Sequoyah- A Georgia History Webquest
Introduction
Sequoyah is an important Georgian with many ties to our area. When you have completed this webquest you should be able to answer:
Why was Sequoyah considered to be an important historical figure?
What is Sequoyah known for?
How is his life similar to mine? How is it different?
Keep these guiding questions in mind as you explore the resources and
links on this page. Take notes and be ready to use share what you have
learned with the class.
Standards
Historical
Understandings
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical
figures in Georgia history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: James
Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia);
Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet); Jackie Robinson
(sports); Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights); Jimmy Carter
(leadership and human rights).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to
and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes,
transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).
Task
Use the resources
from this web page to learn more about Sequoyah. Record your research on at least one graphic organizer.
Process
1.) As you watch the
video below, think about how Sequoyah's life is like, or unlike
your own.
2.) Download these graphic organizers to record your thoughts as you research more about the life of Sequoyah.
(You can download and use other graphic organizers which can be found at this website.)
3.) Use the following links or discover more on your own.
http://www.powersource.com/gallery/people/sequoyah.html
http://www.manataka.org/page81.html
http://www.sequoyahmuseum.org/
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/famous/sequoyah.htm
http://www.cherokeebyblood.com/sequoyah.htm
Evaluation
4.) Checklist: Did you . . . . . . . .
a.) Watch the introductory video to understand more about this famous Georgian?
b.) Download and complete at least one graphic organizer?
c.) Take research notes to use later to create your presentation?
d.) Look over the unit rubric below:
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Navigate web page without assistance |
Student heavily needed assistance to navigate webpage(s). |
Student successfully navigated webpage(s) with minor prompting or redirecting. |
Student navigated webpage(s) by him / herself. |
Take online quiz |
Student did not take quiz. |
Student took quiz but did not record results. |
Student took quiz and recorded facts learned for further research. |
Collect information for online sources |
Student navigated webpages but did not record information. |
Student navigated webpages and recorded information but information is not organized in a useful manner. |
Student navigated web pages and recorded findings in a organized and useful manner. |
List self-selected learning goals |
Student did not set or record learning goals. |
Student relied heavily on others to set learning goals. |
Student self-selected and recorded learning goals. |
Demonstrate personal responsibility for learning |
Student often needed prompting and redirection. |
Student required no prompting or redirection. |
Student demonstrated eagerness to learn and complete his / her project. |
Record understandings |
Student did not attempt or finish product. |
Student created a work product but did not relate product to him / herself. |
Student’s product shows understanding of GPS objectives, is original, and relates personally to the student. |
Write a reflection describing personal learning strengths and weaknesses |
Student did not complete reflection. |
Student’s reflection does not describe strengths and weaknesses. |
Student’s reflection is thoughtful, describing perceived strengths and weaknesses. |
Totals |
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Conclusion
What do you think about when you hear the word "rights?" What "rights" would Sequoyah have if he lived today, that he did not have during his lifetime?
5.) Visit our class Edmodo page and write a discussion posting that answers these questions.
 Click on the apple to jump to Edmodo.
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