Wisconsin Academic Content Standards

Addressed in this WebQuest

Social Studies

B.4.1

Identify and examine various sources of information that are used for constructing an understanding of the past, such as artifacts, documents, letters, diaries, maps, textbooks, photos, paintings, architecture, oral presentations, graphs, and charts

B.4.9

Describe examples of cooperation and interdependence among individuals, groups, and nations

B.4.10

Explain the history, culture, tribal sovereignty, and current status of the American Indian tribes and bands in Wisconsin

Visual Arts

A.4.1

Develop a basic mental storehouse of images

A.4.3

Learn about basic styles of art from their own and other parts of the world

A.4.4

Learn about styles of art from various times

A.4.6

Know that art is a basic way of thinking and communicating about the world

B.4.1

Understand that artists and cultures throughout history have used art to communicate ideas and to develop functions, structures, and designs

B.4.2

Recognize that form, function, meaning, and expressive qualities of art and design change from culture to culture and artist to artist

B.4.3

Know that works of art and designed objects relate to specific cultures, times, and places

B.4.4

Know that art is influenced by artists, designers, and cultures

B.4.6

Know basic ways to describe, analyze, interpret, and judge art images and objects from various cultures, artists, and designers

C.4.5

Look at nature and works of art as visual resources

D.4.3

Know that the environment influences the look and use of art, architecture, and design

E.4.4

Communicate basic ideas by producing visual communication forms useful in everyday life, such as sketches, diagrams, graphs, plans, and models

E.4.5

Use the visual arts to express ideas that cannot be expressed by words alone

Math

A.4.1

 Use reasoning abilities to

• perceive patterns

• identify relationships

• formulate questions for further exploration

• justify strategies

A.4.2  

 Communicate mathematical ideas in a variety of ways, including words, numbers, symbols, pictures, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models*

 Dance

 H.4.4

Study dance from a particular culture and/or time period 

 

Information Literacy and Technology

A.4.4

Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information

 
    • describe and explain an on-line information network
    • generate, send, retrieve, save, and organize electronic messages
    • log on and view information from preselected sites on the Internet
    • use the functions of a web browser to navigate and save World Wide Web sites
    • identify and use simple search engines and directories

 

A.4.6

Evaluate the use of media and technology in a production or presentation
    • identify the media and technology used
    • explain how well the media and technology contributed to its impact
    • identify simple criteria for judging the quality of a production or presentation
    • judge how well a particular production meets the identified criteria
    • suggest ways to improve future productions or presentations

B.4.5
    • take notes or record information in their own words
    • record the sources of information as notes are taken
    • recognize the need to identify the author of take notes or record information in their own words any information copied verbatim
    • arrange notes to help answer the information problem or question
    • organize information using simple outlining techniques
    • list basic bibliographic sources for information used

 

B.4.7
    • recognize the three common types of communication or presentation modes (written, oral, visual)
    • choose a presentation format (e.g., speech, paper, web page, video, hypermedia)
    • develop a product or presentation to communicate the results of the research

C.4.1

Pursue information related to various dimensions of personal well-being and academic success
    • identify topics of interest and seek relevant information about them
    • recognize that information can be used to make decisions or satisfy personal interest

recognize that accurate information is basic to sound decisions

D.4.1

Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments
    • share information and ideas with others
    • respect the ideas of others
    • articulate workgroup goals and individual responsibilities within the group
    • participate in the development of individual and workgroup tasks and priorities
    • recognize that individual achievement is linked to the successful completion of workgroup projects
    • complete workgroup projects to meet an established timeline
    • review workgroup projects and suggest improvements

Music

F.4.5

 Identify the sounds of a variety of instruments, including many orchestra and band instruments and instruments from various cultures, as well as male and female adult voices

 

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