Miss T's Webquest
*Social Studies Webquest
* Fifth Grade
*Miss Tinius
We just finished studying about the Mound Builders, Anasazi, Inuits, Mayans, Aztecs and Incas. Today you're going to be exploring the Native Americans a little deeper.
We're going to research different Indian regions. We want to find specific information on each region!
We're going to learn what life was like for these early Americans by researching the kind of foods they ate, clothes they wore, houses they lived in and more!
After we're done researching we are going to create a booklet for each different region of Native Americans!
*If you have your two other partners with you, continue on to the Task Page..
Here's what we're going to do:
-Research each Native American region using the internet:
*Eastern Woodlands
*The Great Plains
*The Southwest Desert
*The Northwest Coast
-Use maps to indicate where these groups lived
-Write summaries on different topics
-Draw pictures of the information
-Create 4 booklets containing all the information we learned!
Groupings:
Fifth Grade
johnson list.docx
Roles:
One 5th-Student: Housing
One 5th-Student: Customs and Beliefs
One 5th-Student: Resources
Housing:
Your job is to research the Housing for each Native American region. You will explore the websites provided and note the most important details! Things you should be looking for:
What did the houses look like?
What were they made out of?
How many people lived in one home?
Customs and Beliefs:
You will be researching the different customs and beliefs of the regions. Important information to search for:
-religious ceremonies
-ceremonies
-traditions, etc.
Resources:
Your job is to research all the resources the different regions had! Be sure to look for the following:
-clothing, food, tools, materials for homes, etc.
Everyone:
It will be a group effort to put all of your information into the packets. Everyone should be involved in writing, drawing pictures and creativity. Remember this is a GROUP effort, so share your information with your group and allow feedback!
Step 5:
First, label each tab:
Housing, Customs and Beliefs and Resources (Your group can decide which topic to put on each tab. Doesn't have to be in a specific order).
Step 6:
In each section you should include: A paragraph summary in detail of the category topic including pictures with labels. (As a group decide how you will split up the drawing and decorating.)
Step 7:
Begin inputing the information into your booklet. ALL members of the group should have a part in this step. Map on front flap should have the corresponding area colored in indicating where that group of Native Americans lived.
Step 8:
Once all the information has been placed into the booklet and the pictures have been drawn and labeled, double check your work and spelling. THEN you may turn in your finished project. Be sure to go to the Conclusion page and check out your last assignment!
IS YOUR NAME ON YOUR PROJECT???
Step 1:
Begin Research
Eastern Woodlands
Great|Plains
Southwest |Desert
Northwest Coast ||& More
Map 1
Chart
Plains Map
Step 2:
You should be researching for information on the following topics: location, housing, custom/beliefs, & resources. food, shelter, clothing, traditions, family roles and crafts.
Step 3:
Organize the information for each Native American region Your categories should be as follows: Housing, Customs/Beliefs, Resources. Be sure to plan for detailed information and pictures!
Step 4:
After your group has finished ALL the research you may begin inputting information into the 4 booklets.
You will be evaluated on your BOOKLETS and your PARTICIPATION. Your requirements are briefly described below. It would be wise to review the rubric and double check that you have done everything on the list. Work hard and write/draw neatly!!
(If you would like to see the entire rubric, click the icon to the right to view it.)
RUBRIC.docx
BOOKLETS:
You should have every category included along with detailed descriptions. The descriptions should be written in paragraph form.
The booklets should be colorful and neat. I should be able to see that you have worked very hard and put a lot of effort into the project.
PARTICIPATION:
Every member has a different task but ALL members should work together and do equal amounts of work. If I see groups slacking off or allowing one team member to do all the work, your team will be docked points, significantly. Your different roles do not mean you only do your assigned task, you do that AND help your teammates out with their tasks.
If Miss Tinius or Mr. Lee sees your group browsing webpages that are not on the webquest -your team WILL be docked points.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You have successfully created four booklets about the different Native American regions These booklets are your preparation for the TEST!
Be sure you are familiar with the other topics (other than the one you researched!).
Your LAST assignment can be found here:
ProjectFollowUp.docx
Post a comment about the webquest! Talk about things you enjoyed or interesting facts you learned while doing the webquest! You can respond to one another's comments too!
Supplies:
Computer Paper/Construction Paper (60 pieces)
Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils
Notebook Paper
Laptop Computers
Stapler
Maps (21 NA, 7 NA/Alaska)
Pencils/Pens
Test Review
Ch. 2
Southwest Desert
Great Plains
Northwest Coast
Housing
The EW region Indians lived in houses called Wigwams. These houses are similar to the NW Coast region houses that are called longhouses.
Customs & Beliefs
These tribes put on a ceremony called the "Cry Ceremony." This lasted for five whole days.
The Indian people would wear face paint at special events. The face paint was very symbolic; each color had a different meaning.
Resources
These tribes were hunter-gatherers and relied on hunting and farming.
Adobe homes made of clay and mud
Pueblo- village way of life
Mesas -defend from enemies
Kachina dolls were very important to these people. They believed that spirits were inside these remarkable dolls.
Snake Dance
The SW Desert people hunted mammoths. Farming was of high importance to this region, mainly farming corn.
These people lived in Teepees when on the move
Lived in lodges when settled
Sun Dance
Green Corn Festival
Ghost Dance
Buffalo and hide from animals
Lived near rivers for farming and fertile land
Horses- importance
Longhouses
Potlatch- gift giving
Masks-
Fish and sea animals for food
Fall fish, feed entire year
Necklaces made from animal parts
Blankets and copper shields
Wove cedar bark into fabric for clothing
Logs for housing
