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A Visit to Old Salem
Introduction
Task
Process
Conclusion

Credits

A Trip to Colonial Times begins….


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A Visit to Old Salem
Introduction
Task
Process
Conclusion

This WebQuest has been designed to
give you a better understanding of
life in Colonial Times. You will
learn about life in Old Salem during
the 18th and 19th centuries.

Credits

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During your study, ask yourself:
“Would I have enjoyed living in
Colonial times or do I prefer my life
today?”


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A Visit to Old Salem
Introduction
Task

Your Old Salem study will involve 4 tasks.
1.

As a group, we will begin research by
learning more about an Old Salem
landmark.

2.

Individually, you will research and answer
questions about Old Salem’s landscape,
historical buildings, and life in colonial
times.

3.

Then, you’ll discover where a famous North
Carolina treat was born.

4.

Lastly, you will decide…Do you prefer the
“Colonial Life” or “Present Day Life”?

Process
Conclusion

Credits

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A Visit to Old Salem
1.

Group Video

2.

Old Salem Website

Conclusion

3.

Research Questions

Credits

4.

Old Salem Landmark - 1

5.

Old Salem Landmark - 2

Introduction
Task
Process

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A Visit to Old Salem
Introduction
Task
Process
Conclusion

Credits

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After your research of Colonial times,
you now have an understanding of
life during this time period.
Decide and respond on your Question
and Answer sheet:
“Would I have wanted to live in
Colonial times or do I think life is
better today?” Why?


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A Visit to Old Salem
Introduction

A special thanks to the following websites for providing this
learning opportunity:

Task
Our State Magazine via YouTube –
Process

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMe4OUGHx90

Conclusion
Old Salem –

Credits

www.oldsalem.org
North Carolina History Project –
http://www.northcarolinahistory.org/encyclopedia/363/entry/

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UNC University Libraries –
http://www2.lib.unc.edu/ncc/ref/nchistory/jul2009/