Day Five: High Order Webquest



Focus and Review of previous work/knowledge:


Which is more important? The steering wheel or the gas pedal? (or) Which is the most important part of the car?

Anticipatory set:


Presenting conflict evidence. Students are to read two excerpts from soldiers who fought at the Battle of Lexington documents. They are to determine who fired the first shot.
(One source said the British did and the other said the colonists did)
Answer: Bystanders

Instructional Activity:


1.) The students will complete a webquest.
2.) The students will turn in the final assignment.

Guided practice and checking for understanding:


n/a

Independent practice:


The students research for and complete the webquest individually.

Closure:


Who won the war? The students, after seeing the two different views, are asked to argue for one. (Did the Americans or the Soviets win World War II?)

Instructional Materials:


http://questgarden.com/59/29/6/071212235013/

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