Symbols Of North Carolina

A WebQuest for 4th and 8th Grade On Symbols Of North Carolina

Designed by:

 Dia Crist

Shelby Sloane 

Will Lowe

George Reiss 

Caitlin Palmer

"Esse Quam Videri"

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits 


Introduction

There are many different symbols in North Carolina that represent various things. You will be amazed by some of NC's symbols and why they are so important.  Through this process, you will learn about symbols that describe North Carolina and that are important parts of its history. In addition you will find that North Carolina is a beautiful state that contributes to the economy of the Unites States. 
 

The Task

Your teacher has planned a scavenger hunt for you to collect symbols that represent North Carolina. The hints and clues given will lead you to the symbols. Use these hyperlinks below to help you on your hunt. After you have collected all of the symbols, you will design a collage on a poster board. Work as quickly and accurately as possible. 

GOOD LUCK!!

  

 

The Process

Helpful Hints

http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/nc/symbols/symbols.htm

http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/nc_symb.htm

http://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htm

http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/pubsweb/symbols.htm

1. Check the hints for your hunt.

2. Visit the given websites to find your symbols.  (But you can use ANY website!)

3. Print out pictures and symbols and paste them on you collage.

4. When you're done (It should take at least THREE class periods!!!!!) turn in your collage to your teacher.

5. Here is a selection of examples of symbols you can find (REMEMBER: you should have at least 15 symbols!):

*The state motto means "To be rather than to seem".

*This state song was written by William Gaston and E. E. Randolph.

*This state mammal collects nuts.

*The state insect produces more than $2 million worth of honey in NC.

*The state gem is also May's birthstone.

*The state flower is a "Barking Tree".

Evaluation

 

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score


Find Symbols That Represent North Carolina

 

You found 5 or less symbols.

You found 6-10 symbols.

You found 11-14 symbols.

You found all 15 symbols. GREAT JOB!

 


Make A Collage Using The Symbols That You Found



 

You used 5 or less symbols to make your collage.

You used 6-10 symbols to make your collage.

You used 11-14 symbols to make your collage.

You used all 15 symbols to make your collage. GREAT JOB!

 


Your Collage Is Attractive



 

Your pictures are sloppily cut, glue is visible, your pictures are small and crinkled, etc.

Your pictures are small and not in color, glue is visible.

 

Your pictures are a good size, your poster is attractive, but your pictures are not in color. 

Your poster is very attractive, and your pictures are all in color. GREAT JOB!

 

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed what you have learned about North Carolina's different symbols. Each symbol is unique and stands for something important to NC's history. Not knowing it, you have gained a lot of knowledge about The Tar Heel State! 

Credits & References

~The Encyclopedia of North Carolina vol. 1

~The NC Almanac Rutledge Hill pg. 356 *Summeset Publishing Inc. 3-10

~North Carolina Facts and Symbols by: Shelly Swanson Sateren *Hilltop Books

~ http://www.gifanimations.com/

This Web Quest was made possible through a "Teaching with Technology" grant received by Mrs. Maria Gomez and Mrs. Barbara Blair from the North Carolina  Association of Educational Communications and Technology and a grant from the National Catholic Education Association. 

Last updated on March 12 2004 Based on a template from The WebQuest Page