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Explore the amazing world of William Conner and discover how one man can change the lives of many. Sometimes incredible circumstances create great men and sometimes incredible men create defining moments in history!

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Your goal is to walk in the shoes of William Conner. Research his life and decide for yourself What role did he play in Indiana becoming a state? How important was his relationship with the Lenape People? Was he a good leader? How does his legacy affect you today?

What will you decide?

Write a few short paragraphs explaining your findings. Be sure to use facts to support your conclusions!

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Here are a few places to go and discover the life and times of William Conner. Be sure to ask question if you find difficult vocabulary!
William Conner The Lenape People The History of William Conner Indian Treaties signed by the Conner

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Content~ Discuss Conners role in statehood, his relationship to the Lenape, characteristics of good leadership and legacy. Structure

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does not answer any of the questions presented and contained no facts

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Includes some answers and facts

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Answers almost all questions with supporting facts

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Answers all questions and contains many facts supporting conclusions

Contains poor paragraphs and sentence structure Contains more than five mistakes in grammar or spelling

Contains good sentence structure but lacks structure within paragraph Contains more than three mistakes in grammar or spelling

Contains good paragraph and sentence structure Contains one mistake in grammar or spelling

Contains excellent paragraph and sentence structure Contains no mistakes in grammar or spelling

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An additional 5 points will be given for neatness! This assignment is worth 50 points total. I want to see your best work!

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You have finished your research! Now you must decideWas Conner a good leader? If so why? What characteristics did he possess? Did he change the course of Indianas History? How so? Now, express your thoughts in a few short paragraphs! Be sure to support your answers with facts found in your search.

Crumrin, T. (2010) The Life of William Conner. http//www.connerprairie.org/siteassets/documents/Conner-bio-onlystudentreading-level.aspx The History of William Conner. http//www.connerprairie. Org/Teachers/Pre-Visit-Info-andFarms/orientation-Video.aspx Indian Treaties Signed by the Conner Family. http//www.connerprairie.org/Learn-AndDo/Indiana-History/Conners-And-The Lenape/Treaties-Signed-By-Conners.aspx The Lenape: Before the Europeans Came. http//www.connerprairie.org/siteassets/documents/-Teachers/Lenape-Overview.aspx All photos were found at http//www.connerprairie.org

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In this WebQuest students will explore the life of William Conner. Based on their research the students will decide what makes a great leader. They will also learn how one man can make a great impact upon his community. And, discuss what Conners legacy means to Hamilton County.

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This WebQuest is designed for Second Grade Social Studies Students.

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The Indiana Standards contained in this WebQuest are: 1 History

2.1.2 Identify changes that have occurred in

the local or regional community. 2.1.3 Identify individuals who had an impact on the local or regional communities.
2 Civics and Government
2.2.4 Identify real people and fictional

characters who were good leaders and good citizens, and explain the qualities that make them admirable, such as honesty and trustworthiness.

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Students will explore the various aspects of the WebQuest and linked Websites. They will learn about William Conner and his legacy and citizenship while practicing research skills, writing skills, and critical thinking. Goals for students: Students will define William Conner and express what made him a good leader. Students will learn the impact William Conner had on the present day Hamilton County.

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Conner Prairie. Org is a wonderful resource for teachers. It contains various documents, videos, and articles concerning the Interactive Park (based in 1836) and William Conners life in Hamilton County. Ball State University has also participated in several digs at the Conner Home and offer many articles and photos at William Conner Home site.