Web Quest Lesson Plan

Introduction

In this unit, students have explored the topic of the American Dream. In this lesson, they will read about different elements that make up the country and its people. Next they will read about an important landmark of American history, Ellis Island. Finally, students will write song lyrics about the American Dream and what it means to be American.

Lesson Description

Students will read selected passages from America's Story <www.americasstory.com/cgi-bin/page.cgi> and Ellis Island <www.historychannel.com/ellisisland/index2.html>. Students will then write lyrics about the American Dream to the tune of a preexisting song.

Instructional Objectives

1. Students will read about different elements that make up the country of America.
2. Students will use the Internet as a resource for learning about the past.
3. Students will write lyrics about the American Dream to the tune of a preexisting song.

Student Web Activity Sample Song Lyrics

To the tune of "Yankee Doodle Dandee"

All the different kinds of people
America is our home
Freedom, hope, and MLB [Major League Baseball]
And lots of space to roam
Can't ya hear the children laughing?
Smell the opportunity
Pizza, free speech and elections
This is the American Dream!