WebQuest Presentation: Iroquois
League
EDU 505 (H. Yang/Fall 12): Integrating Tech and the Web
By: Roy Howell
Introduction
• The Iroquois League (as know by the French) also known as the
Hau-de-no-sau-nee formed some time in the late 1500s in what is
now upstate NY (Syracuse area). Before the tribes joined many
Iroquois were often at war with each other. As time passed the
tribes were brought together by a few likeminded natives, and Six
Nations came together to form a relationship that the Original 13
Colonies and the forefathers of the United States were greatly
influenced by. You will be in charge of searching multiple sources to
increase your knowledge on the Iroquois, and look for
similarities/deference's among their way of life.
– This WebQuest could be modified for any age group. Overall I have geared
this WebQuest/PowerPoint to meet the needs of 4th-12th graders.
– Main Goal(s): educate on history of Iroquois people/culture, and
compare/contrast government.
Task
• Think of yourself as a young historian trying to spread
knowledge on the native people of NY. Looking back at the
Iroquois, what would you write or talk about that you feel is
most important?
– How is the Iroquois way of life similar to the 13 original colonies? How
did they govern themselves?
– What cultural aspects stick out to you?
Process
• You will gather as much information as you can on two main
subject areas already mentioned (culture, government). In
order to accomplish this you will search all of the resources
provided. Carefully read through each link and take notes that
relate to the subject. Remember, compare and contrast the
Iroquois and European settlers (13 Colonies).
Resources/Links (multiple learning levels)
– http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/iroquois.asp
– http://nanunet.lhric.org/HighviewElementary/Grade4/IroquoisWebQe
ust/Iroquois.htm
– http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northeast/iroquois/leagueofnatio
ns.html
– http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/DatingIC.html
Resources
• Presentation Pictures:
•
– http://webquest.org/
– http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/
– http://nativeamericanencyclopedia.com/native-american-flags-the-iroquoisconfederacy/
– http://gardening.sheknows.com/2011/11/10/three-sisters-garden/
– http://community.weber.edu/weberreads/iroquois_confederacy.htm
WebQuest Resources:
– http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/iroquois.asp
– http://nanunet.lhric.org/HighviewElementary/Grade4/IroquoisWebQeust/Iroq
uois.htm
– http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northeast/iroquois/leagueofnations.html
– http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/DatingIC.html
Evaluation/Conclusion
• I would evaluate this WebQuest on individual or group
standards. Overall, I’m looking for each grade level mentioned
to make a correlation between the native people of the
Iroquois League and the government chosen by the original
13 colonies when independence was declared. I would want
the students to identify one of the oldest “participatory
democracies” known to mankind, and how
collaboration/participation affected the outcome of the
nations. I would also be looking for an analysis of culture
differences (food, entertainment, etc.). This information could
be explained in spoken words, writing, or even a digital
presentation. Grading this project would rely on the amount
of effort and organization/creativity put in.
End Conclusion
• As a result of this WebQuest students will understand that the
Iroquois agreed to follow the same set of laws originally
formed. The longhouse was a way of life for the Iroquois, and
democracy explains some of the main ideals of the natives.
Tradition and culture are most important when discussing the
League.