Call of the Wild WebQuest

Webquest for
The Call of the Wild
Diary of an Adventure.
Can you survive and prosper, or will the Yukon claim another dreamer?

Process
The class will be divided into groups of four. Each group will be nominally based in Dyea, Skagway, or Dawson. Before you decide who's who, do some group research about the time (1898) and place.

Then decide which role each person will research and create a journal for:

Dawson Group:
Canadian Mountie
Dawson Merchant
Scam Artist in Dawson
Dogsled Mail Carrier Skagway Group:
Male stampeder
Female Stampeder
Skagway Merchant
Sled Dog Dyea Group:
Male Stampeder
Female Stampeder
Dyea Merchant
Sled Dog

Use the links in the Resources section to research and create a character.
You should also use the suggested keywords to search for more links.
To begin with, create a "sketch" of your character:

A name and a Klondike nickname.
A physical description. (150+ words)
A hometown and brief biography up to the decision to leave for the Yukon. (150+ words)
An explanation of why he/she is here.

The pre-research and the choosing of characters and names should be done collaboratively. You may either create a realistic fictional character, use a real person you find in your research.

As you research, take notes about the experiences you would have had, and the hardships you would have faced. Were you prepared? What was the day-to-day experience like? What kinds of people did you deal with? What equipment did you need? Were you able to get it? What problems did you have? Was it what you expected? Did you succeed? Did you survive?

Your job will be to create a journal of your character's experience. It should include:

At least 5 150+ word entries, covering a representative period of time during the rush. (Remember, it was over quickly, and even more quickly for most, so don't space your entries too far.)
At least two appropriate graphics or maps, appropriately cited per entry. You can get your graphics from the sites you visit, or use image search engines to find what you need. Be sure they match the content of the journal, and are integral to it. Clip art, and images that do not add meaning will not be counted.
At least three actual (appropriate) quotes from your research sources.
An Epilogue that explains where your character is in 1900, and what he/she is doing.
A list of which sites you used for your information and your images.

Your group should collaborate on the eventual fates of your group's characters. What seems most plausible, and in keeping with history?

Your journals may take almost any form, including a scrapbook, Power Point, or web page. Presentation and mechanics both count, as well as content. Extra credit for especially authentic presentations. Your group will present your journals together.
(Pic from: University of Washington Libraries)