Lesson Introductions
This webquest is for students in 4th grade and is based on the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for History. They are to work in groups of 3-4. Students should review the GROUPS acronym below to remind them of the rules. Students should have an overview of New Jersey from their Social Studies course prior to beginning this project. This webquest will serve as an end of unit assessment.
Lesson Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Analyze information and apply what they have learned to create a travel
presentation and evaluate their peers projects after reviewing websites on New
Jersey and viewing video tutorials.
NJCCCS Standards
Social Studies
6.1 U.S. History: America in the World
B. Geography, People, and the Environment
B. Geography, People, and the Environment
- 6.1.4.B.4
- 6.1.4.B.5
- 6.1.4.B.7
- 6.1.4.B.8
- 6.1.4.B.10
- 6.1.4.C.6
- 6.1.4.C.9
- 6.1.4.C.12
- 6.1.4.C.14
- 6.1.4.D.8
- 6.1.4.D.9
- 6.1.4.D.12
- 6.1.4.D.15
- 6.1.4.D.17
Language Arts
Reading Informational Text:
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRange of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
Writing
Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Range of Writing
Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and CollaborationPresentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Language
Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRange of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
Writing
Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Range of Writing
Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and CollaborationPresentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Language
Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language
Technology
ISTE NETS-S Standards
1. Creativity and Innovation
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
2. Communication and Collaboration
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
or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources
and media
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
1. Creativity and Innovation
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
2. Communication and Collaboration
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
or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources
and media
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
8.1 Educational Technology
A. Technology Operations and Concepts
A. Technology Operations and Concepts
- 8.1.4.A.1
- 8.1.4.A.2
- 8.1.4.A.3
- 8.1.4.B.1
- 8.1.4.E.1