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Famous
African Americans
WebQuest

Introduction

Task

Process

Resources

Evaluation

Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

February is dedicated as Black History Month, and has been celebrated in the United States since 1976. African Americans have played an important part in the history of our country. In order to celebrate their achievements, students will research famous African Americans using books, encyclopedias, and web sites. They will generate a one page report highlighting the important contributions of each African American. These reports will be compiled into booklets for each classroom in the school to use daily during the month of February.

TASK

The students will research a famous African American and construct a one page report to be included in a booklet for each classroom.

PROCESS

The student will be given a Research Sheet with the name of a Famous African American.
The student will gather information from the Internet, encyclopedia, and books from the school library.
The student will keep track of resources used. Bibliography Sheet
The student will write a one page report on their famous African American.

RESOURCES

Use the following sites for your research:

	General Sites for Information:
	http://inventors.about.com/od/blackinventors/a/black_inventors.htm
	http://www.factmonster.com/spot/bhmbios1.html
	http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/inventors/
	http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/browse?browseId=252286
	http://www.black-inventor.com/
	http://www.madison.k12.ky.us/district/projects/Black%20Americans/sketches.htm
	http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-african-american-inventors.html
`	http://www.aakulturezone.com/kidz/abc/index.html
	http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/
	http://www.africawithin.com/bios/bios.htm
	http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/index.htm

EVALUATION

Your Research Sheet should contain 12 items with information. Your resources should be on the back of the sheet. Remember, you must use a book, an encyclopedia, and the Internet. All items are equal in value. I will spot you points for putting your name and teacher on the paper.

CONCLUSION

You have applied your research skills and your final copy will be shared throughout the entire school. Your hard work will benefit every student in our school.