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 * Topic: American History**
 * Specific Subject:** Founding of Georgia
 * Audience:** Mr. Dineen's American History Class
 * Activity:** Online Scavenger Hunt


 * Overview:** In this Scavenger Hunt, you will learn the history behind the foundation of the southernmost colony, Georgia. At the end of this activity you will be able to understand who founded the colony, where it was founded, what were its founding principles and why were they important. Once these questions have been answered you will have not only a deeper understanding of the colonies origins but also a deeper appreciation for those origins.


 * Task:** You will have one class period in which to research the founding of Georgia. At the completion of research you will be given until the next class to summarize findings on the class website. You must answer all of the following questions: "Who? What? Where? When? and Why?" If possible please also address the question "How?" in your own words. Please utilize the class blog to do this portion of the activity. You are required to both answer the questions yourselves and also to comment on other students postings. Interpretation of the research is required, you can not simply post the facts. You must formulate your own opinions, as discussed in class, concerning this subject.

1. You will be given their instructions prior to utilizing the computers. 2. We will meet in the classroom, go over the answers you must find, and then move to the lab. 3. Once we are in the lab you will be given until the bell rings to find and document all of your answers. 4. That evening you will be required to post on the class website. (making sure to follow directions for posting, commenting, and interpretation).
 * Process:** You will use the computer lab in order to complete the scavenger hunt.
 * If a student does not have access to a computer or the internet at home they will be provided with an alternative form of activity completion.

Possible foundations for your research:

[] - this history.com page provides a brief overview of Georgia's history [] - a site completely devoted to the history of our subject and may provide a good reference for your research [] - this actually links out to various encyclopedia's and articles that reference Georgia history [] - a clear and easy read for the basics of Georgia


 * Evaluation:** Your posts must reflect appropriate responses to the above questions. Several of the questions are more opinionated in nature. I can not stress enough the importance of you interpreting the facts in your own words and arguing any opinions you formulate. This will provide for a broad spectrum of answers and is intended to create debate between you and your peers. If you complete the above classroom work and the subsequent online postings then you will receive both a classroom work grade of 100 and a homework grade of 100. Grades will vary dependent upon the number of questions successfully answered and their attentiveness in the lab. The following sheet will be used to assess your performance:

(All statements must have a check by them for 100's) 1. Student provided the correct factual response to all questions. 2. Student provided their own analysis of these facts. 3. Student commented on a peer analysis of researched information. 4. Student was attentive and on task in the lab. 5. All materials were completed within their assigned deadlines.