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Created by Kim Magnuson

Introduction ||Tasks || Standards || Processes|| Resources || Learning Advice || Assessment || Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Native American WebQuest for the Traveler's Team at Milton Middle School. I invite you to explore and journey into the past with me. STOP!!! Do you know that the ground you are walking on, or the river you are canoeing down was once traveled by someone who lived hundreds of years ago! Where are the ghosts of the past? Are you sharing their sacred space? Who knows what you will find there? Do you? Let the waters of time carry you back to a different time and place, our journey is about to begin. During this Web Quest you will be exploring Native American cultures. Our culminating event will be an Artifact Ceremony. Watch for guidelines as you complete this Web Quest.

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TASK

As a member of a team chosen by the teacher, you are to research one regional Native American tribe from the list below.

1. Eastern

2. Northern

3. Southern

4. Western

Here are some ideas to think about:

What do you know about Native Americans?
Do you have any generational links to Native Americans?

You will have various tasks as you complete this WebQuest.

Using your regional tribal selection, determine who will play the role of Chief, Squaw, Warrior and Storyteller.

As Chief, you will lead your tribe in research and appear in native dress at our Artifact Ceremony.
As Squaw, you will research foods common to your tribe and prepare a snack for our ceremony.
As Warrior, you will research the types of lodges that protect your family while you are hunting for game. You will construct a replica of this lodge for our Artifact Ceremony.
As Storyteller, you will interview a member of your family and share your history with the "tribe"
You will all be responsible for making a scrapbook to demonstrate your knowledge.

Each team member will construct a scrapbook. This scrapbook must contain the following elements:

1. Introduction of your tribal selection

2. Index

3. In addition to writing pieces that have been edited ( G.U.M., see your teacher for a copy of the state writing rubric)you must include at least 4 visual representations. (WebQuest art, drawing, weaving or pressed herbs)

4. One creative writing piece, such as a poem or diary entry making sure that the Native American voice is evident.

5. Glossary of Native American terms.

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STANDARDS

The following Vermont Standards will be assessed during this WebQuest:

1.8 Reports

In written reports, students organize and convey information and ideas accurately. This is evident when students organize information gathered through reading and interviews, so that a reader can easily understand what is being conveyed.

6.5 History

Traditional and Social Studies

Students investigate both the traditional and the social histories of the people, places and cultures under study, including those of indigenous peoples.

1.14 Critique

Students critique what they have heard (e.g. music, oral presentation). This is evident when students: Observe, Describe, Extend, Interpret and Make connections.

1.16 Artistic Dimensions

Students use a variety of forms, such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts, to create projects that are appropriate in terms of the following dimensions:

Skill Development

Reflection and Critique

Making Connections

Approach to Work

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PROCESSES

Four Regions

(This may require reentering the selected region, such as "North" and then click on "North" again. )

Eastern- what is meant by the phrase, "The Three Sisters?"

Northern- Navigate to the Tlingit section, then to theTransformation section. Select your favorite transformation, create a mini-book that gives description of the story.

Southern- Navigate to the Children section, what is your "Katsina" meaning on the ceremonial calendar?

Western- Navigate to The Circle of Relatives. Design a bracelet that has a pattern which represents important aspects of your life. Provide a written and visual key for interpreting this pattern.

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RESOURCES

The Sign of the Beaver

Ghosts

Clip Art

Native American Links

A Light in the Forest

The Second Bend in the River

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LEARNING ADVICE

Use this WebQuest to gather information about Native Americans. Remember that there are additional resources in the classroom.

Keep a list of all the sources you may use in your presentations.
Make sure you use your own words. Don't copy word by word.
Check in frequently with your team members.

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ASSESSMENT

Daily Work Rubric

Score 1 - 10 Getting There Almost There Got It! WOW!

Belonging
conscientious, supportive,team-player, respectful
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Mastery
dependable, hard-worker, organized, focused
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Generosity
helps others, contributes, positive interactions
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Independence
shows initiative, self-motivated
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Artifact Ceremony Rubric

Criteria Stuck in the Mud Almost There Got It! WOW!

Present information in a clear and organized manner, so that what is presented is demonstrated in a variety of artistic dimensions.

(Vermont Standard 1.16)

I did not clearly present my information.

My audience did not completely understand my presentation

I presented limited information.

My audience had some understanding of what I presented. I presented a limited amount of visuals and ideas.

I presented information that demonstrated my learning.

My audience had a clear understanding of my presentation. I presented adequate visuals for audience understanding.

I presented additional information that demonstrated my learning and engaged the observer.

My audience clearly understood the meaning of my presentation and wanted more information. My visuals were engaging and obtained from a variety of sources.

If you would like to hear Native American music and Language samples, click below!

Standing Quiver

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed your journey into the life of a Native American. Your participation in our Artifact Ceremony will enable our class to partake in your learning journey.

What did you learn about traditions?
In learning about other's traditions, what have you learned about yourself or your family?
Do you feel it is important to pass tradition from one generation to the next?
Please provide feedback about this WebQuest to

Greetings from Kim Magnuson ! I am employed as a Special Educator at Milton Middle School, in Milton Vermont. You have just completed my WebQuest. Thanks for journeying with me. I hope you had a rewarding experience.

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Score 1 - 10	Getting There	Almost There	Got It!	WOW!
Belonging conscientious, supportive,team-player, respectful	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___
Mastery dependable, hard-worker, organized, focused	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___
Generosity helps others, contributes, positive interactions	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___
Independence shows initiative, self-motivated	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___	score 1-10 ___