Reformation Web Quest
Created by Mitch Mattson
Introduction | The
Quest | The Process &
Resources | Conclusion
Your group is
going to study and research the Reformation. You may choose the role you want
to be, or I will assign each of you a role. You will then, using the links
provided, prepare a power point presentation of at least 28 slides showing what
your perspective of the role you chose. and present
this to the class. You will 2 weeks/ 10 class days to complete your assignment.
Compare and
contrast the views of the Catholics and Protestants on the validity of the
reformation
The Process and Resources
In this Web
Quest you will be working together with a group of students in class. Each
group will answer the Task or Quest(ion). As a member
of the group you will explore WebPages from people all over the world who care
about Reformation. Because these are real WebPages we're tapping into, not
things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free
to use the online Webster dictionary or one in your classroom.
You'll begin with everyone in your group getting some background before
dividing into roles where people on your team become experts on one part of the
topic.
Phase 1 - Background: Something for Everyone
Use the
Internet information linked below to answer the basic questions of who? what? where?
when? why? and
how? Be creative in exploring the information so that you answer these
questions as fully and insightfully as you can.
·
An overview - This site
will help in your journey
·
A medieval website - a
really good view of mid-evil times
·
Music and other resources - This is
a good website for PowerPoint
·
Reformation website with
dates - This site has a lot of good resources
·
The counter
reformation - good information on the catholic counter reformation
·
Encarta
- A wealth of resource material with pictures and maps
Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Individuals from your Web Quest team will explore one of the roles below.
2. Read through the files linked to your group. If you print out the files,
underline the passages that you feel are the most important. If you look at the
files on the computer, copy sections you feel are important by dragging the
mouse across the passage and copying / pasting it into a word processor or
other writing software.
3. Note: Remember to write down or copy/paste the URL of the file you take the
passage from so you can quickly go back to it if you need to to prove your point.
4. Be prepared to focus what you've learned into one main opinion that answers
the Big Quest(ion) or Task based on what you have
learned from the links for your role.
Lutheran
Minister
Use the
Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically
related to Lutheran Minister:
1.What change was Martin Luther trying to make?
Catholic
Priest
Use the
Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related
to Catholic Priest:
1.How was the Catholic Church trying to regain it's
power?
Lay
Person
Use the
Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically
related to Lay Person:
1.How did the battle between the two forces affect the people and the lands
involved?
Phase 3 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus
You have all
learned about a different part of Reformation. Now group members come back to
the larger Web Quest team with expertise gained by searching from one perspective.
You must all now answer the Question as a group. Each of you will bring a
certain viewpoint to the answer: some of you will agree and others disagree.
Use information, pictures, movies, facts, opinions, etc. from the WebPages you
explored to convince your teammates that your viewpoint is important and should
be part of your team's answer to the Task / Question Your Web Quest team should
write out an answer that everyone on the team can live with.
Phase 4 - Real World Feedback
You and your
teammates have learned a lot by dividing up into different roles. Now's the
time to put your learning into a power point presentation for real world
feedback. Together you will construct a power point presentation that contains
opinions, information, and perspectives that you've gained. Here's the process:
1. Begin your presentation with a statement of who you are and why you are
presenting this to the class
2. Give background information that shows you understand the topic.
STATE THE QUESTION AND YOUR GROUP'S ANSWER.
3. Each person in your group should write a paragraph that gives two good
reasons supporting the group's opinion. Make sure to be specific in both the
information (like where you got it from on the Web) and the reasoning (why the
information proves your group's point).
4. Have each person on the team double check the presentation Use correct
letter format, backgrounds picture ,music ect, make
sure you have correctly cited your references. Use the link below to make
contact. Send your message and make sure your teacher gets a copy.
So did both
the Catholic Church and Martin Luther differ a great deal? Did their conflict
help or hurt the people of their day? What other parts of Reformation could
still be explored? Remember, learning never stops.