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La Belle France
A WebQuest designed for students of French grades 7-9 Designed by Marilyn Cooper
Contents
Task Process Roles Evaluation Resources Conclusion Credits
We are taking a trip to France. Where should we go? What will we do? You will investigate and give the class your recommendations.
Task
You will study one region of France in depth and create a power point presentation on it. Within your chosen role, you will find specific information about your region and present it to the class.
Process
1. Your class will divide into 4 person groups. 2. Groups will randomly select one region of France to study. 3. You will decide which of the 4 roles you will be for your group (one role per individual in each group).
Roles
Bernard likes to know the facts and figures about the place where he travels. Bernard Bookworm will find out: the area and population of the region; the departments and major cities; geographical formations; main sources of economy; and historical significance.
Louise is very organized and prefers planning ahead. Louise Logistics will find out: the cost of airfare and any additional transportation needed; how long the trip will take; the cost of the hotel and restaurants; the weather; currency & exchange rate.
Charlotte wants to learn about people and places. Charlotte Culture will find out 3 sites of cultural significance and what is interesting about them; and a regional food specialty.
François is the outdoors type. François Fun will find out several activities, sports, or natural areas that would be fun to see or do, and any products unique to the region to buy.
Click on the role to begin the quest. Specific tasks are assigned to each role.
4. You will study the Internet sites and answer questions on the Fact Sheet for your role. Fact sheets will be turned in to the teacher for a daily grade.
5. You will storyboard your Power Point presentation on paper. Included should be facts to be presented, pertinent graphics and pictures, and slide layout. There is a seven-slide minimum (including cover slide and resources slide) for each group member’s presentation. This does not limit you to only 7 slides. Storyboards will be turned in to the teacher for a daily grade.
6. You will have several days to create your Power Point presentation. These presentations will be shown to the class as a whole for evaluation.
Evaluation Rubrics Product Rubric
Process Rubric
Student Self-Evaluation for Slide Show Presentation
What do you think that your
grade should be on this project? Why?
Did you have all the required elements?
Was your slide show easy to
understand for the participants?
These are general resources for France. You will need to search for the specific region. Remember when searching to list on your Fact Sheet the URLs of any website where you obtained information or pictures.
www.babelfish.altavista.com for translations www.expedia.com (Louise) www.orbitz.com (Louise) www.x-rates.com for exchange rates www.fotw.net/flags/fr-index.html (Bernard) Trip Planner : Weather Underground You can also go to a search engine such as Google or Yahoo and type in the region.
Conclusion
On your trip to France, you were able to:
· Research information about a region of France; · Use math and language skills to process travel information; · Use computer technology to create an interesting presentation on your region; · Make informed decisions about foreign travel based on your research.
Credits
I want to thank Tracy L. Brunelle and Elizabeth Walsh whose WebQuest “Teen Travel Experts” inspired this.
Fact Sheet Bernard or Bernadette Bookworm
As Bernard or Bernadette Bookworm, you like to know the facts and figures about the places where you travel. Use the Internet Resources to answer these questions. What is the name of your region of France? __________________ What are the departments in your region? ____________________ ______________________________________________________ What is the area of your region? ___________________________ What is the population? __________________________________ What are the major cities (including regional capitals)? ______________________________________________________ What are the land formations like? _________________________ List several specific geographical formations (mountains, rivers, other bodies of water, etc). _______________________________ _____________________________________________________ What are the main sources of economy? _____________________ _____________________________________________________ Give an item of historical significance about the region. ____________ _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
How would you say “How many people live in this city?” in French? Add translation to your presentation (either orally or in PowerPoint). ________________________________________________________ Websites:
Fact Sheet
As Charles or Charlotte Culture, you want to learn all you can about the people or places in your region. Use the Internet Resources to answer these questions.
You are to find at least three interesting places to visit in your region of France that have to do with culture. These can be archeological/ anthropological sites (old ruins, burial places), sites of architectural interest (castles or monuments), sites of historical interest (battlefields), museums, galleries, theatres and others. What is the name of your region of France? _____________________ You will list: · The name of the place of interest · What travelers will see or do there · Why the location is of cultural interest · Your opinion of the location First location: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Second location: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Third location: _____________________________________________________
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Food is also a large part of French culture. What is a food specialty of your region?_________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
How would you say “Where is the art museum?” in French. Add translation to your presentation (either orally or to Power Point. _____________________________________________________ Websites:
Fact Sheet François is the outdoors type. Use Internet Resources to find out several activities, sports, or natural areas that would be fun to see or do, and any products unique to the region to buy.
What is the name of your region of France? ________________ Find at least two areas outdoors that your group could visit at your destination. What is interesting about them? What could your group do there? Area 1 _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Area 2 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Find out about two sports at your destination, one spectator sport, and one that travelers could participate in. Where would they need to go? Who/what would they see?
Sport 1 ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ Sport 2 ________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Tell about one “adventure travel” type activity in which travelers to your region could participate. What would they do? Where would they go? _______________________________________________________
What is a product that is unique to this region that the group could buy? __________________________________________________
How would you say, “Does this hotel have a pool?” in French. Add translation to presentation (either orally or in Power Point.) _______________________________________________________ Websites:
Fact Sheet
As Louise Logistics, you are very organized and believe in planning ahead. Use Internet Resources to answer these questions.
What is the name of your region of France? _________________
Where is the closest airport to your region? _________________
Were you required to fly through Paris? ____________________
How much does a round-trip coach-class air ticket cost from your nearest international airport to the closest airport? (Arrange for your travel plans to start 30 days from the present date.) ______________________________________________________
What is the total duration of your flight (one-way)? __________
Will you need additional transportation from the airport to get to your region? If so, how will you get there and what will it cost? _______________________________________________________
How much can one person expect to spend each day on room and food (at a moderate hotel)? ___________________________ _______________________________________________________
What is the currency of France? ___________________________
What is the exchange rate with dollars? ____________________ What is the weather like at your destination? _____________________________________________________
How would you say “How much does that poster cost?” in French? Add translation to presentation (either orally or in Power Point). ____________________________________________________ Websites:
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