Web Quest Lesson Plan

Introduction
Students have explored the Big Idea of Loyalty and Betrayal. In this lesson, they will explore the International Spy Museum Web site and read an article about Japanese Americans’ test of loyalty. After reading through these selections, students will write about factors that they think influence feelings of loyalty or betrayal in their own relationships.

Lesson Description
Students will read information from the International Spy Museum http://www.spymuseum.org/siteintro.asp and “Will you swear unqualified allegiance?” http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov1999/rabbitinthemoon/loyalty/index_con.html. Then they will write about the most important factors that they think influence feelings of loyalty or betrayal in the classroom, within their family, or with their peers.

Instructional Objectives

1. Students will use the Internet as a resource to get information.
2. Students will read information about loyalty and betrayal in the workplace.
3. Students will write about the most important factors they believe influence feelings of loyalty or betrayal in their relationships in the classroom, within their families, or with their peers.

Student Web Activity Sample Answer
I believe that honesty is important in relationships with other people. If someone does not tell me the truth, or if someone keeps important information to himself or herself, it is very hard to trust that person. I would also feel betrayed if someone I trusted with a secret who betrayed my confidence.