Black History Month WebQuest

The purpose of this WebQuest is to encourage students to learn about two African American men who had distinguished careers in very different area of Agriculture. Each was born a slave but was soon free. However, each faced the challenges of growing up in a world of prejudice. One became successful by gaining a good education. The other became successful by being persistent and working hard. One was recognized by presidents and company executives. The other was recognized by presidents, a queen and even Will Rogers. The stories of Tom Bass and George Washington Carver provide wonderful opportunities to discuss hard work, dedication, persistence and kindness.

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Presentation/Project Layout	The project is cluttered, confusing, and is hard to read. Does not meet guidelines.	The project shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting. Does not meet guidelines.	The project material shows an understanding of information. Flows easily. Project has eye-appeal. Project meets guidelines.	Project material is well organized and shows understanding of information. Makes audience want to know more. Exceeds guidelines.
Group Work	Cannot work with other in most situations. Can not share decisions or responsibilities. Relies on other to do the work.	Works with others, but has difficulty sharing decisions and responsibilities. Needs reminding to complete work.	Works well with others. Takes part in most decisions and contributes fair share to group.	Works well with others. Assumes a clear role and related responsibilities. Motivates group/members to do their best.
Mechanics	Includes more than 5 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.	Includes 3-4 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.	Includes 2-3 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors, etc.	Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization are correct. No errors in the text.	Total

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Please address questions to Diane Olson at Missouri Farm Bureau or Dr. Lyndon Irwin at Missouri State University.

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Contribute
Research & Gather Information	Does not collect any information that relates to the topic.	Collects very little information--some relates to the topic.	Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Share Information	Does not relay any information to teammates.	Relays very little information--some relates to the topic.	Relays some basic information--most relates to the topic.	Relays a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Be Punctual	Does not hand in any assignments.	Hands in most assignments late.	Hands in most assignments on time.	Hands in all assignments on time.
Take Responsibility
Fulfill Team Role's Duties	Does not perform any duties of assigned team role.	Performs very little duties.	Performs nearly all duties.	Performs all duties of assigned team role.
Participate in Interview Conference	Does not speak during the interview.	Either gives too little information or information which is irrelevant to topic.	Offers some information--most is relevant.	Offers a fair amount of important information--all is relevant.
Share Equally	Always relies on others to do the work.	Rarely does the assigned work--often needs reminding.	Usually does the assigned work--rarely needs reminding.	Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded.