Curriculum Standards

The following Social Studies and other academic standards will be adressed during this webquest:

PA U.S. History Standards Skills Development

PA 8.1.12.A.1 - Evaluate chronological thinking and seequential order of a historical narrative
PA 8.1.12.A.3 - Checking context for events

PA 8.1.12.C - Evaluate historical interpretation of events

PA 8.1.12.C.1 - Impact of opinions on the perception of facts

PA 8.1.12.D.1 - Synthesize historical research in histtorical events (time and place)

PA 8.1.12.D.6 - Synthesize historical research in concclusions (research papers, presentations, etc.)

PA U.S. History Standards

PA 8.3.12.B.3 - Identify and evaluate historical sites important in U.S. History from 1890 to present
PA 8.3.12.C.5 - Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced settlement patterns in U.S. History from 1890 to present
PA 8.3.12.D.4 - Identify and evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups effected immigration and migration in U.S. history from 1890 to present

PA Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening Standards

PA 1.4.11.A - Write short stories, poems, and plays
PA 1.5.11.A - Write with a sharp, distinct focus
PA 1.5.11.D - Write with a command of the stylistic aspects of composition
PA 1.5.11.F - Edit writing using the conventions of language
PA 1.6.11.C - Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations