Webquest

= TERM IV = = Webquest 14 - The American Civil War = = [] = = = = = = TERM III = = Webquest 13 - Mark Twain and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer =   Mark Twain is a classic American writer. He wrote many stories that are well-known today. One of these stories is //The Adventures of Tom Sawyer//. Before we begin reading this novel, we need to get some background knowledge in order to understand the time period and the problems that people faced in the novel. You will be working individually. Let's find out what we can about Mark Twain and the fictional life of Tom Sawyer!  __Task:__  Your task will be to: 1) Research information on the life and times of Mark Twain. 2) Select a quote from Mark Twain. 3) Present information on a poster board (the size of two A4 sheets of paper)

  In order to complete your task, you will complete the following steps: 1) Choose a topic from the list below: a) Mark Twain - biographical information (the story of his life) [] [] [] [] b) Book information (the history of the novel __The Adventures of Tom Sawyer__.) [] [] c) Mississippi River - history, importance. [] [] [] [] <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES-PE; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastlanguage: ES-PE; msolist: Ignore;">d) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES-PE;">Timeline of Mark Twain's life. [] <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES-PE; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastlanguage: ES-PE; msolist: Ignore;">e) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES-PE;">Popular items of the time (clothing, music, books, etc.). [] <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES-PE; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastlanguage: ES-PE; msolist: Ignore;">f) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES-PE;">Superstitions. [] <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; msoansilanguage: EN-US;"> 2) Once you have selected your topic, start researching your information. There are links next to each topic to help you. 3) Decide what information you will use. Make sure that everything is in your own words. Do not copy anything directly from a website (except for the quote). Find any pictures you want to use on your poster board. Decide where to put information on your poster board.

4) Finish all research and start assembling your poster board. Glue on pictures, text, and anything else you need to add. Decorate the poster board and make it visually appealing. Make sure that your name appears on the poster board.

5) Present information to class.

= Webquest 12 - The West Indies = = [] = = =

Let's go internet shopping! [[image:http://www.sophiescartoons.com/Jpegs/shopping.gif width="184" height="226" align="right"]]
__ASSIGNMENT__ You have a budget of $750 to buy gifts for your parents, brother, sister and yourself. If you don't have a brother or sister, please pretend that you do. You have been given some suggestions for each member of your family and some links to go with those suggestions. Follow the links - __or choose your own__ - to find the perfect item - then write it down. When you're finished just tell your teacher. Don't forget to write down your total! Good luck!

**Sister** Your sister really likes sports and would like a shirt or hat with her favorite team's name on it. Try some of these links and then write down what you got her. Don't forget to include the price! [|SportsClothes.com] []

Your brother really likes reading and listening to music. Follow these links and write down what you bought him. Don't forget to include the price! [|Amazon.com] [|Barnes and Noble]
 * Brother**

Your mother said she wanted either some perfume or some cosmetics. Follow the links and write down what you bought her. Don't forget to include the price! [|Fragrance Counter] [|Cosmetics Counter]
 * Mother**

Your father is not very picky. He just said to get him something nice. Use some of these general shopping links to decide on a gift for him. Again, please don't forget the price! [|Yahoo shopping]
 * Father**

Can't forget to buy gifts for yourself. Here are a few more links. Have fun! [|Eddie Bauer] [|Egghead.com]
 * You**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> TERMS I AND II  __ ** Webquest No. 1 ** __ = =

Alaska and California
Find out interesting facts about both states of the US. Here are some ideas: Which is bigger? What's the weather like? What is their main industry? Who were their original inhabitants? Did they always belong to the United States? Post your answers in the discussion section.

= __Webquest No. 2__ = = =

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Find out more information about the UK. What kind of government does it have? What are its main industries?

=__ Webquest No. 3 __=

Dogs
The main character of the story we're reading, "Wolf", is a dog. "//It looks like the big dogs that pull sleds in Alaska//", says Mrs. Johnson. But what kind of dog is Wolf? Can you find out? And also, what's your favourite breed of dog? Do some research and write your answers in the Discussion link of this section.

= __Webquest No. 4__ = = Fitness 1 = Read the following questionnaire about fitness and answer the questions.

= __Webquest No. 5__ = = Fitness 2 = //"A good **diet** and **regular exercise** are two keys to a long and healthy life."// Do you agree with this statement? Why? Investigate and write a //report// (in the English section of your own wiki) of about 100-120 words. Remember to **back up** your arguments and cite your sources. Pictures and Images can be included. //**For help on how to write a good report, go to the Writing link of this wiki.**//

=// __Webquest No. 6__ //=

= Treasure Island 1 = During Term 2, we will be reading the novel "Treasure Island". Find out as much information as you can about it, for example, author's name, setting, plot, etc. and any other information you might find interesting. Publish your information in the Discussion section of this link.

=// __Webquest No. 7__ //= = Treasure Island 2 =

You will need to find out about the lives of pirates in the 1700s. How did they dress? What did they eat? How did they live? Where were they from? How did you get to be a pirate captain? Publish your information in the Discussion section of this link.

= //__ Webquest No. 8 __// =

= Treasure Island 3 =

In the first three chapters of "Treasure Island", we meet Billy Bones, or "the captain" as he calls himself. Billy is a typical "pirate", but, who were really "pirates"? Is Stevenson's portrayal of pirates accurate? Were pirates really like that? Who in the world of piracy were Mary Read and Anne Bonny? Where might someone look for real buried trasure? Think of other questions about pirates. Then, try to find the answers on the Internet. You may wish to use the following web page as a starting point: http://www.noquartergiven.net/ports.htm

=// Webquest No. 9 //= = Treasure Island 4 =

At the end of Chapter 6, Squire Trelawney convinces Dr. Livesey to go in search of James Flint's treasure at Skeleton Island. He says he's going to Bristol to find a ship and a crew. What kind of ship do you think they will need? And what skills would the crew need? Remember this is the 18th century, you will need to research about the kind of ships used at the time.

=// Webquest No. 10 //= = Treasure Island 5 =

Squire Trewlaney goes to Bristol in order to get a ship and a crew to set off for Skeleton Island. But where exactly is Bristol? Please investigate its location and also how important it was in the 1700s.