More Amazing Americans: A WebQuest

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Information Skills (2000)

Grade 3

• Goal 1: The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
  • Objective 1.08: Select and use independently, both within and outside the school, a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
  • Objective 1.11: Explore primary and secondary sources.
• Goal 2: The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
  • Objective 2.03: Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
  • Objective 2.05: Determine usefulness of information resources.
• Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
  • Objective 4.03: Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.
  • Objective 4.05: Gather information.
  • Objective 4.07: Organize and use information.
  • Objective 4.08: Credit sources of information.
  • Objective 4.09: Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
• Goal 5: The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening, and viewing experiences.
  • Objective 5.01: Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).
  • Objective 5.02: Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia) appropriate to audience and purpose.
  • Objective 5.03: Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to design, develop and evaluate information products and solutions.

Grade 4

• Goal 1: The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
  • Objective 1.08: Select and use independently, both within and outside the school, a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia) to extend content of resources used.
  • Objective 1.11: Explore primary and secondary sources.
• Goal 2: The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
  • Objective 2.03: Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
  • Objective 2.05: Determine usefulness of information resources.
• Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
  • Objective 4.03: Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.
  • Objective 4.05: Gather information.
  • Objective 4.07: Organize and use information.
  • Objective 4.08: Credit sources of information.
  • Objective 4.09: Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
• Goal 5: The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening, and viewing experiences.
  • Objective 5.01: Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).
  • Objective 5.02: Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia) appropriate to audience and purpose.
  • Objective 5.03: Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to design, develop and evaluate information products and solutions.

Grade 5

• Goal 1: The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
  • Objective 1.08: Select and use independently, both within and outside the school, a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia) to extend content of resources used.
  • Objective 1.11: Explore primary and secondary sources.
• Goal 2: The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
  • Objective 2.03: Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
  • Objective 2.05: Determine usefulness of information resources.
• Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
  • Objective 4.03: Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.
  • Objective 4.05: Gather information.
  • Objective 4.07: Organize and use information.
  • Objective 4.08: Credit sources of information.
  • Objective 4.09: Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
• Goal 5: The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening, and viewing experiences.
  • Objective 5.01: Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).
  • Objective 5.02: Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia) appropriate to audience and purpose.
  • Objective 5.03: Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to design, develop and evaluate information products and solutions.

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 3

• Goal 1: The learner will characterize qualities of good citizenship by identifying people who made a difference in the community and other social environments.
  • Objective 1.02: Recognize diverse local, state, and national leaders, past and present, who demonstrate responsible citizenship.

Grade 4

• Goal 3: The learner will trace the history of colonization in North Carolina and evaluate its significance for diverse people's ideas.
  • Objective 3.02: Identify people, symbols, events, and documents associated with North Carolina's history.
• Goal 4: The learner will analyze social and political institutions in North Carolina such as government, education, religion, and family and how they structure society, influence behavior, and response to human needs.
  • Objective 4.05: Identify and assess the role of prominent persons in North Carolina, past and present.

Grade 5

• Goal 3: The learner will examine the roles various ethnic groups have played in the development of the United States and its neighboring countries.
  • Objective 3.01: Locate and describe people of diverse ethnic and religious cultures, past and present, in the United States.
• Goal 4: The learner will trace key developments in United States history and describe their impact on the land and people of the nation and its neighboring countries.
  • Objective 4.03: Describe the contributions of people of diverse cultures throughout the history of the United States.

Computer Technology Skills (2005)

Grade 3

• Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
  • Objective 1.14: Identify, discuss, and use terms/concepts (e.g., web browser, URL, keyword, search engine, weblinks). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
• Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
  • Objective 3.03: Use word processing as a tool to write, edit, and publish sentences, paragraphs, and stories. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
  • Objective 3.04: Identify, discuss, and use multimedia to present ideas/concepts/information in a variety of ways as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation

Grade 4

• Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
  • Objective 1.14: Recognize and discuss telecommunications terms/concepts (e.g., browser, keyword, URL, hypertext, www). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
• Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
  • Objective 3.07: Locate, select, organize, and present content area information from the Internet for a specific purpose and audience, citing sources. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Grade 5

• Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
  • Objective 3.07: Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

English Language Arts (2004)

Grade 3

• Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
  • Objective 3.06: Conduct research for assigned and self-selected projects (with assistance) from a variety of sources (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).
• Goal 4: The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts.
  • Objective 4.09: Produce work that follows the conventions of particular genres (e.g., personal narrative, short report, friendly letter, directions and instructions).
  • Objective 4.10: Explore technology as a tool to create a written product.

Grade 4

• Goal 3: The learner will make connections with text through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
  • Objective 3.06: Conduct research for assigned projects or self-selected projects (with assistance) from a variety of sources through the use of technological and informal tools (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).
• Goal 4: The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts.
  • Objective 4.09: Produce work that follows the conventions of particular genres (e.g., personal and imaginative narrative, research reports, learning logs, letters of request, letters of complaint).
  • Objective 4.10: Use technology as a tool to gather, organize, and present information.

Grade 5

• Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
  • Objective 3.06: Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).
• Goal 4: The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts.
  • Objective 4.09: Produce work that follows the conventions of particular genres (e.g., clarification, essay, feature story, business letter).
  • Objective 4.10: Use technology as a tool to enhance and/or publish a product.