Introduction to the webquest

Charles Dickens is said to be one of the greatest writers that has ever lived.  Before we read his "A Christmas Carol," you will be spending some time getting to know this man and learning what the world was like as he knew it. 
In order to understand the man, you need to understand the times that he lived in.  You will delve into the Victorian Era (during the reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901) in England.  You will investigate how the Industrial Revolution affected him.  You will learn the hardships faced by the poor.  You will learn about how childhood and education were dependent on your family's finances. You will be amazed by the inventions from the era, many of which are still used today.  

Each group member will have a different research assignment task.

You will each prepare five or more PowerPoint slides regarding your topic.  

At the end of the research you will synthesize the information gathered to make a statement of how the times he lived in may have affected Charles Dickens. 

You will create a unified PowerPoint to be submitted to either Mrs. O'Grady's or Ms. Mason's U-drive by December 3rd.