The+History+and+Legacy+of+Fort+Pitt

"A Plan of a New Fort at Pitts-Burgh," 1759  []
 * Introduction:** Fort Pitt, built from 1759 to 1761, was a crucial site during the French and Indian War. Although its actual structure is no longer standing, the area where the fort was located still exists. It has impacted both local and national history through the role it played during the French and Indian War. Best of all, it is in our own backyard.


 * Assignment:** Working in pairs, your task will be to create an online “museum” about Fort Pitt using various primary sources. Your webpage will be hosted and created with www.wikispaces.com (to create an account, follow the instructions here). Your webpage/"museum" must use a total of **ten primary sources**; of these ten sources, you must include at least two primary sources in your online “museum” from each of these categories:
 * Documents
 * Photos
 * Audio and Music
 * Video and Maps

Each of the above pages contains a citation for the primary sources used.

Step 1: Click on the links above to explore primary sources. Again, you must use at least **two primary sources** from each category. For each of these sources, print and complete an NARA Worksheet to analyze this source ([|document], [|photo], [|map], [|sound recording], [|motion picture]). These may be submitted online in the class dropbox.

Step 2: Arrange these primary sources in any way you wish, but remember you are creating an online "museum." It should contain objects that are interesting and that have historical significance.

Step 3: Create a page on your wikispace where you answer the following question in three paragraphs: What is the historical impact and legacy of Fort Pitt?

Step 4: Create a "welcome video" for your online "museum" using the animation site []


 * Conclusion**: Your group will visit at least two other groups' online "museum" and comment on their webpage by asking questions and sharing your observations.


 * Evaluation:** You will be evaluated using the following rubrics. The first for the NARA Worksheets, the second for the response to the question.



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