Rose's+Teaching+Guide



Rose - I think you did an excellent job in describing you Curriculum plan. It's a great idea. I wish I had further input to give you but I in my opinion you touched base with every section very well. -Anika Anika - Thanks! -Rose

Rose DeInnocentiis - Journey With Lewis and Clark WebQuest
 * __Your general educational goals__ - In general terms what are you trying to achieve with these learners?

The goal of this curriculum web is to give students a better understanding of geography, history, and earth science through the examination of the Lewis and Clark journeys. ||
 * __Description of your learners__ - Include their age and/or grade level, and other relevant information such as their interests, future goals, and background.

This curriculum web will be used for students in grades five through eight. ||
 * __Description of your subject matter__ - What subjects, topics, or issues are at the center of this curriculum web?

Topics for this web will include geography, history, climate area, flora, fauna, waterways, topography, and the five themes of geography. ||
 * __Detailed learning objectives__ - List your desired outcomes in terms of changes in the learners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes

The students will be able to map out a route to the Pacific northwest, describe flora, fauna, and topography (mountains, rivers, oceans), and determine potential usages of what is discovered. The NYS Social Studies Standards include: SS1: History of the United States (know historical events, analyze documents, important individual achievements, describe events through the eyes of others), SS3: Geography (map area, understand relation of humans to their environment, why people settled where they are, analyze geographic data), SS4: Economics (people as consumers and producers) ||
 * __Expected prerequisites__ - What relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes do you expect your learners to have before they begin using this curriculum web?

There are no specific requirements that the student should have in order to complete this task, beyond their current knowledge. ||
 * __Summary aim__ - In a short sentence of phrase, describe what you want to teach to whom

As students explore the path taken by Lewis and Clark, they will understand of how geography and earth science can affect history and economics. ||
 * __Rationale__ - Justify the use of time or other expenses to achieve the aim written above. Why should these learners reach your objectives?

Through this activity, students will begin to realize how interconnected their studies truly are. They will no longer view history as a regurgitation of facts. Students will connect history to earth science, economics, and sociology. In addition, this activity will foster creativity by having the students pick how they will present their information. ||