Where would you like to travel?

Introduction

This webquest is created for 8th grade students who will have to look for different countries in terms of whatever they like or not .

We are going to plan an interesting travel abroad for you and your classmates at the end of the year where you have to search and pick up from different countries around the world different ways of lives , custom , popular society groups, the main attraction of the cities .Also you have to investigate which places are more tourist in the world. As you well- know travelling aboard is a great oportunity where every person could get an amazing experience , so try to imagine that you are there but you are going to live this through the web and your special and great imagination. So be prepare for it!

Task

Task

Each group will consist of three student and need to select a country of assigned continent, then begin to do research. By following the instructions, you will get to know the continent and the country, gather travelling tips, manage all the information and eventually present to the rest of the class in a creative way.

Process

Step1: Get to know the continent and the country!

As each group is assigned to do research on a continent, the first task is get to know about the continent. Please find information from the internet and complete the following task.

Find the basic information about the the continent, and write a short introduction about the continent using Word.
Discuss with the group and choose a country from the continent to continue the next step. (Which country you would like to visit the most? Which culture you want to know more about?)

Step 2:Get to know the country!

1.Use internet and book in library to find answer for these questions.

Where is the country on the world map?
What's the capital city?
What is the official language(s) in the country?
Can you find their national flag?
How's the climate there?
How should you wear if you are visiting the country now.
If you are changing the money, what is the currency?
Which landmarks can you see in the country?
Are there any cultural events? If they do, find more information about it.

Some information source suggestions:

The official sites of countries:

(You can find the official websites of the country you chose, these are only examples of resources you can get from the internet.)

2. Choose 6 questions from the above list, think of 4 questions that is related to the travelling preparation. Answer them, and hand in with a reference list.

Step 3: Presentation!

This is the final step, and you will be presenting your research on a poster about the country and the travel plan. There is not specific format you need to follow, so BE CREATIVE!! Share with the class what you found, what you learned, where do you like to go, and any other fun facts of the country or travel tips. You can even teach us a few sentences of the language they use.

Here are some ways people use to record and present their travelling experience, take a look and you might get some inspirations from them:

(You are always welcomed to talk to the teacher and discuss about your presentation!)

Evaluation

This is how your work will be evaluated:

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Qualified 3	Exemplary 4
Contents and performance of the presentation	Audience cannot understand presentation, because it lacks useful informations on the topic.	Audience have difficulties following presentation, because it's not organized.	Students present content on the topic and present with logical sequence.	Students present rich content on the topic in a interesting sequence for audience to follow and learn.
Creativity of the presentation	The student does not present any ideas or unique elements throughout the presentation.	The student shows creativity, but the technical quality is not very good.	The student shows creativity with a good technical quality.	The student demonstrate surprisingness with high technical quality.
Reference and information source	The student has no valid information source.	The student has only 1 valid information source.	The student lists 2-3 valid and authentic information sources.	The student lists 5 valid and authentic information sources.
Writing and organization of information	The work is not organized and with plenty grammar mistakes.	The work is following a logic sequence but with plenty grammar mistakes.	The work presents organized content with only a few grammar mistakes.	The work is well organized to read and with no grammar mistakes.
Working as a group and cooperating	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance.	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance.	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance.
Subject Knowledge	The student doesn't present any subject knowledge.	The student only presents very few or not accurate subject knowledge.	The student presents fair amount of subject knowledge.	The student presents rich and accurate subject knowledge.
Following instruction and meeting the requirements.	The student does not follow the instruction at all.	The student has difficulties to follow some instruction.	The student only misses a few requirements of the instructions.	The student follows and meet all the instruction requirements.

Conclusion

Good Job Class

You have completed your research and your wonderful brochures.

It was fun doing research for a trip right? Getting to know other countries, seeing different landscape, discovering diverse cultural background and traditions.

The world is wide and full of surprise for us to explore.

Each group has learned about the continent and the countries part of that. Hopefully the research you have done has helped you explore and understand the selected countries in more depth. So, which country would you visit if you have the opportunity?

Credits

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook

http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/

http://www.ehow.com/how_4773909_travel-brochure.html

http://www.google.com

http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/index.html

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/menu_infopays.html

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/

http://www.teachervision.fen.com

http://www.wikipedia.com

http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0UdPvA2OjY&feature=related

Author Biography

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Teacher Page

Teacher Introduction

The Webquest is based on the continents. Students will learn about the different countries within each continent.

Geography is a subject where teachers are able to incorporate creativity and allow students to explore. The project established was designed to create an enjoyable and interactive way for students to learn about the 7 continents and the different countries found in the continent chosen. It allows for students to explore various travel destinations, cultural background, languages, foods and historical places to be visited.

Each group will gather information on their chosen countries amd create a travel brochure followed up with a poster and than presented to the class; thus, encouraging active leanring by incorporating hands-on activities.