Phil Tilicki La Cima Middle School

7^th Grade Social Studies

Coming of the Civil War Rags to Riches

Standard

- 1SS-E21 PO 1 – PO 5

- Technology 1 and 2

Objectives

- The students will be able to review their knowledge of the events leading to the war between the states.

- The students will be able to use Quia to review information.

Pre-Requisite Technology Skills

- Students will need to know how to type in the correct URL.

Materials

- Enough computers to pair up students.

- Computers with internet access.

- URL: http://www.quia.com/rr/9614.html

Procedures

- Students will need a background knowledge of people and events leading to the Civil War.

- Type in the correct URL.

- Play the Rags to Riches game.

- Play as many games as they can during one class period.

Assessment

- Evaluate student knowledge by walking around the lab checking the scores of the students.

- Give a test on the information reviewed in Quia.