Teacher+Guide

The aim is to give the learners a good base of knowledge concerning the causes of the revolution and birth of the USA, but also to allow them to use and manipulate the knowledge in order to synthesize and create to develop their own ideas.

The students need to understand the process and motivation the founding fathers had creating the Constitution. The students also need to embrace the ideals and purpose behind the protection of their rights, and be able to apply this knowledge to present and future rights.

The learners will be 16-17 year old high school juniors. This is an American History project, so there interests and future goals may have as much of an effect on the project itself. The project will attempt to utilize all students’ interests and skills in a diverse project with differentiated skills. The background of the students is a mix primarily middle class Caucasian with several Asian American, Indian American, and African American students.

The students will have a general knowledge of the causes of the American Revolution, continental congress and the basic rights protected in the Bill of Rights.

This curriculum web intends to cover the causes of the colonies declaring their independence and the creation of our constitution. The students will use their previous knowledge as well as a deeper understanding of the causes that led to the Declaration of Independence and the rationale behind the creation of the Constitution.

I intend to have the students gain knowledge about the causes of the American Revolution as well as the motivation behind many of provisions included in the United States Constitution. They will use this knowledge by looking to the past, but also will apply the principles the founding fathers used in order to declare the colonies independence and to create the constitution.

Tara - Teaching Guide

Aim - The tornado webquest aims to enhance 4th and 5th grade students understanding of the characteristics and causes of tornados, so they can demonstrate their understanding through the creation of a weather broadcast. Rationale - Although we do not frequently experience tornadoes in our areas, they are very dangerous storms that can happen anywhere at anytime. These weather events can be catastrophic if appropriate safety measures are not taken. It is important for students to understand the characteristics and causes of tornados.

Learner Description - 4th and 5th grade science students who are comfortable using the internet and who are comfortable conducting web-based research. Students are also motivated to work in teams.

Prerequesites - Students should already have a basic understanding of tornados and weather patterns. They should also be comfortable using the internet and conducting web-based research, using digital media and other web 2.0 technologies. Students should also be able to work collaboratively in teams and be comfortable presenting. Subject Matter Description - This curriculum is based on the characteristics and concepts of a natural event such as a tornado, and the impact it has on everyday life. Learning Objectives -


 * learn where and when tornadoes are most likely to occur;
 * what weather conditions are favorable for forming tornadoes;
 * how they can tell if a tornado might be coming;
 * how to protect themselves, their families, and their pets in the event they experience a tornado; and
 * Create a weather broadcast warning residents about an upcoming tornado, so they can demonstrate their understanding of the causes, characteristics and safety measures.

Tara- sounds like your webquest is well thought out and has the potential to be very fun for students.