by Melia Waters

Glen Alpine Elementary

4th Grade

  North Carolina is full of history!  Our state has a rich heritage.  Many of our state symbols reflect both our history and diversity.  By doing this webquest you will learn some fabulous facts about what our state symbols mean to the people of North Carolina.

Challenge:

You will be required to create and develop a new state symbol!

Prior to beginning your challenge, you must learn our existing state symbols.  As you are learning about the symbols, you will be asked to complete a Research Guide provided by your teacher.  You will be working individually, with a partner or group assigned by your teacher.

North Carolina Research Guide

Complete each of the following activities:

1.Complete the Research Guide for NC Symbols.

2.  Brainstorm ideas for our new state symbols.  You may choose to replace an already existing symbol or create a brand new category of symbols.

3. Submit your idea for a new NC symbol.  Use "My New Symbol is" Provided by your teacher.

4.Your teacher will put you into groups based on your new symbol idea.

5.  Your team will design an adverstisement (poster).

Your team will design a visual representation about your new symbol. 

Your visual must include:

1. The name of your new symbol.

2.  Reasons you chose this symbol.

3.  5 research based facts about why this symbol is important to North Carolina.

4.  An illustration of your symbol.

5.  Quality work is always expected.

Your final copy will be displayed by creating a visual including all of the expectations listed above.

You will be evaluated using a rubric.  The rubric includes; research skills and accuracy, creativity, posters, and presentation.  You will also be evaluated on how well you work together as a team.  Everyone is expected to participate.

Congratulations!

You have learned so many cool facts about North Carolina symbols.  You were even able to add in some new ideas of your own.  We will mail our ideas to our state representative. 

Prehaps we will make history!

This webquest is designed for 4th graders in North Carolina.  It allows students to work independently, with partners, or with collaborative groups.  The North Carolina Symbols Webquest gives students a real reason for learning about the history behind our state symbols.  Students are motivated and excited to create their own symbols.  The following sites are used for this webquest: