A WebQuest for Fourth and Fifth Grade (Social Studies) Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page The editor of your local newspaper has asked you to write a speech about your dreams for Civil Rights in our world today. This speech will be published in January to commemorate Martin Luther King Junior's birthday. Think of times you've been treated unfairly and how it made you feel. The world is in your hands! Your dreams will be granted! Take a trip back in time to the 1960's. Find out the dreams of Martin Luther King Junior, a great civil rights leader. See how far this world has come! Set your sights high! Dream of what could still be. Your dreams can make today's world an even better place.
The Task You will read and/or listen to Martin Luther King Junior's famous "I Have A Dream" speech. You will conduct research to create an Inspiration web outlining what conditions were like for African Americans, during that time period, influencing Martin Luther King Junior to write those words. Next you will conduct research on current social injustices and apply this knowledge to create your own "I Have A Dream" speech using Microsoft Word. The Process
Assessment You will be evaluated on your ability to work together as a team as well as evaluated for your Inspiration Web and Speech using the rubrics linked to below. Read through the rubrics prior to beginning the webquest so you might plan how you will meet expectations. Conclusion Congratulations! With your ideas and inspiration, this world will now become a better place. The people of the future will look back on you as a great "Civil Rights Leader." Continue to dream on... To take this a step further, take some action. Find a way to encourage others to help make your dreams become reality. Write letters to governmental leaders or others who have the opportunity to influence society. Let them know your dreams and expectations. You might find some of the following links to be useful in your quest to change the future. Credits & References Thank you so much to everyone who helped provide resources, ideas, or input in the development of this WebQuest. Thanks especially to Terri Doucet. | |||||||
