Russian-American Web Quest Assignment
Introduction:
Alaska, is the final frontier for many people in the United States and around the world. What they often do not realize is that Alaska's modern history dates back to the 18th century. When the Russian's came to Alaska they changed the general social fabric of the land. They brought with them new ideas, religion, weapons, technology, and foods. By interjecting their culture into Alaska the native peoples of Alaska were changed forever.
It is our job as Alaskans to provide other people with an opportunity to learn about our state as we know it. Make them realize that although our state's modern history is not as long as theirs it is still interesting and worth knowing about.
It is our job as Alaskans to provide other people with an opportunity to learn about our state as we know it. Make them realize that although our state's modern history is not as long as theirs it is still interesting and worth knowing about.
Your Task:
You will be given the charge of creating a website which will inform people about Alaska during the period of Russian rule and it's lasting impact on Alaska. To go along with this website create an instructional worksheet that people could use your website to complete. You will be broken into groups of 2 or 3 for this assignment. You will be given ample class time to work on this assignment, however if you will not finish in the allotted class time you are required to finish it on your own time. This assignment will be Due on March 6th,
Procedure:
Your website must contain information on all of the following things:
*History of Alaska during Russian Contact (What big events happened during Russian rule start to finish?)
*Economy of Alaska under Russian Contact (What was the economy based on?)
*YOUR TOPIC and the impact Russian Contact had on it ( What cultural changes occurred?)
*Important People During Russian Rule (biographical info) that played a role in YOUR TOPIC!
*Important settlements during Russian Rule (Locations, information on them if any)
*International/ Foreign relations of Russia in regards to Alaska during control (Did Russia have problems with the US or Britain?)
*The Sale of Alaska and the reasons behind it. (Impact on your topic, if any)
Your worksheet must contain the following, but is not limited too:
* Questions related to the history of Russian Contact
*Questions addressing the impact Russian rule had on YOUR TOPIC
* A Minimum of 10 questions
*History of Alaska during Russian Contact (What big events happened during Russian rule start to finish?)
*Economy of Alaska under Russian Contact (What was the economy based on?)
*YOUR TOPIC and the impact Russian Contact had on it ( What cultural changes occurred?)
*Important People During Russian Rule (biographical info) that played a role in YOUR TOPIC!
*Important settlements during Russian Rule (Locations, information on them if any)
*International/ Foreign relations of Russia in regards to Alaska during control (Did Russia have problems with the US or Britain?)
*The Sale of Alaska and the reasons behind it. (Impact on your topic, if any)
Your worksheet must contain the following, but is not limited too:
* Questions related to the history of Russian Contact
*Questions addressing the impact Russian rule had on YOUR TOPIC
* A Minimum of 10 questions
Resources:
Listed below are resources that will be helpful to you while completing this assignment. Books can also be used while working on your project.
http://www.alaska.gov/visitorHome.html
http://fairbanks-alaska.com/
http://www.akhistorycourse.org/articles/article.php?artID=315
http://kodiakisland.net/timeline.html
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russian-explorer-izmailov-arrives-at-yakutat-bay-alaska
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Alaska.html
http://numismondo.com/pm/aka/
http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/nhl/russian-america/sec5.htm
http://vilda.alaska.edu/
http://juneau.com/directory/history.cfm
http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/akhistory/aktools.htm
http://www.alaskanative.net/25.asp
http://www.library.state.ak.us/hist/hist.html
http://www.akhistory.org
http://www.alaska.gov/visitorHome.html
http://fairbanks-alaska.com/
http://www.akhistorycourse.org/articles/article.php?artID=315
http://kodiakisland.net/timeline.html
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russian-explorer-izmailov-arrives-at-yakutat-bay-alaska
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Alaska.html
http://numismondo.com/pm/aka/
http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/nhl/russian-america/sec5.htm
http://vilda.alaska.edu/
http://juneau.com/directory/history.cfm
http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/akhistory/aktools.htm
http://www.alaskanative.net/25.asp
http://www.library.state.ak.us/hist/hist.html
http://www.akhistory.org
Evaluation:
Your Projects will be graded as follows:
1. The Presentation appears to be well researched: 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3 =
2. There is content included in all required areas: 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
3. Content is detailed, specific in all areas: 0 1 2 3 4 5 X6=
4. Presentation is nicely presented with appropriate 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
images, and content.
5. Presentation includes worksheet as required 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
6. Worksheet has all required elements and is 0 1 2 3 4 5 X6=
appropriate and true to the assignment
7. Presentation includes a bibliography with all 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
sources cited.
8. Each group member appears to have participated 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
in the development of the project.
Total Points ___________________/ 150
1. The Presentation appears to be well researched: 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3 =
2. There is content included in all required areas: 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
3. Content is detailed, specific in all areas: 0 1 2 3 4 5 X6=
4. Presentation is nicely presented with appropriate 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
images, and content.
5. Presentation includes worksheet as required 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
6. Worksheet has all required elements and is 0 1 2 3 4 5 X6=
appropriate and true to the assignment
7. Presentation includes a bibliography with all 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
sources cited.
8. Each group member appears to have participated 0 1 2 3 4 5 X3=
in the development of the project.
Total Points ___________________/ 150
Conclusion:
In this assignment you have learned a lot about the early modern history of your state. You have also had the opportunity to publish a easy to use website for others to use. Alaska is majestic place where many people spend their whole lives waiting to see. I hope you have enjoyed this technology filled assignment and learning endeavor. Thank you for your participation.