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Character 

That Built Our Country

A 5th Grade Social Studies Web Quest
Written by Karen Hoekwater
karen.hoekwater@cadillac.k12.mi.us

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Task
  3. Process
  4. Resources
  5. Evaluation
  6. Teacher Page

Introduction

There are many interesting people that took part in the formation of our country. These people shaped our history, and many of their decisions led the way for decisions to be made in the future based upon the hardships, mistakes, and successes experienced by these forefathers. 

Although these early Americans were each unique in their own way, they also shared many virtues, that we still value greatly today.  

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Task

Your task is to assume the persona of a famous person who helped to build our nation using their strong character and virtue.  You will research your person, contribute information to a class Power Point, write an "autobiography" and assume the role of your person to present your information.

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Process

  1. Choose a person to research from the Patriot List.
  2. Use the links below to find information about your patriot.  Use the information to fill in your Patriot Sheet
  3. Create 3-5 Power Point slides about your patriot.  
  4. Write a one page "autobiography" as if you WERE this patriot.  You will present your writing in our Hall of Americans.
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Resources

Lucidcafe Library a collection of biographies 
Signers of the Declaration of Independence 
Signers of the Articles of Confederation   
Signers of the US Constitution
The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution biographies
Collection of Samuel Adams original writings
John Hancock  
A Collection of Primary Sources for Colonial American History  
Alexander Hamilton  
Patrick Henry  
Crispus Attucks  
William Penn  
Great American Heroes

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Evaluation

You will be evaluated using the following rubrics.

Rubric for Autobiography

Patriot Note Sheet Content/Accuracy Mechanics/Paragraphs

Weight

 X2 X2

4

 Sheet is completely filled out with good accuracy. Sources are listed. Facts are accurate.  Patriot's life, accomplishments and virtues are clearly described with supporting detail.   Paragraph format is correct. Complete paragraphs including strong topic sentence, supporting details, and colorful word choice.  Piece is free of  writing or spelling errors.
3 Sheet is filled out with good accuracy, Few errors, omissions, or missing sources Facts are accurate.  Patriot's life, accomplishments and virtues are described Paragraph format is correct. Work is organized, some supporting details are present.  Few grammar or spelling errors are present
2 Sheet is partially completed and/or has numerous errors.  Sources are not listed Facts are mostly accurate, but Patriot's accomplishments and/or virtues are not described Paragraph format is incorrect.  Writing is unorganized with few or no supporting details. 
1 Very little or incorrect information, sources not listed Facts are incorrect.   Paragraph format is incorrect.  Writing is unorganized with no supporting details. Many grammar and spelling errors.

Rubric for Patriot Power Point

Content 3-5 slides Quality
4 Slides include all of the following:
1.  Patriot's full name
2.  General Information
3.  Accomplishments
4.  Strong virtues they
     demonstrated.
5.  Sources are turned in for
      class bibliography
 Presentation has 4-5 slides Slides are well organized.  Information is easy to read and all graphics are strongly tied to content.  All photos, maps, etc. give credit to the original source.  Animation and special effects do not distract audience from content.  
3 Slides include 4 of the following:
1.  Patriot's full name
2.  General Information
3.  Accomplishments
4.  Strong virtues they
     demonstrated.
5.  Sources are turned in for
      class bibliography		 Presentation has 3-4 slides Slides are organized.  Information is easy to read and all graphics are related to content.  All photos, maps, etc. give credit to the original source.  Animation and special effects do not distract audience from content.  
2 Slides include 3 of the following:
1.  Patriot's full name
2.  General Information
3.  Accomplishments
4.  Strong virtues they
     demonstrated.
5.  Sources are turned in for
      class bibliography		 Presentation has 2 slides Slides are poorly organized.  Information is difficult to read and/or  graphics are not related to content.   Photos, maps, etc. do not give credit to the original source.  Animation and special effects distract audience from content.  
1 Slides include two or less of the following:
1.  Patriot's full name
2.  General Information
3.  Accomplishments
4.  Strong virtues they
     demonstrated.
5.  Sources are turned in for
      class bibliography		 Presentation has 1 slide Slides are unorganized.  Information is confusing and graphics are not related to content.  No credit is given to sources for pictures etc.  Animation is confusing and unrelated to topic. 

 

 

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Teacher Page

Print one copy of the Patriot Web Quest Student Sheet for each student or team of students.

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