Teacher+Notes

= Teacher Notes for using this Wiki=

Overview
This wiki activity supports third- through fifth-grade students' exploration of multiple online sources to gather information about the life of a well-known explorer, Christopher Columbus. After completing a scavenger hunt, students use their notes to prepare a time line and summary report. Extension activities promote critical literacy by exposing students to Columbus from the perspective of the Native American and by engaging them in a discussion of point of view.

Estimated Class Time
Two 50-60 minute class periods

Students will:
Use prewriting (a K-W-L chart) to prepare for research

Use prior knowledge to extend the depth of inquiry

Collect and organize historical information

Create a time line representing historical facts and events

Learn how to import Internet photographs and credit the source

Write an informational summary report using a word processing program

=Before Beginning= Teacher should: Photo copy the following for each student.