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You will be working in groups of 2-4 and the project
will be done over the course of two weeks. Your group's job is to
research Columbus Day. There is a lot of controversy surrounding
Columbus and his journey, and if he really was the first person to
"discover" the Americas.
For this project you will have to:
1. Research using the questions provided with your team members.
2. Create a PowerPoint Presentation.
3. Present the project to the class.
4. Be organized and have a plan.
5. Show an understanding of the topic.
The presentation will have to show your findings on Columbus and the "discovering" the Americas.
By the end of this webquest you and your group should be able to answer the following questions:
Why do we celebrate Columbus Day?
How do other countries in the Americas celebrate the "discorvery" of the Americas?
Were there other peoples that "discovered" the Americas before Columbus?
Should we celebrate Columbus as the first person to "discover" the Americas?
Why do we celebrate Columbus Day?
How do other countries in the Americas celebrate the "discorvery" of the Americas?
Were there other peoples that "discovered" the Americas before Columbus?
Should we celebrate Columbus as the first person to "discover" the Americas?
For this project you will have to:
1. Research using the questions provided with your team members.
2. Create a PowerPoint Presentation.
3. Present the project to the class.
4. Be organized and have a plan.
5. Show an understanding of the topic.
The presentation will have to show your findings on Columbus and the "discovering" the Americas.