Teacher's
Page:
This
WebQuest is a Humanities based project that integrates Social Studies and English
learning outcomes. Students research information about one of the world's major
religions, read stories from this religion, and write their own religious narratives
based on their research. Students then create a HyperStudio stack to present
their stories.
The quality of these narratives is improved if students have already completed
a unit on the elements of short stories and have received a brief introduction
to the world's major religions. As
well, student work is improved when they receive feedback and suggestions after
they complete each main stage of this assignment.
Provincial
Learning Outcomes Addressed (British Columbia Ministry of Education IRPs):
1.
Describe a variety of diverse cultural traditions and world religions (Social
Studies 8).
2.
Gather and organize a body of information from print and non-print sources,
including electronic sources (Social Studies 8).
3.
Plan, revise, and deliver written presentations (Social Studies 8).
4.
Use a variety of resources to obtain background information (English 8).
5.
Use grammatically correct language when writing (English 8).
6.
Compose or create works of communication for specific audiences and purposes
including to entertain (Eng. 8).
7.
Locate, access, and select relevant information from a variety of sources (including
technological sources) for defined purposes (English 8).
8.
Revise and edit their work to improve content, organization, and effect to best
suit their audience and purpose (English 8).
9.
Use language to demonstrate that they respect and value diversity (English 8).
If
you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about this project, please
feel free to contact me at tjerome@lazo.sd71.bc.ca.