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Passport to Italy:
Foreign Exchange Student
A WebQuest for 9th Grade
Geography
Designed by
Rebekah Sidzyik
Introduction
You have been selected to go on a
fictional trip to Italy as a foreign exchange student. Above is a map of
Italy. Please pick either Siciliy, Umbria, or Tuscany, explain why you
would like to visit it and report to the class on that area. Focus on the
reason why you would like to visit this particular area include information on
the history, culture and area of interest specific to this region.
The Task
Please complete a PowerPoint slide show
and present the slides to the class. Be sure to include the following
about your region:
 | History |
| Culture |
| Areas of interest |
The Process
The following lays out the structure of
this assignment
- You will be assigned in groups of three.
- Each group will pick an area to report on, with teacher approval.
- Once the area is decided, each of you will pick one of the three areas on
which to report.
- Assemble information independently on your specific area including but not
limited to the following: photographs, facts, and website links.
- As a group, develop an appropriate PowerPoint presentation that
incorporates all of your research.
- Give an in-class presentation in which each group member participates.
For each specific area, links have been provided from which to begin your
research. Please note, your research should not be limited to these sites
and should include outside information from your text, the encyclopedia and
other areas found on your own.
Sicily
http://www.umbriabest.com/
Umbria
http://www.umbriabest.com/
Tuscany
http://www.tuscanresorts.com/history.htm
http://www.seetuscany.com
Evaluation
Describe to the learners how their
performance will be evaluated. Specify whether there will be a common grade for
group work vs. individual grades.
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Beginning
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Developing
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Accomplished
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Exemplary
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Score |
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Working in a Group
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Did not work together well
a majority of the time. Were easily distracted.
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Worked together
sporadically. Did not stick to task. Sporadic participation.
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Worked together well.
Kept on task, for the most part. Everyone participated.
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Worked together
seamlessly. Kept on task. Assigned roles. Everyone
participated equally.
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Quality of Facts
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Had a basic understanding
of area.
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Made an effort to move
beyond the basic understanding of the area.
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Covered all areas of facts
in depth.
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Covered all areas of facts
in depth and provided additional information.
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Had a basic powerpoint
presentation.
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Incorporated graphics and
visuals in powerpoint presentation.
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Effectively used graphics,
visuals and movement in powerpoint.
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Creatively used graphics,
visuals, movement and other ideas in powerpoint.
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Oral Presentation
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Spoke in front of class
and presented information.
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Spoke in front of class,
presented information and worked cohesively as a group.
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Spoke in front of class,
presented information, worked cohesively as a group and promoted discussion.
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Spoke in front of class,
presented information, worked cohesively as a group and promoted discussion
and class interaction.
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Conclusion
This assignment is meant to be fun!
While you must learn about the area you are studying, please pick things about
the area that are of interest to you. Enjoy your trip to Italy!
Ciao!
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