Mexico Webquest

1. Taking a Trip to Mexico!
A web quest for 5th grade social studies.
We are taking a trip to Mexico! We are looking for land
loving historians. We will discover the fascinating world
of Mexico. There are several hidden treasures just
waiting to be explored from the Ancient Aztec
pyramids, authentic foods and the fantastic shopping. If
you are interested in becoming part of a team then
quickly submit your name and you will be notified
immediately.
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2. The Task
You will be working with a partner to
explore and discover Mexico. Your assignment
is to explore the history and the culture of the
Mexico people. You will record all of the
information on the discovery journal.
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3. The Process
1. Find a partner to take this adventure with and let Mrs.
Young know who your partner will be. You are now a top
notch explorer!
2. Follow the links provided and as you discover the variety of
information record it in you discovery journal.
3. Each link will bring you to a site that you will discover areas
of interest to go sightseeing. Use the discovery journal as a
guide to what information should be recorded.
4. After your mission, your team will create a travel brochure
that will be displayed in the classroom.
5. The brochure should include all of the information that you
gather during your mission to Mexico.
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4. Follow the links to discover the great
lands of Mexico!
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Mexico/Map.shtml
• History:
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/popups/mexico_history.htm
• Child Labor
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=tobacco_fields
• Food and Drink, sports, holiday
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=about
• Interesting Information
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/sites/cats1.htm
• timeline
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/mexhistory.htm
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5. Evaluation
• Your team will turn in your discovery journal, and your travel brochure.
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Discovery Journal Clear, accurate notes Notes have some Notes are vague there Notes are limited and
with extra details and details, drawings are are few drawings in there aren’t any
sketches are displayed displayed journal. journal. drawings or sketches.
in journal.
Information in All required information All required information Most required Some required
brochure and colorful drawings and colorful drawings information and some information and no
are present with are present in travel drawings are present in drawings are present in
additional information brochure. travel brochure. travel brochure.
/drawings is included to
add interest to the travel
brochure.
Appearance of Many drawings are Drawings are included Some drawings are Few drawings are
Brochure included and are and are creatively included and are included and are
creative, colorfully presented in travel presented in travel presented in travel
presented in travel brochure. It is neat and brochure. It is brochure.
brochure. It is neat and organized. somewhat neat and
organized. organized.
Spelling, One or fewer errors in Two or three errors in Four errors in spelling, More than 4 errors in
Punctuation and spelling, punctuation spelling, punctuation punctuation and spelling, punctuation
and grammar in the and grammar in the grammar in the and grammar in the
Grammar brochure. brochure. brochure. brochure.
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6. Conclusion
• Congratulations! You have completed your
mission and are now a successful historian of
Mexico! You have learned about Mexico
history and the people. Congratulation!
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7. Credits and References
Image links:
http://internationaltravelvaccines.blogspot.com/2009/05/mexico-money.html
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/calendar.htm
http://lecaunplugged.blogspot.com/2010/06/mexican-monster.html
http://www.sillyhumor.com/tequila.html
Links for information:
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Mexico/Map.shtml
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/popups/mexico_history.htm
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=tobacco_fields
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=about
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/sites/cats1.htm
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/mexhistory.htm
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8. Teacher’s Page
Objective: This web quest covers Mexico’s history, and many aspects of the people of
Mexico. It is an interactive way for students to get involved with the use of
technology. The discovery journal and the travel brochure will serve as an
assessment for the students.
Covers NYS Social Studies Standards
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