Traditions Around The World

Introduction

Tradition is a belief or custom that is passed down from generations.

Tradition is one of the most beautiful things that people have created and experienced as living and loving humans.  Tradition allows you to cherish valuable memories created with your family and friends over the years. Depending on where you are, these traditions from around the world may appear a little strange but to others they are parts of their history and heritage. Can you think of unusual traditions from around the world?

Task

You and your friends are going to make a poster about traditions in a country. The aim of this project is to give students wider knowledge about traditions in different countries. This site will also provide you with all the resources you might be needing for this project, for instance, you will find articles and pictures about the tradition in Thailand.

Process

Please follow the following steps to complete this WebQuest:

  1. You will work in a group of 3-4 students
  2. Go through these links below and choose a country with interesting traditions
  3. Prepare A2 paper
  4. Print out pictures that you need and paste them on the A2 paper along with the description of each tradition.
  5. Decorate your poster as attractive, clear and readable as possible.
  6. You can use pictures from books or magazines to add some information
  7. Present the poster to the class with great confidence.

Here are some sources to help you with the project:

How To Design A Poster

Celebrations in Thailand

Celebrations in Brazil

Celebrations in Japan

Celebrations in Spain

10 Strange Festivals Around The World

Celebrations Around The World

Evaluation

Category

Gold +

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Required Elements

The poster includes all the required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included in the poster.

Most required elements are there.

Several required elements are missing.

Use of Class TIme

Excellent use of time. Project completed well within time scale. All on task.

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting project completed and little distraction to others.

Used some of the time well during each period. Usually focused on the project but occasionally distracted others

Poor use of time. Easily distracted. Distracted others. Project unfinished.

Attractiveness

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness

The poster is neat and well laid out but may need more thought put into the design.

The poster is acceptably attractive although it may be a bit messy and have a poor layout.

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Conclusion

CONGRATULATIONS!!

YOU DID IT!

Now, you know how to make a poster about Celebrations Around The World