This WebQuest fulfills the following goals and objectives according to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS):

Social Studies

Goal 2: The learner will analyze the multiple roles that individuals perform in families, workplaces, and communities.

• Objective 2.03: Describe similarities and differences among communities in different times and in different places.

Goal 4: The learner will explain geographic concepts and the relationship between people and geography in real life situations.

• Objective 4.02: Use appropriate source maps to locate communities.
• Objective 4.03: Use geographic terminology to describe and explain variations in the physical environment as communities.
• Objective 4.04: Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment to meet their needs.

Computer Technology Skills

Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

• Objective 1.13: Identify and discuss use of rubrics to define and evaluate elements (e.g., content, purpose, usefulness) of class multimedia projects. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
• Objective 1.14: Identify, discuss, and use terms/concepts (e.g., web browser, URL, keyword, search engine, weblinks). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
• Objective 1.15: Recognize, discuss, and demonstrate responsible and safe online behavior as a class/group. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
• Objective 1.16: Cite sources of information (print and nonprint) for a class project. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

• Objective 2.01: Select and use appropriate features and functions of hardware and software for class assignments. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
• Objective 2.11: Investigate teacher-selected Internet resources about communities; discuss and compare findings for usefulness as a class. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

• Objective 3.03: Use word processing as a tool to write, edit, and publish sentences, paragraphs, and stories. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing