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Massachusetts historical sites was a webquest created for the fourth grade using an interactive map. Students will be guided through various areas of the state and their historical significance. They will be directed to other sites online to explore further about the historical site. Students will also be expected to complete a worksheet on their own as well as a small group project which will be presented to the class about a specific historical site. Some extension activities that may go along with this webquest are creating a tourist brochure, a map on how to travel to the historical sites, and/or a classroom trip to an actual historical site.
Student Objectives
Massachusetts Curriculum Standards History and Geography 4. Use cardinal directions, map scales, legends, and titles to locate places on contemporary maps of New England, Massachusetts, and the local community. (G) explore map on their own and find where they live on the mappler map as well as historical sites on the map
Economics 8. Define what a tax is and the purposes for taxes, and with the help of their teachers and parents, give examples of different kinds of taxes (e.g., property, sales, or income taxes). (E) read about why the Boston Tea Party and Shay's Rebellion occurred due to taxes
New England and Massachusetts 3.3 Identify who the Pilgrims were and explain why they left Europe to seek religious freedom; describe their journey and their early years in the Plymouth Colony. (H, G, C, E) learn and explore about Plymouth, Ma and the Pilgrams who landed and lived there A. the purpose of the Mayflower Compact and its principles of self- government B. challenges in settling in America C. events leading to the first Thanksgiving
3.5 Explain important political, economic, and military developments leading to and during the American Revolution. (H, C) exploration of the revolutionary war and famous battles which occurred during this time a. the growth of towns and cities in Massachusetts before the Revolution b. the Boston Tea Party c. the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord d. the Battle of Bunker Hill e. Revolutionary leaders such as John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere
Cities and towns of Massachusetts 3.9 Identify historic buildings, monuments, or sites in the area and explain their purpose and significance. (H, C) webquest includes monuments that were erected in honor of famous events in Massachusetts history
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