PURPOSE OF THE WEBQUEST
The purpose of this website is to enrich my social studies class with technology. Students will get to break out of their textbook and learn about the Sumerian civilization through researching on the internet. They will then get to take their technology skills further and create a travel brochure on Microsoft Publisher. Not only will their research skills be buffered but their creativiity will be taken to a whole new level when creating their brochure.
STUDENT RESOURCES
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/geography.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/3950/
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/homes.html
http://www.crystalinks.com/sumereconomy.html
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/ziggurats.html
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/gods.html
http://www.crystalinks.com/sumereligion.html
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/sumer.html
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/cuneiform.html
http://hubpages.com/hub/Ancient-Mesopotamia
http://hypermedia.educ.psu.edu/k-12/edpgs/su96/meso/mesopotamia.html#city
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/school.html
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/art.html
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/games.html
http://pics.tech4learning.com/
http://www.squirrelnet.com/search/Google_SafeSearch.asp
CLIPART AND PICTURE CREDITS: Thanks for letting me borrow your pictures:)
fspilotshop.com
collectingpapermemories.com
priyakate.weebly.com
ancientneareast.tripod.com
2minuteswith.com
student.chula.ac.th
mset.rst2.edu
ISTE NETS
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance,
to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments
and media
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
a. plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and
media
c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. process data and report results
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
a. understand and use technology systems
b. select and use applications effectively and productively
c. troubleshoot systems and applications
d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
ISTE NETS for Students: http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students/nets-student-standards-2007.aspx
ISTE NETS for Teacher: http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers/nets-for-teachers-2008.aspx
DELAWARE SOCIAL STUDIES CONTENT STANDARDS
History Standard Two: Students will gather, examine, and analyze historical data [Analysis].
6-8: Students will master the basic research skills necessary to conduct an independent investigation of historical phenomena.
Geography Standard Three: Students will develop an understanding of the diversity of human culture and the unique nature of places [PLACES].
6-8: Students will identify and explain the major cultural patterns of human activity in the world’s sub-regions
Link to the Delaware Social Studies Content Standards and Benchmarks:
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/staff/ci/content_areas/socialstudies.shtml
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/staff/ci/content_areas/socialstudies.shtml