The following standards for the state of Maine are addressed in this
Webquest:
Social Studies:
History B Historical Knowledge, Concepts, and Patterns(5-8)
#4. Demonstrate an understanding of selected twentieth century issues and
events in United States and in Maine history including "modern" Maine
history (1945 to present).
Geography B Human Interaction With Environments(5-8)
#3 Explain how cultures differ in their use of similar environments and
resources.
English Language Arts
E. Processes of Writing and Speaking (5-8)
#2 Use planning, drafting, and revising to produce, on demand, a well-
developed, organized piece that demonstrates effective language use, voice,
and command of mechanics.
H. Research -Related Writing and Speaking (5-8)
#3. Create bibliographies.
#6. Use magazines, newspapers, dictionaries, journals, and ohter print
sources to gather information for research topics.
#7. Use search engines and other Internet resources to collect information
for research topics.
