World Traveler WebQuest

World Traveler

A Social Studies Web-Quest Developed for first students by Kay Derrick.

Students will participate as part of a research team that will study a chosen country. The team will look for specific information about their country. At the end of the Web-Quest, students will create a Power Point to present to the teacher, class, and parents.

This Web-Quest covers first and second grade standards.

Resources needed for this Web-Quest:

1 computer for each group

Construction paper

Scissors

Markers, paint, crayons

Glue

Selected library texts about the chosen countries

Student country Questions for each group member

Student WebQuest Score Sheet

Introduction for Students

Someone from Lexington is planning a big trip and has asked you for help. He wants to visit a different country, but needs to know more information about the country before his visit. Your team is going to research the country and create a presentation for him.

Quest(ions) and the Task

Your task is to be an expert on your country. You need to research and complete your Country Questions in order to tell why your country should be chosen for a client’s visit. Finally, your group will create a Power Point presentation demonstrating the information you have gathered. Let’s begin.

Step 1: The group members will choose a country.

Step 2: Each member will click on their group’s country and begin researching their information.

Countries

China France India Italy Mexico

Russia Australia Germany Ireland Turkey

England Japan

Step 3: Group members will come back together and share the information they collected.

Step 4: The group will decide how to present their information.

1. Which type of slides will the group create?

2. What materials will the group need?

3. How will all group members be involved?

4. How will you make your presentation stand apart from the others?

After you make your choices your group will be responsible for making your product to display your knowledge.

Process

Now that your group has researched a country, you need to begin creating your presentation. As you design your presentation, remember to creatively include the information that was researched. Follow the steps below for your particular product.

Directions for Making a Power Point Presentation

1. Get a Power Point Template from the teacher.

2. Record your answers on the pages provided.

3. Make any notes that you may need to get more information about or any questions you may need answered.

4. Follow the teacher’s directions to complete your presentation.

Resources

You may use the following things to create your projects:

Selected Hyperlinks Power Point program

Selected Library Text Templates

Evaluation

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
The group will be able to answer the questions provided on the Country Questions page.	The group can accurately answer 3 questions.	The group can accurately answer 4 questions.	The group can accurately answer 6 questions.	The group can accurately answer 7 or more questions.
The group can create a product to display their knowledge.	The group can create 3 part of their presentation.	The group can create 4 parts of their presentation.	The group can create 6 parts of their presentation.	The group can create 7 or more parts of their presentation.
The group will accurately display their information within their product choice.	The group displayed the answers to 3 questions.	The group displayed the answers to 4 questions in their presentation.	The group displayed the answers to 6 questions in their presentation.	The group displayed the answers to 7 or more questions in their presentation.
The group will present their product.	The group showed their product, but did not discuss it.	The group showed their product, and only discussed 4 parts of the presentation.	The group showed their product, and discussed 6 parts of their presentation.	The group showed their product, and discussed 7 or more parts of their presentation.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have researched and designed a presentation to help the community member make his decision. Take a few minutes to debrief. Answer the questions below.

1. Why should the community member choose your country to visit?

2. How did your group decide which type of presentation to use?

3. How did your group choose its layout for the product?

4. How has this Web-Quest changed your thoughts about how we connect to people all around the world?