HS HST US34 S1 03 06 GA
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Graded Assignment
The Game with No Name
A friend of yours would like to capture the adventures of Lewis and Clark in a video game, but she needs your help. She wants the game to be awarded Top 10 Kudos like Super Mario, Rock Band, and SimCity. Read all the directions first and follow them carefully to get this new expedition rolling.
(12 points)
1. Evaluate each of the following websites and choose the three that provide the best explanation and description of the expedition. Explain each of your choices.
Lewis and Clark http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/
Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation http://www.lewisandclark.org
The Lewis and Clark Journey Log http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/journey_intro.html
Lewis and Clark The National Bicentennial Exhibition http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/index_flash.html
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(9 points)
2. Write a two or three sentence description for each website you selected in Question 1. Be sure to highlight its most informative features.
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http://www.lewisandclark.org
Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
This site keeps the Lewis and Clark Expedition alive in the modern world. At the same time, it also gives comprehensive background about the exploration, including FAQs, a history of the expedition, and a roster and genealogy chart of participants. It could be especially important in developing game characters.
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(6 points)
3. Now suggest three possible game names that are both exciting and descriptive.
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(8 points)
4. Here are some other websites your friend could check in order to get additional information about the expedition. Which two would you recommend first and why?
List of Supplies for the Expedition http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_equ.html
Circa 1803 – Historical Background of the Times http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_cir.html
Sacagawea http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/saca.html
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(15 points)
5. What five
Date:
Graded Assignment
The Game with No Name
A friend of yours would like to capture the adventures of Lewis and Clark in a video game, but she needs your help. She wants the game to be awarded Top 10 Kudos like Super Mario, Rock Band, and SimCity. Read all the directions first and follow them carefully to get this new expedition rolling.
(12 points)
1. Evaluate each of the following websites and choose the three that provide the best explanation and description of the expedition. Explain each of your choices.
Lewis and Clark http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/
Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation http://www.lewisandclark.org
The Lewis and Clark Journey Log http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/journey_intro.html
Lewis and Clark The National Bicentennial Exhibition http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/index_flash.html
Answer:
(9 points)
2. Write a two or three sentence description for each website you selected in Question 1. Be sure to highlight its most informative features.
Example:
http://www.lewisandclark.org
Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
This site keeps the Lewis and Clark Expedition alive in the modern world. At the same time, it also gives comprehensive background about the exploration, including FAQs, a history of the expedition, and a roster and genealogy chart of participants. It could be especially important in developing game characters.
Answer:
(6 points)
3. Now suggest three possible game names that are both exciting and descriptive.
Answer:
(8 points)
4. Here are some other websites your friend could check in order to get additional information about the expedition. Which two would you recommend first and why?
List of Supplies for the Expedition http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_equ.html
Circa 1803 – Historical Background of the Times http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_cir.html
Sacagawea http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/saca.html
Answer:
(15 points)
5. What five