WHERE IN THE WORLD?

A Geography Web Quest

INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION

INTRODUCTION

     Congratulations! You have just won a round trip ticket to your favorite place on earth. Where would like to go? Would you like to trek through the Amazon rainforest in Brazil? Would you like to ride a gondola through the canals of Venice? Would you like to visit the Great Wall of China?

TASK

     Before you can claim your ticket, you will need to become an expert on the region, city, or country you have chosen to visit. Your final task is to write a postcard of your trip. Browse through actual postcards for ideas you might want to use. Your postcard should include a three paragraph letter, an accompanying image and a postage stamp.

PROCESS

     Are you ready? Are you set? Let's go!

                   1. Decide on your destination. 

                   2. Search online resources. A good starting point is the list below.

                   3. Takes notes and record your information in an organizer.

                   4. Use your notes to draft a postcard of your favorite place.

                   5.  Edit/revise your postcard. Include a Word Art title, a photo, and a postage stamp.

Click on the links below to access a printer-friendly copy of a notes organizer and postcard template. 

  Notes        Postcard

RESOURCES

     Here is a list of web sites that will provide some important information you will need in preparing your inventory, itinerary, and final postcard.

                          Atlapedia

                          Enchanted Learning - Geography

                          National Geographic

                          Postcardsfrom.com

                     

EVALUATION

     Your final postcard project will be scored using the following rubric. Remember to always do your best.

Web Quest Postcard Rubric
Category 4 3 2 1
Content Includes many facts, details taken from notes Includes some facts/details taken from notes Includes few facts/ details taken from notes  Content is minimal and work shows very little use of facts/details taken from notes
Mechanics No errors in spelling or grammar

 

 Few errors in spelling or grammar

 

 Several errors in spelling or grammar

 

 Many errors in spelling or grammar that interfere with content
Appearance Postcard is very neat, well designed, and creative.  Writing is very easy to read. Postcard is neat and well designed. Writing is easy to read. Postcard is well designed. Writing is sometimes not easy to read. Postcard is messy. Writing is not easy to read.

 

 

Good luck and have a great trip!

 

WebQuest created by R. Forina

 Cummings School Winthrop, MA 02152

 

 

 
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