African Americans of Achievement

Fifth Grade WebQuest

Introduction | Task | The Process & Resources | Evaluation | Standards

Introduction

 As you know, African Americans have played a major role in defining and influencing American beliefs, customs, and traditions.  Throughout our history black Americans have faced many challenges on the path to fame.  Find out what obstacles stood in your person's way to success. How is our world different today because of this person?   Finally what lessons can we take from this person's life to make ourselves better?

The Task

 Mrs. Gargula, a newspaper editor, has been given the task of creating a series of articles for Black History Month, showcasing the contributions of African Americans. She has hired you as a writer, to be a contributor to the series. You will write an article about a famous African American of Achievement.  Check with your newspaper editor for your deadline.

At the end of this project, you will have:

• A completed graphic organizer (handed out in class)

• An expository article about a famous African American with a bibliography

The Process and Resources

• First, read over the African Americans of Achievement Graphic Organizer.

• Next select a famous African American from the list.

• Research and answer the questions that are listed on your African Americans of Achievement Graphic Organizer.

• Research using books, journals, museums, CD-ROMS and the internet.

• Once you are ready to take notes go Resources, click on Websites and  check out some of the websites, while others are using books.

• Fill out a bibliography works sheet as you take notes

• After all your notes are taken, write a rough draft.

• After your rough draft has been approved, write your final copy. It may either be typed or hand written.

• Be creative and create a fun presentation for your community

Resources

There are many books located in your school and in your public library to help you research.  

To supplement your research there are websites also.  Go to African American Websites to find out more information.

Evaluation

The criteria for evaluating the project will be decided jointly by students and teacher. You will be filling out your own rubric. Check out the rubric page.

Standards

This website meets many of the  Connecticut Learning Resources and Information Technology Standards and West Hartford Curriculum objectives.  If you would like to view the standards and objectives  just click on here Standards and Objectives