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The Founding Fathers Home Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

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IntroductionOur Founding Fathers were comprised of a group of influential men

that transformed America. They created and implemented the most important historical documents that still govern our nation today!

These Include:• Declaration of Independence• Articles of Confederation• United States Constitution

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Your task will be to research a Founding Father and present your findings through the creation of a PowerPoint presentation.

Founding Fathers to be assigned•Benjamin Franklin•John Adams•Thomas Jefferson•Alexander Hamilton•George Washington•James Madison•John Jay•Patrick Henry

Groups of 3 will be assigned and each will be given a founding father to research. Students will get together with the other members of the group and discuss and delegate the research tasks so each member will be a researcher and an integral part of completing the assignment.

In the PowerPoint presentation you must incorporate the following items:• Short biography on the live of your Founding Father • Founding Father’s achievements/accomplishments within their life time• The Founding Father’s political influences and political views

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Process1. Get together with your assigned group.

2. Discuss and delegate which group member will research each section of the assigned Founding Father.

3. Begin researching your Founding Father by using the approved websites by your teacher.

4. After completing research on your section, discuss your findings with your group.

5. Compose and create a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum requirement of 3 slides.

6. Present your final presentation to the class.

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Your Project will be assessed by the following:

PowerPoint presentation rubric and Collaborative work skills rubric

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Category 1 2 3 4Requirements (title slide, minimum of 3 slides, pictures, quality information, Informative presentation)

More than one requirement was not completely met.

One requirement was not completely met.

All requirements are met.

ALL requirements are met and exceeded.

PowerPoint Rubric

Category 1 2 3 4Contributions Rarely provides

useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate.

Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required.

Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard!

Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort.

Collaborative Work Skills Rubric

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ConclusionBy the end of this WebQuest, you will have gained a comprehensible

knowledge of our Founding Fathers and their contributions to the United States government and society as a whole.

Contact us by email if you have any other further questions!

Ms. Alyssa [email protected]

Mr. Robert [email protected]

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