Introduction | Learners | Standards | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Student Page
Introduction | Learners | Standards | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Student Page
This lesson was developed as part of an assignment from Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum at the University of Richmond. After the completion of this lesson, students will be able to describe life during the Civil War. Teams will consist of three members. Each member will work individually on their chosen role to research the characteristics of women, soldiers, and music. After the research process is complete, the students will regroup to create an exhibit displaying their findings.
This lesson was designed for 5th grade focusing on the Virginia Standards of Learning in social sciences/history, English, and technology. To complete this lesson students will need to recall information and practice skills learned in previous grades. For the social sciences/history aspect of the lesson, students will need to investigate and research the Civil War. In English, students will continue to practice oral language, research and writing skills. To complete the technology part of the lesson, students will need to use the Internet, word processing skills, and research skills.
Curriculum Standards
This WebQuest was created for fifth grade students based on the following Virginia Standards of Learning:Language Arts Standards Addressed
5.1: The student will listen, draw conclusions, and share responses in subject-related group learning activities. They will organize information to present reports of group activities. They will summarize information gathered in group activities. 5.3: The student will make planned oral presentations. They will determine appropriate content for the audience, organize content sequentially or around major ideas, and incorporate visual aids to support the presentation. 5.6: The student will demonstrate comprehension of a variety of literary forms and write about what is read. 5.7: The student will write for a variety of purposes to describe, to inform, to entertain and to explain. 5.8: The student will synthesize information from a variety of resources.
History and Social Sciences Standards AddressedComputer/Technology Standards Addressed5.7: The student will identify effects of the Civil War and life on the homefront. 5.9: The student will develop skills for historical analysis including the ability to identify, analyze, and interpret primary sources to better understand events and life in US history. 5.10: The student will develop skills in discussion and persuasive writing by analyzing historical sitautions and events. C/T 5.4: The student will communicate through application software by using worldwide network communication systems.
This section will explain how each group will create an excellent exhibit. There are three roles in the process. Each member of the group will assume one role. Students need to choose the role in which they are most interested.Role # 1: Women
This role involves looking at the lives of women on the home front during the Civil War.
Role # 2: Letters
This role explores some of the letters written by soldiers during the Civil War.
Role # 3: Civil War Music
This role involves researching and working with pieces of music used during the Civil War.
Next, the group should come back together to prepare the display for the exhibit. Your exhibit should be completed on poster board and include a board for each of the researched areas starting with an introductory board.
Materials needed for this lesson include:
This lesson should not require
extensive teacher involvement. The teacher will need to observe students
to see that work is being completed equally.
You will use three rubrics to grade your students. Each rubric will represent one category, which include the display, presentation, and group work. These rubrics are on a scale from 1-4 with 1 needing improvement and 4 equalling excellent. Make sure to remind your students to read the expectations listed on the rubric thoroughly so they know what you are expecting.Click here to open the evaluation rubrics in a new window.
This WebQuest has many educational benefits. Students will learn interesting information about life during the Civil War while meeting SOL objectives. By working individually and in groups, students will have the opportunity to express their individual learning styles and learn to work well with others. Students will enhance their technology skills, develop social science/history knowledge, and improve their oral presentation abilities.
Bars, icons, backgrounds. Retrieved February 11, 2002 from http://soback.kornet.nm.kr/~pixeline/heeyun/graphics.html
More Civil War Clipart. Retrieved February 11, 2002 from
http://www.civilwarclipart.com/Clipartgallery/clipart2.htm
Civil War Illustrations. Retrieved April 17, 2002 from
http://www.civilwarclipart.com/Clipartgallery/illus.html
Mike's Civil War Home Page. Retrieved February 11, 2002 from http://www.mikescivilwar.com/
Hearts at Home: Griefs & Anxieties. Retrieved February 11, 2002 from http://www.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/hearts/spies.html