The Wild West

A WebQuest for American History I Students

Process

You are stuck in the Wild West with your three friends...
 

...You need to work together to get back to the future
 
People riding on a stagecoach with two horses...changes to a a person driving a Volvo

You must:

  1. Complete all worksheets (from the "Task" page) and print them out.

  2. Dress in time-appropriate clothing.

  3. Create and present a PowerPoint presentation describing your character.

  4. Reenact a scene from the Wild West.
If you were born in the Wild West, who would you be?
 Choose a character
 Each member of your group must be a related character.
You will be responsible for creating a PowerPoint presentation describing that character. 
You will also play the part in your reenactment.
Outlaw A group of western outlaws Native American Native Americans in front of a teepee
Gunfighter A gunfighterA gunfighterA gunfighter Miner A miner panning for gold in a stream
Cowboy A cowboy on a horse Farmer A farmer with a horse and a wagon filled with crops
Women Female miners searching for gold Immigrant Asian immigrants in front of an American flag
Man of the law A sheriff from the Old West Railroad Employee

Workers in front of a locomotive

Click on the "A" to find out how your project will be evaluated.

Student's work graded with an "A"
 

Cowboy hat and boot

Click on the above image to find some helpful resources.

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 Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page Credits

 

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Last Updated:  03/05/2007