Standards

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.