1. Student Page Family Vacation to Italy
[Teacher Page]
A WebQuest for 6th Grade (World Geography)
Title
Introduction Designed by
Task Dylan Roan
Process droan@simla.colostate.edu
Evaluation
Conclusion
Photo Courtesy of www.italianvisions.com
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2. Student Page Introduction
[Teacher Page]
Title
Introduction In this WebQuest you will plan a family trip to Italy . You are a family going on a vacation to
Task Italy. You must plan all the transportation, hotels, and tours with a detailed itinerary. You
Process will include photos of all the sites and design a postcard to be sent home and create a map
of your travels through Italy. Be sure to include things that the kids will enjoy as well as the
Evaluation
adults. You will create journal to document your trip telling what happened and how it was.
Conclusion Begin with a starting point for your trip (e.g., your home city) then go from there until you
return back home.
As you plan your trip, think about how Italy is different , culturally, compared
to the United States ? How easy was it to get around?
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3. Student Page The Task
[Teacher Page]
Title Pack your bags, your family is off for a great time in Italy. After this WebQuest, you will be
able to describe many sites in Italy, their culture, food, people and any interesting facts.
Introduction Your trip will give you an opportunity to learn more about Italy and its great history. You will
create your trip by:
Task
*Creating a PowerPoint Presentation of your trip to include photos, hotels,
Process transportation, tours, postcard, journal, etc……
Evaluation *Mapping your travels to show where you began and where you finished.
Conclusion *Writing a journal , a letter home to friends or family.
* Designing a Postcard to send home.
You will use the internet to find all your information for your amazing trip to Italy.
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4. Student Page The Process
[Teacher Page]
All right, Are you ready to go to Italy???? First thing to do is to get put into groups of 3
or 4 by your teacher. You will all assume your roles as a family (Mom, Dad, Son,
Title Daughter, Uncle, Aunt, Grandma, etc……) and each plan what you want to do or see.
Introduction Here are some steps to help you along the way:
Task 1. Give your group a Family Name.
2. Decide how long of a trip it will be and the dates.
Process 3. Once you’ve picked a role to play, start your research for the trip.
4. Designate who will research what.
Evaluation
Conclusion You will use the internet to find all your info for your trip. Planning your itinerary i s a
great way to start.
1. Once you've picked a role to play....
2. Start planning your trip by searching for flights to Italy, transportation while you’re
there, places to see, hotels, cruises , things to do, shopping and kids stuff.
3. Create your trip and set a schedule for all your travelling. Italy info
4. List the dates, hotels, cities, trains, boats, sites, etc….
5. Write journal entries for every day in Italy.
6. Create a postcard to send home, and write a short message on back.
7. Find photos of your trip and make a photo album.
8. Create a Power Point presentation using all of the above information.
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Student Page Evaluation
[Teacher Page]
Title
Introduction Teacher Name: Mr. Roan
Task Student Name: ________________________________________
Process CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Use of Graphics All graphics are attractive A few graphics are not All graphics are attractive Several graphics are
(size and colors) and attractive but all support the but a few do not seem to unattractive AND detract
Evaluation support the theme/content of
the presentation.
theme/content of the
presentation.
support the theme/content of
the presentation.
from the content of the
presentation.
Conclusion Buttons and Links All buttons and links work Most (99-90%) buttons and Many (89-75%) of the Fewer than 75% of the
Work Correctly correctly. links work correctly buttons and links work buttons work correctly.
correctly.
Background Background does not detract Background does not detract Background does not detract Background makes it difficult
from text or other graphics. from text or other graphics. from text or other graphics. to see text or competes with
Choice of background is Choice of background is other graphics on the page.
consistent from card to card consistent from card to card.
and is appropriate for the
topic.
Content - Accuracy All content throughout the Most of the content is The content is generally Content is typically
presentation is accurate. accurate but there is one accurate, but one piece of confusing or contains more
There are no factual errors. piece of information that information is clearly flawed than one factual error.
might be inaccurate. or inaccurate.
Spelling and Grammar Presentation has no Presentation has 1-2 Presentation has 1-2 Presentation has more than
misspellings or grammatical misspellings, but no grammatical errors but no 2 grammatical and/or
errors. grammatical errors. misspellings. spelling errors.
Sequencing of Information is organized in a Most information is Some information is logically There is no clear plan for the
Information clear, logical way. It is easy organized in a clear, logical sequenced. An occassional organization of information.
to anticipate the type of way. One card or item of card or item of information
material that might be on the information seems out of seems out of place.
next card. place.
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6. Student Page Conclusion
[Teacher Page]
Title Welcome back!!! How was your trip to Italy? What did you like or
not like about your trip? What was your favorite part of the trip?
Introduction Would you ever go back to Italy in the future?
Task
We can’t wait to see your presentation. Make sure it is all in order
Process
and includes all of the required information.
Evaluation
Conclusion
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7. Student Page Credits & References
[Teacher Page]
Title http://www.europeandestinations.com
Introduction www.touritaly.com
Task
www.aladdin-travel.com
Process
www.italytraveler.com
Evaluation
www.booking.com
Conclusion
www.destination360.com/europe/italy/historical-monuments.php
www.italiarail.com
www.princess.com/mediterranean
www.ryderwalker.com
www.lifeinitaly.com/shopping
Photo Courtesy of www.italianvisions.com
The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group
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8. [Student Page]
Teacher Page
Family Trip to Italy(Teacher)
A WebQuest for 6th Grade (World Geography)
Title
Introduction Designed by
Learners Dylan Roan
Standards droan@simla.colostate.edu
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Teacher Script
Conclusion
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9. [Student Page] Introduction (Teacher)
Teacher Page
Title This WebQuest is designed to help the student learn more about Italy
and it’s culture by letting them explore the many sites, and attractions
Introduction that Italy has to offer. The Lesson was developed for the Europe section
of our world geography plan. This WebQuest could be used for any
Learners country.
Standards
The lesson will let the students plan their own trip by creating an
Process itinerary, keeping a journal, designing a postcard, and including photos.
Resources They will also, keep track of where they stay and what sites they will
see.
Evaluation
Teacher Script
Conclusion
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10. [Student Page] Learners (Teacher)
Teacher Page
Title This lesson is designed for middle school level World
Geography. It will involve research on a specific country. The
Introduction lesson can be easily altered to fit any section of World
Learners Geography.
Standards
The learners will need to know how to use the internet for
Process research, power point, and have a knowledge of the country
Resources being used.
Evaluation
Teacher Script
Conclusion
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11. [Student Page] Curriculum Standards (Teacher)
Teacher Page
Social Studies Standards Addressed
Title
Introduction Standard Seven: Knowledge of Technology: The teacher is skilled in
technology and
Learners is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student
learning.
Standards The teacher has demonstrated the ability to:
Process 7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction.
7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement.
Resources 7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information.
7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning.
Evaluation 7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills.
Teacher Script GEOGRAPHY STANDARDS
Conclusion Standard One:
Students will now how to use and construct maps, globes and other geographical tools to
locate and derive information about people, places, and environments.
Standard Six:
Students apply knowledge of people, places, and environments to understand the past and
the present and to plan for the future.
.
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12. [Student Page] The Process (Teacher)
Teacher Page
Here is where you divide the students into groups that would make a good
family. A computer lab will be needed.
Title
Introduction
All right, Are you ready to go to Italy???? First thing to do is to get put into groups of 3
Learners or 4 by your teacher. You will all assume your roles as a family (Mom, Dad, Son,
Daughter, Uncle, Aunt, Grandma, etc……) and each plan what you want to do or see.
Standards Here are some steps to help you along the way:
Process 1.
2.
Give your group a Family Name.
Decide how long of a trip it will be and the dates.
3. Once you’ve picked a role to play, start your research for the trip.
Resources 4. Designate who will research what.
Evaluation
You will use the internet to find all your info for your trip. Planning your itinerary i s a
Teacher Script great way to start.
Conclusion 1. Once you've picked a role to play....
2. Start planning your trip by searching for flights to Italy, transportation while you’re
there, places to see, hotels, cruises , things to do, shopping and kids stuff.
3. Create your trip and set a schedule for all your travelling. Italy info
4. List the dates, hotels, cities, trains, boats, sites, etc….
5. Write journal entries for every day in Italy.
6. Create a postcard to send home, and write a short message on back.
7. Find photos of your trip and make a photo album.
8. Create a Power Point presentation using all of the above information.
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13. [Student Page] Resources (Teacher)
Teacher Page
. Some of the possibilities:
Title *Computer Lab
Introduction *Power Point
*Printer
Learners
Websites for the students:
Standards
Process http://www.europeandestinations.com
Resources www.touritaly.com
Evaluation www.aladdin-travel.com
Teacher Script
www.italytraveler.com
Conclusion
www.booking.com
www.destination360.com/europe/italy/historical-monuments.php
www.italiarail.com
www.princess.com/mediterranean
www.ryderwalker.com
www.lifeinitaly.com/shopping
You may need a Media Center Assistant or a Technical Assistant to help with any computer
problems.
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14. [Student Page] Evaluation (Teacher)
Teacher Page
Title
Introduction
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Learners Use of Graphics All graphics are attractive
(size and colors) and
support the theme/content of
A few graphics are not
attractive but all support the
theme/content of the
All graphics are attractive
but a few do not seem to
support the theme/content of
Several graphics are
unattractive AND detract
from the content of the
the presentation. presentation. the presentation. presentation.
Standards
Process Buttons and Links All buttons and links work Most (99-90%) buttons and Many (89-75%) of the Fewer than 75% of the
Work Correctly correctly. links work correctly buttons and links work buttons work correctly.
correctly.
Resources
Evaluation Background Background does not detract Background does not detract Background does not detract Background makes it difficult
from text or other graphics. from text or other graphics. from text or other graphics. to see text or competes with
Choice of background is Choice of background is other graphics on the page.
consistent from card to card consistent from card to card.
Teacher Script and is appropriate for the
topic.
Conclusion
Content - Accuracy All content throughout the Most of the content is The content is generally Content is typically
presentation is accurate. accurate but there is one accurate, but one piece of confusing or contains more
There are no factual errors. piece of information that information is clearly flawed than one factual error.
might be inaccurate. or inaccurate.
Spelling and Grammar Presentation has no Presentation has 1-2 Presentation has 1-2 Presentation has more than
misspellings or grammatical misspellings, but no grammatical errors but no 2 grammatical and/or
errors. grammatical errors. misspellings. spelling errors.
Sequencing of Information is organized in a Most information is Some information is logically There is no clear plan for the
Information clear, logical way. It is easy organized in a clear, logical sequenced. An occassional organization of information.
to anticipate the type of way. One card or item of card or item of information
material that might be on the information seems out of seems out of place.
next card. place.
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15. [Student Page] Teacher Script (Teacher)
Teacher Page
The WebQuest model is best suited for learners who can navigate the Web on their
Title own and can read the kinds of material commonly found on the Web. We can
Introduction stretch the format to reach primary-aged learners, developmental English Language
Learners and special populations by creating a facilitated WebQuest, one that
Learners requires an adult or older peer to drive things.
Standards As the students begin, tell them the first thing they need to do is plan
their itinerary.
Process
Resources Make sure they start with departing from their home city and landing in
Italy.
Evaluation Where they will stay and for how long. Transportation, tours, sites, cities
Teacher Script visited, etc……
The website example will help them find ideas for the trip.
Conclusion
After the itinerary, they must find info on each days events and start
researching for photos and info for the journal entries. They should find
as much info as possible to be able to feel like they were really there.
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16. [Student Page] Conclusion (Teacher)
Teacher Page
Title This lesson should give the student some kind of interest in the
country and peak their curiosity of maybe visiting for real in the
Introduction future. It should also teach them knowledge about a country
Learners and its history and its culture.
Standards
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Teacher Script
Conclusion
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17. [Student Page] Credits & References (Teacher)
Teacher Page http://www.europeandestinations.com
Title www.touritaly.com
Introduction www.aladdin-travel.com
Learners
www.italytraveler.com
Standards
www.booking.com
Process
Resources www.destination360.com/europe/italy/historical-
monuments.php
Evaluation
Teacher Script www.italiarail.com
Conclusion www.princess.com/mediterranean
www.ryderwalker.com
www.lifeinitaly.com/shopping
Photo Courtesy of www.italianvisions.com
The WebQuest Page The WebQuest Slideshare Group
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