Introduction
We have been studying continents and oceans of the world. Now, it is time for you to apply that newly learned information and plan your trip!
Task
You will work in groups of 4 to plan your trip. You will work together to plan where you will go, what you will do, and what you will likely encounter in your destination.
As a group, you will record the specific name of your destination: city, country, and continent. Based on the information you learn during your webquest, your group will record information about the weather of your destination and specify what you should pack to wear based on this information. You will pick your specific destination and time of year of your trip. Your group will also write about the language of your destination and research some useful phrases in that language. The group will also decide on at least 3 sites of interest to visit on your trip. You will write about these places and why they are important to your specific destination.
Process
Each group member will assume a different role:
1. Navigator: will locate the destination on a map, noting ita surrounding oceans, countries, continent, etc.
2. Linguist: will inform the group of the language that is spoken in the chosen destination. The linguist will help the group by researching how to say 2 basic words, "please" and "thank you".
3. Meteorologist:will examine typical weather and climate of the destination to help the group decide what to pack for the trip.
4. Culture Expert: will research famous or interesting places to visit in the chosen destination. The group will choose 3 of these places or sites to visit and the culture expert will research information about them to find out their locations within the city and their importance to the country.
Each group member will explore 2 different websites related to their area of interest. Groups will first need to agree on a destination, specifying the country and continent of the destination. Once the group has agreed upon the destination, each member can explore the following websites to find the necessary information.
Navigator will explore:
www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm
www.mapsofworld.com/world-continent-map.htm
Linguist will explore:
www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_languages.htm
www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/
Meteorologist will explore:
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/fun-games/whats-the-weath…
Culture Expert will explore:
www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/most_famous_landmarks.htm
www.funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/articles/continents.htm
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/photos/
Each group member will use these websites to find the information needed as listed above.
Evaluation
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Unacceptable 1 |
Fair 2 |
Good 3 |
Excellent 4 |
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The content is absent or not related to the topic. |
The content is ordinary and somewhat related to the topic. |
The content is clear and directly related to the topic. |
The content is substantial, intriguing, and original. It relates directly to the topic. |
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Uses little or no detail to support and explain the topic. |
Uses some details that are accurate; some details such as examples and explanations are not appropriate for the topic; details do not always support the topic. |
Uses details such as explanations and examples that are accurate and support the topic. |
Uses details such as explanations and examples that are accurate, appropriate, and fully support the topic. |
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Grammar choices keep readers from understanding the piece. |
Grammar choices sometimes confuse readers. |
Uses appropriate grammar that does not interfere with meaning. |
Uses completely appropriate grammar that helps readers understand meaning. |
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There are frequent spelling errors that make it hard for readers to understand the central idea. |
There are many spelling errors that sometimes make it hard for readers to understand the central idea. |
Most words are spelled correctly. |
All words are spelled correctly, helping readers clearly understand the central idea. |
*From http://www.learner.org/workshops/hswriting/interactives/rubric/rubric.p…
Total score: ________ out of 16 possible points.
Teacher Comments:
Conclusion
Now that you and your fellow group members have explored the websites, you have all the information you need for your trip! You know where you are going, you know what the weather will be like, so you know what to pack, you have learned a couple of key phrases of the native language so you will be able to communicate with the natives, and you know what the must-see sites are in your country of choice. Pack your bags and enjoy your trip!