus on one Native American group

Weekly discussions

Each week, students will have an opportunity to meet with the teacher. During this time, they will be asked to share the work from the preceding week.

Presentation

See the PROCESS for details

Organizational Skills

Students are required to keep the above activities organized in their notebook. At the completion of the unit, the activities will be given to the teacher to score.