Journey Through History

I heard about the “walking debate” from the luncheon speaker at the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies 2009 conference, and I tried it out soon after.  In a walking debate, students must gauge the persuasiveness of each other’s arguments and move accordingly.   First, students choose sides on an issue by going to one side of the classroom.  Then, each side has to make its case.  If, at any point, someone is persuaded by an argument made by the other side, they are free to move over to the other side.  It’s a great way to get kids listening to each other and moving around the classroom!

Introduction: As the map below indicates, the Puritans had an enormous influence on the development of New England, including Connecticut. The purpose of this Webquest is for you to learn about these influential settlers and to practice your research, cooperative, and oral presentation skills.

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