Homeless Bird Webquest

Day 1  - Research

In order to share responsibility in this project,  split the cultural aspects up between group members. Each member will be responsible for researching his/her characteristic. You will tell what your characteristic is, information about it, and why it is significant to Indian culture. Your research will be due at the beginning of the next class period!

For everyone: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/india/

#1 Festivals

Learn about the many religious ceremonies and festivals in India during the year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14gtuluQq8s A list of the top ten festivals in India

https://traveltriangle.com/blog/famous-festivals-of-india/

 

#2 Religion

Learn the history and the importance of Hinduism to the Indian culture.

https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=fOWNhNDZhNmFkNTBjMzFkZWZhNDhlNWEzOTFhZDlhMjg

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hinduism

 

#3 Caste System

Learn about the significance in the class system used in India. 

https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=fZGUxYWMwOGJkZTViY2IzMDlkZWI5NTg0ZTMzZTk1MjE

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616

https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/how-does-indias-caste-system-work

 

#4 Weddings/Arranged Marriages

Learn about the importance of the Indian wedding and how the culture arranges marriages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmWeUL_J-oI

https://www.culturalindia.net/weddings/arranged-marriage.html

 

#5 Ganges River

Learn about the importance of the Ganges River in Indian culture and how it has become dangerously polluted. 

https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=fYTlhZjNlMmViZDMzZDFkNWY4YmIwNmRjMjFlZTc2MDM

https://www.britannica.com/place/Ganges-River

https://www.learnreligions.com/ganga-goddess-of-the-holy-river-1770295

 

Day 2 - Group Table of Important Information

Once every member of the group has researched his/her cultural aspect of India, you will now create a table using Google Slides. Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Go to one member's Google Drive, hit the "NEW" button, then select "Google Slides."

2. Title the new Slide as follows: class period-India Important Information. You will also need to add the names of everyone in the group, but do this on the actual table in the bottom left-hand corner. Highlight each person's name in the color he/she will be using to type text for the table.

3. "Share" the Slide with all the other members in the group by clicking the blue "Share" button then adding their email addresses. Once shared, everyone will be able to add to the table at the same time.

4. Before splitting up, decide on a design for the table. Each person will be adding 2 facts to the table.

5. For the next step, each member will be using his/her own computer. Begin adding your two entries to the table.  ***Each member should contribute 2 entries to the table and at least one picture.

*If your group finishes the timeline with extra time in class, get a head start on Day 3 work! (below)

Day 3-4  - Google Site

Once the table is complete, your group will create a Google Site. Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Go to one member's Google Drive, hit the "NEW" button, then select "MORE" and choose "Google Sites"

2. Title the new site as follows: class period-Homeless Bird WebQuest . You will also need to add the names of everyone in the group, but do this on the actual site in the top left corner where is says "Enter site name".  

3. "Share" the site with all the other members in the group by clicking the "Share with others" next to the three dots at the top then adding their email addresses. Once shared, everyone will be able to add to the site at the same time.

4. Your group table should be added to the first page as an introduction to your site. Then, each person will add a new page to create a site for their researched cultural aspect. To do this, select the "pages" tab on the right side. Click the "+" at the bottom. Title your page based on your researched aspect.

5. Publish your site by clicking the blue "Publish" button at the top. Title the web address: class period- group names. You will still be able to edit the site. One person from the group needs to copy and paste the link of your site into the Schoology Assignment. This must be done by the end of class on Tuesday, so I can review progress and grade the table!

5. For the next step, each member will be using his/her own computer. Begin working on your site; you may choose any layout you would like to present your information. You will need to explain the cultural aspect you researched in YOUR OWN WORDS!!! If you use a quote, you must cite it correctly from the person/source in which you obtained the information. Otherwise, it is considered plagiarism. 

Each site must include the following:

• Heading (Title)
• Summary of your research (5-7 sentence minimum)
• 3 pictures with captions 

*You may add more to your site, and it is encouraged! These are the MINIMUM requirements!