INTRODUCTION
In
this WebQuest, you will research the 1692 Salem Witch Trials and create
your own court pertaining to the way you think history should have happened.
This activity will blend independent study
and group work. You will be expected to research a factual individual
who was involved with the Salem Witch Trials(a name of an accused, an afficted
or a judge will be given to you by the teacher). There will be a
mock trial in the class to decide the fate of 4 factual people that you will
select, by a ballot vote.
You will also be
asked to compose a presentation about your findings, in addition to writting
a 5 to 7 page typed essay.
The presentations may be in the form of the following:
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Power Point
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Webpage
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Self-made Video
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Oral
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Artistic Impression
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Any other ideas please confer with the teacher beforehand
You will also examine
how these trials and deaths could have been prevented as well as relating
the events that occured to present day.
