Famous Missourians Webquest

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Do you know who Laura Ingalls Wilder, Scott Joplin, or Harry S Truman are? They are famous people from the great state of Missouri! To find out how these and other famous individuals contributed to the culture of our state read on about becoming a Missouri biographer.

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Task-

Your task, as a Missouri Biographer will be to choose someone from Missouri that you would like to find out more about. Look at the Resource section for a list of Missourians. Work with a partner and find out how these people contributed to our state, what events influenced them, when they lived/died. Be prepared to introduce your famous Missourian to the class.

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Process

Step 1: With a partner, select 2 famous Missourians to research. Use the internet connections, classroom resources, and information from the library to find information about each of your Missourians.

Step 2: Complete the information sheet on each of your Missourians.

Information Sheet

Step 3: Decide how you would like to introduce your Missourian to the class. Design a presentation that will reflect your learning and help the class learn about the contributions of the person you selected. You may consult the Suggested Presentation List for some ideas or develop your own.

Your plan should include:

- What you will present. - a story, information, experience, ...

- How you will present it. - the publicity medium you select.

-What is the content? - presentation details

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Evaluation Rubric

Name __________________________________


		Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Gathers Data	Researchs & Gathers Information	Does not collect any information that relates to the topic.	Collects very little information--some relates to the topic.	Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Takes Responsibility	Fulfills duties as team member	Does not perform any duties of assigned team roles.	Performs very few duties.	Performs nearly all duties.	Performs all duties of assigned team role.
Values Viewpoints of others	Cooperates with Teammates	Usually argues with teammates.	Sometimes argues.	Rarely argues.	Never argues with teammates.
Advertisement Presentation	Introduces Missourian.	Does not present any information that relates to the topic.	Presents very little information--some relates to the topic.	Presents some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Presents a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Effort	Work Quality	Does not show quality work	Some quality of work displayed, mistakes are frequent.	Quality work is shown by neatness and attention to detail.	Quality work as shown as an artistic and articulate presentation.
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Conclusion-

You have successfully completed the famous Missourian webquest. I hope you enjoyed meeting some of the people who have contributed to our history and culture. What contributions do you think you will make as a Missourian?