The ??????? Loonies
The question marks in the name of your team ARE a hint. They match the number of letters in the name of your team.
The picture on your web quest group page IS NOT a hint. It's just a picture of a National Treasure in Washington, D.C., and is not specifically related to your web quest.
Let's get started ! You can record your research information in a Microsoft Word document and then print it when you are ready to put your power point together. Click on the Word Icon, click "new" to open a new document, and then click on "Save As" and type in the name of your group. Make sure you save your work!
Here's your clue:
Clue # 1
"Of marble so white, I stand by a pool. In summer, I'm hot. In winter, I'm cool. My size is quite massive, my chair is quite large, my weight is enough to sink a large barge. I remember a man whose deeds changed our history, but what am I? It's quite a mystery!"
What monument is this?
Go to the Google link and type in, " What monument in Washington, D.C. has a chair?" Hit enter to search. Use this link to search for all of your answers.
http://www.google.com/
Once you have found the answer to your clue, use the same websites to search for the answers to the following questions, or use the suggested websites.
QUESTIONS:
1) Who was this monument built to honor?
http://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm
2) Why was this person important? How did his deeds change history?
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/abrahamlincoln.htmw.
3) Where, when, and how did this person die?
http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/fastfacts.html
4) Where is he buried?
http://www.state.il.us/hpa/hs/lincoln_tomb.htm
5) When was this person's monument in Washington, D.C. built? Who built it and how long did it take?
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/pres/lincoln/
6) Describe the types of stones that were used to build this monument. What states did the stones come from?
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/monuments/lincolnmemorial/
7) Describe what this statue looks like in your own words. You can choose one person from your group to write this. Minimum one paragraph.
8) Where is this statue located in Washington, D.C.? Go to the Google Maps link below. Type in "Map of Washington, D.C., showing location of Lincoln Monument.
http://www.maps.google.com/
Now, you've completed your core research. It's time to create your power point.
A tutorial that will show you how to do a power point is located on the tutorial page. Click on the tutorial page to learn how to do a power point.
You will need to include a video about this monument/person in your power point, as well as several pictures of the person/monument.
Here is a check list of what you need to include in the power point.
1) An introduction that INCLUDES your clue. You may copy and paste the clue from your web quest page.
2) 15 slides MINIMUM
3) Answers to all the questions in your web quest.
4) Relevant clip art or photos on each page
5) Video about the building or person or both.
6) A conclusion
7) No goofy colors or funky backgrounds. Make your power point look professional.
8) Map showing location of monument or other required information.
9) Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
In addition to your power point, please work together to complete the following assignment.
Using a famous speech or sayings of this person, create a Reader's Theatre style presentation for the entire group to perform Provide teacher with a copy of your script. Your final draft should be a document in Microsoft Word. You will present the script as a group. Google "Reader's Theatre scripts" to find some examples.
When you complete your web quest, go to the Evaluation page and click on "Extra" if you would like to solve some more riddles for extra credit. No power point involved, just the fun of solving the clues. Do not work together - work by yourself to find the answers to the clues. Write them down and turn them in on presentation day.
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Congratulations on finding such fabulous National Treasure!