Old Boise

The Scenario

The mayor of Chicago wrote a letter to Dave Beiter, the mayor of Boise.  In the letter he challenges the mayor of Boise to a competition.  The competition is to find out which city, either Chicago or Boise, has a better history.  Your job is to prepare the story of the history of the city of Boise. 

 

 

Step 1 - Choose What You Will Be An Expert On

Each student in the group must choose one of these categories:

 

Step 2 - Conduct Research

Print the worksheet below to record what you learn.

Shoshoni

Settlers

Geography / Physical Features

Boise Basics

Timeline

 

Now visit the websites to gather your information.

Shoshone

http://www.soldman.com/relocation/page2.htm 

http://www.jerewebb.com/boisehistory.htm 

http://www.helloboise.com/boise-History.htm 

http://www.americatravelling.net/usa/idaho/boise/boise_history.htm 

http://www.rootsweb.com/~idreserv/fhhist.html 

http://www.onlineutah.com/shoshonehistory.shtml 

http://www.nps.gov/jeff/LewisClark2/TheJourney/NativeAmericans/Shoshone.htm 

http://www.rootsweb.com/~idreserv/ 

Settlers

http://www.soldman.com/relocation/page2.htm 

http://www.jerewebb.com/boisehistory.htm 

http://www.helloboise.com/boise-History.htm 

http://www.americatravelling.net/usa/idaho/boise/boise_history.htm 

http://www.statehousegirls.net/id/history/ 

Geography

http://www.idahomining.org/history.html    

http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/id_geography.htm

http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blusid.htm

http://www.encyclopedia.com/html.section/Idaho_Geography.asp

http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/us/A0858737.html

http://www4.d25.k12.id.us/phs/biology/g-funk.html

http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Geography/United_States/Idaho/

http://www.terra.jordan.k12.ut.us/shumway/Student_state_web_sites/ACWebsites/kylie/ID_geography.html

Boise Basics

http://www.oldboise.com/history.htm 

http://www.cityofboise.org/parks/parks_facilities/depot/history.shtml 

http://www.boisefiretrucks.com/history.htm

http://www.sd01.k12.id.us/administration/dist1st.html 

http://www.pe.net/~rksnow/idcountyboise.htm 

http://www.ohwy.com/id/b/bbasqmcc.htm 

http://www3.thingstodo.com/states/ID/symbols.htm 

http://www3.thingstodo.com/states/ID/facts.htm   

http://www3.thingstodo.com/states/ID/famous_people.htm 

http://www.statehousegirls.net/id/history/ 

Timeline  

http://www.theboisebugs.com/

http://www.rootsweb.com/~idlemhi/history.htm    

http://motherearthtravel.com/united_states/boise/history.htm

http://www3.thingstodo.com/states/ID/history.htm  

http://www.statehousegirls.net/id/history/ 

 

Step 3 - Put Together a Product

Now you need to choose the best way to present your information.

Choose one of these methods:

Use your information and creativity to make the best product possible.  Be sure to include everything you wrote down on your worksheet.  The more details you include, the better your final product will be.  Your goal should be to do high-quality work.  Don't rush.  The more time you spend on this, the better it will be.  Talk to you teacher if you need any materials.

 

 

Step 4 - Practice Your Presentation

Once you've put all the finishing touches on your final product, it's time to get back together with your group and practice how you will all present what you've done.  Decide what order everyone should go in and what you will say.  You may want to just read what you've done, or decide on a different way to share the information.  Each student must present their category.

 

 

Step 5 - Share

After your group has practiced enough times so that everyone is smooth and comfortable in presenting, see your teacher to schedule a time and person to present to.