Northeast Region Webquest
Introduction:
You are about to embark on a webquest journey to learn about the Northeast region. You will use the internet to research information about each state; you’ll take the information and complete tasks showcasing what you’ve
learned. Some tasks will be completed individually, others
will be done in groups. You will have four weeks to complete
the webquest. The states in the NE region are: Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Vermont, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and
Pennsylvania.
Tasks:
Playdough Physical Map
Vocabulary Sheet
Vocabulary Crossword
State Information Sheet
Paper Quilt
Process:
*Playdough Physical Map (Individual Task):
You will print off the map of the NE region from the
resource area on our class’ homepage. On this map you will
use playdough to create a detailed physical map of the
region. Your map will include major landforms such as
deserts, lakes, rivers, plains, mountain ranges, forests, etc.
The Google Earth program on the computer will help you
determine what and where the landforms are located. After
you are done you will explain your map to the teacher for a
grade. (On the map, Maryland is included- this is not a state
in the NE- do not include it as part of your Playdough
Physical Map.)
*Vocabulary Sheet (Individual Task):
You will print out the vocabulary sheet from the resource
area on our class’ homepage. Using your textbook, fill in
either the missing word or definition.
*Vocabulary Crossword (Pair Task):
You and a partner will create a crossword containing
vocabulary words from the Vocabulary Sheet. You will need
to use 15 words and clues for each. The crossword will be created using an online website whose link can be found in the resource area. Be sure to create, or make a key for your crossword. After you’ve completed the crossword you’ll switch with another set of partners and complete each others. You’ll then switch back and grade each others using your key. A combination grade will be taken on the crossword you created and the crossword you completed.
*State Information Sheet (Group Task):
The NE region is broken down into the New England States
(Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, Vermont) and the Middle Atlantic States (Delaware,
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). The class will be
split into two groups with each focusing on researching the
states from one of those two regions. Each group will have a
designated leader for this task. The leader will assign each
group member a state to complete an information sheet on.
(Some group members may complete two or more states, or
you may research some states together- it’s up to the leader
of the group to decide.) Information sheets can be printed
off from the resource area on the class’ webpage. If a
member is struggling finding answers for their assigned
state, ask the group for help. Remember- this is a group
project. After all of the information sheets for each state
have been completed, you will switch sheets with the other
group.
Group 1: New England States
Group 2: Middle Atlantic States
*Paper Quilt (Group Task):
A new leader will be assigned for this group task to help
keep everyone on task. After switching State Information
Sheets with the other group, each group will use the new
State Information Sheets to create a paper quilt. The quilt
will have 25 squares, each 8x8 inches, with the middle square
having the name of the group of states researched, and the
region they are located in. The quilt squares are to be made
of construction paper- your group will need to pick out the
colors to use and cut the squares to the correct size. Your
group will need to decide together what information each
square will contain (each square will need to contain
different information). Be sure that information about each
state within the group of states is presented. (Example: one square may contain each states’ capital; another square may contain each states’ natural resources;) You’ll also need to
decide how to attach the blocks together so that they form a
quilt.
Group 1: Middle Atlantic States
Group 2: New England States
Resources:
NE Region Map.doc
Vocabulary Sheet.doc
Crossword Maker:
http://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/
State Information Sheet.doc
Flag Pages to Color:
http://www.top50states.com/printable-coloring-pages.html
Colored Flags:
http://www.50states.com/flag/
Websites for NE States Information:
Stately Knowledge- http://www.ipl.org/div/stateknow/
Postcards from America- http://www.postcardsfrom.com/
Fact Monster- http://www.factmonster.com/states.html
Ben’s Guide- http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/index.html
America’s Story-
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/es/index.php
Visiting New England- http://www.visitingnewengland.com/
Tour New England- http://www.tournewengland.com/
New England Vacations-
http://www.new-england-vacations-guide.com/
Trip Cart-
http://www.tripcart.com/Mid-Atlantic,Places-to-VisitIndex.html
Vacation Spots in Mid-Atlantic Region-
http://www.mytravelguideposts.com/2010/05/vacation-spots-in-mid-atlantic.html
Mid-Atlantic Beach Vacations-
http://familyfun.go.com/vacations/activities-and-attractions/beaches-vacations/mid-atlantic-beaches/
Mid-Atlantic Sights-
http://iguide.travel/Mid-Atlantic/Sights/Itineraries
Evaluation:
Playdough Physical Map
Vocabulary Sheet
Vocabulary Crossword
State Information Sheet
Paper Quilt
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You have completed your journey of the
Northeast States! You have learned many new facts about
the region and states; share with other your new knowledge
and keep on learning!
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