1. American Civil War Photo Search Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 7th Grade (History) Designed by Harold Duckworth [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Imagine you are a reporter for the New York Times doing a story about head figures in the Civil War. This activity will reinforce what we have been studying in class about the Civil Car. Choose from one of the following people to do your online research and photo hunt: Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis Ulysses S. Grant Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's Gen. Robert E. Lee Part One: 1 PAGE PAPER After choosing the person you are interested in write a one page paper on the reason you choose the person and give specific examples of their accomplishments and what impact they had on the war. Part Two: PHOTO HUNT Use the site http://search.creativecommons.org/# to find five photos to represent your person to the class. It can be photos of the person, battles, or simply photos that represent the Civil War. After choosing the photos you will present them to the class in groups of five and explain why you chose the photos you chose.

6. Conclusion Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] This activity was designed to expand what we have learned in the classroom to something you have created and researched. By finding the pictures of your person and other photos of the civil war you will be able to have something to grasp about history. You will also be helping your fellow students understanding of the Civil War by doing the presentation. Working in a group will also help you better get to know your fellow students. I challenge you to find some other sites using creative commons that have good Civil War information and photos. For five points extra credit send me the links of three sites that contain good civil war photos. [email_address]

7. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Here are links to The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group http://webquest.org/index.php http://www.slideshare.net/group/webquest These are here so that others can acquire the latest version of this template and training materials. Thanks to: :Creative Commons for such an awesome web site : content.lib.washington.edu for the photo

8. Put the Title of the Lesson Here (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for xth Grade (Put Subject Here) Designed by Put Your Name Here Put Your E-mail Address Here Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

9. Introduction (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson describers important figures in American War History. It covers important facts on figures and helps students to work together and be creative. It covers Colorado standards 8.1, 3.7, and 5.6 for social studies requirements. This lesson is made to show students how to research correct information on the internet. It also show students evidence of what life was like during the civil war. It is important that students not only understand the concepts of the American Civil War, but to be able to picture it also. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. Learners (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is anchored in seventh grade social studies and involves team work and research skills to a lesser extent. This lesson can easily be extended to additional grades and subjects. The paper can be made to be longer and the presentation could have a power point attached. Students will need to know some background knowledge on the Civil War and use of the internet. They will also have to be introduced to creative commons and how to navigate around the web site. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

12. The Process (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Here are the steps on how to perform the assignment: First you will choose a person from a list I have provided. Next you will perform a web search on that person and find some photos After that you will chose five photos to show the class Then as a group give a five minute presentation on the five photos Finally everyone will write a 1 page paper on the person you choose ::These are some links to show you some examples of what type of photos you will need for the presentation. http://www.archives.gov/research/civil-war/photos/images/civil-war-126.jpg http://www.biocrawler.com/w/images/thumb/6/6e/350px-American_Civil_War_Battles_by_Theater,_Year.png http://www.archives.gov/research/civil-war/photos/images/civil-war-180.jpg :: You paper needs to be a FULL page, double space and in 12 font Times New Roman. Please provide the links to the creative commons site you got the photos from. The lesson is organized in a one week period. The assignment will be designed to be taught on a Monday, research day on Wednesday, and presentation on Friday. It is a multidisciplinary using history, research, and team work. The students are divided into groups of five and each one is to choose a photo to explain. Each student will be responsible for his or her photo but will be graded as a group. This lesson requires knowledge of use of the internet and the teacher need to know about how to navigate creative commons. You will also need access to a computer lab if your school has one. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

16. Conclusion (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion This lesson not only shows you what the students are learning from your lessons, but it also incorporates the fundamental idea of team work into your curriculum. After completing this assignment your students should not only have a knowledge about key figures in the American Civil War, but also teaches them how to find credible information on the web using creative commons. This will be an important tool in the future of their research.

17. Credits & References (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Thanks to: :Creative Commons for such an awesome web site :content.lib.washington.edu for the photo Here are links to The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group http:// webquest.org/index.php http:// www.slideshare.net/group/webquest These are here so that others can acquire the latest version of this template and training materials.