Who were the Native Americans?

A Web Quest for 5th Grade Students
Compiled By Mukilteo Elementary 5th Grade Team, 5th Grade Web Quest

Who do you think lived here in Mukilteo long ago? No... even before the pioneers and European explorers. In this web quest you will be history detectives to find out about early Native American peoples. 

Scenario
Imagine our world without chewing gum or chocolate. Or the rubber ball you play four square with. Without these early Native American innovations the world would be a much different place. But, sadly, Native Americans were forced out of their native lands and their creativity stifled with European conquest of North America. Through your research you will go back in time to experience and learn about the life of early Native Americans (sociology, economics, civics, history, and ).

Task
You are complete the following: build background, research, plan, and present.

Process
Complete the following jobs:
1. Build background while introducing summary using Native Americans published by The Nature Company.

2. Build background by exploring Native American Rhymes and Learn About Native Americans.

3. In your tribe decide on jobs and a question your tribe will research.

4. Complete Native American Region Research Project and record your sources. Use the note taking organizer to gather facts and answer questions. Use the resources you know, as well as World Book Online.

5. Now that you have your region, use the map provided to create a enlarged map of your region (click on the map of your choice).

Evaluation
Coming soon.