INTRODUCTIONPhiladelphia is known as the "cradle of liberty". There are many historical landmarks throughout the city. Visitors come from all over to visit these sites and discover our country's history.
TASK
1. Work with a partner to create a Philadelphia Historical Landmarks Booklet.
2. You will need to keep a journal of your historical landmarks.
3. Select THREE landmarks and complete the WEB QUEST for each landmark.
4. When you are finished the THREE WEB QUESTS you have choosen, submit your Booklet to your teacher.
5. Your work will be evaluated using a rubric. You can view the rubric by clicking the link below.
6. After you have handed in your booklet, have fun exploring activities on the CONCLUSION page.
It's time to begin your WEB QUEST!CLICK ON YOUR LANDMARK
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Christ Church
Betsy Ross House
Franklin Court
Conclusion
Evaluation Rubric
State Standards
- History 8.2.3.BIdentify and describe primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in Pennsylvania history.
- Geography 7.1.3.A. Identify geographic tools and their uses.
- Geography 7.1.3.B Identify and locate places and regions.
- Reading and Writing 1.1.3.B. Preview the text formats (e.g., title, headings, chapters and table of contents).
- Reading and Writing 1.1.3.D. Read text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies (e.g., predict, revise predictions, reread, use text organization including headings, graphics, and charts, and adjust reading rate).
- Reading and Writing 1.1.3.F. Understand the meaning of and use correctly new vocabulary learned in various subject areas.
- Reading and Writing 1.1.3.G. Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text.
- Reading and Writing 1.2.3.A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.
- Reading and Writing 1.4.3.B. Write informational pieces (e.g., descriptions, letters, reports, instructions) using illustrations when relevant.
- Reading and Writing 1.8.3.B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.
- Reading and Writing 1.8.3.C. Organize and present the main ideas from research.
- Technology 3.7.4.E. Use on-line searches to answer age appropriate questions.
- Technology 3.7.4.D Apply operating system skills to perform basic computer tasks.
