Web Quest Lesson Plan

Introduction
Students have explored the Big Idea of Keeping Freedom Alive. In this lesson, they will explore the Freedom Museum Web site and read information about Rosa Parks—honored as “the mother of freedom” and a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal. After reading through these selections, students will write about a freedom that they prize or a freedom that they want. They will explain why they value this freedom and what they would do to keep or have it.

Lesson Description
Students will learn about the exhibits and information featured at the McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum http://www.freedommuseum.us/ and read selections about Rosa Parks—honored as “the mother of freedom” and a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal http://www.congressionalgoldmedal.com/RosaParks.htm. Then students will write about a freedom that they prize or a freedom that they want. They will explain why they value this freedom and what they would do to keep or have it.

Instructional Objectives

1. Students will use the Internet as a resource to get information.
2. Students will read information about freedom.
3. Students will write about a freedom that they prize or a freedom that they want. They will explain why they value this freedom and what they would do to keep or have it.

Student Web Activity Sample Answer
My school does not have a dress code, and I have the freedom to wear what I want. This is important to me because the way I dress is a form of self-expression. I understand that there are limits to my clothing choices, just as there are limits on other kinds of freedom. I would not deliberately wear clothes to school that would anger my teachers or principal.