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 Asia Country WebQuest


 * Directions:** Create an exciting, enlightening, and educational webquest for your Asian country!

1. Start by thoroughly researching the //history//, //government//, //geography//, //society/culture//, and //economy// of your country. Explore your textbook (readings, maps, charts) and numerous online resources (bookmark specific links that are helpful). Here are //some// examples/places to begin your research:

[|U.S. State Department]: [|BBC Country Profiles]: World Data Analyst: [] CIA World Fact Book: [] Britannica: [] Culture Grams: [] 2. As you investigate your Asian country, set up a graphic organizer with notes and ideas about interesting cultural facts, key dates/events, geographical features, trade, industry, and other important details. Use a structured design or method that works best for you (creativity encouraged).

3. Analyze your observations – step back and think – what are your impressions? What about your country is truly fascinating and engaging? What characteristics and concepts would be beneficial and necessary for your classmates to remember and understand? How might you build a webquest and ask questions that encourage your classmates to discover, learn, and appreciate what your country is all about? Find a theme or issue to serve as the focus of your webquest.

4. In Word, begin creating your country webquest according the “Building Blocks” website: ( [] ): Ø **Introduction** – present your country, the activity/lesson, set the stage, communicate your purpose Ø **Task** – present your series of inquiries (25 questions/tasks) according to Bloom’s Taxonomy ( [] ): ü 10 Knowledge Inquiries ü 5 Comprehension Inquiries/Assignments ü 5 Application Inquiries/Assignments ü 3 Analysis Inquiries/Assignments ü 1 Synthesis Inquiry/Assignment ü 1 Evaluation Inquiry/Assignment ü Help writing/creating questions:  [] ,  [], or the chart available in my classroom Ø Process **– List of resources to research and answer the task questions** Ø Evaluation **– Compose a list of answers to your questions/tasks (will not go online)** Ø Conclusion **– Summarize the learner’s achievements, encourage thinking beyond the lesson** *SUBMIT to Mr. Reynolds for major grade*  5. Put your country webquest online (Ms. Miller).

6. Think of three countries in Asia you would like to learn more about. Complete those webquests and submit your answers to Mr. Reynolds (major grade).


 * This assignment will be completed in class the weeks of April 20-24 and April 27-30. You are not expected to research and work on this project outside the classroom during CTP testing (April 20-24). When CTP testing is complete, specific homework requirements related to this assignment will be presented in class/posted on Blackboard.


 * Criterion ||  Poor   ||  Fair   ||  Good   ||  Excellent   ||
 *  Research → Graphic Organizer/Notes ||  1   ||  2 3   ||  4   ||  5   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> WebQuest adheres to “Building Blocks” example (follows directions) ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">1   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">2 3   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">4   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">5   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> Introduction: clear understanding of purpose, activity/lesson, country intro ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">1   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">2 3   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">4   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">5   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> Task: inquiries/questions and levels match directions above (see #4:Task) ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">1   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">2 3   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">4   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">5   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">Minimum one inquiry/task involves listening to an audio **<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> file (linked) ** || <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">Minimum one inquiry/task involves watching an film/video **<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> (linked file) ** || <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">Minimum one inquiry/task involves using a photo/image with //Photo Story// **or** //Voice Thread// ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> Process: sufficient, appropriate list of resources, guidance to accomplish tasks ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> Evaluation: answers to task portion of webquest submitted on time ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> Conclusion: summarizes the goals of the webquest, promotes higher level thinking ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> On Task → readily involved and observable effort, progress, production ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> Creativity (well-developed, adds originality to content, easy to follow) ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">0 1 2 3 4 5 6   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">7   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">8   ||  <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">9 10   ||

<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">TOTAL (Out of 100 points):

Deadlines: ü Country WebQuest (Word document) → Due April 30 ü Complete 3 Asian Country WebQuests (submit answers to Mr. Reynolds) → Due _  **
 * <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> ü Research: Graphic Organizer/Notes → Due April 27

<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> Sites for audio and video files: ** · National Public Radio:  []<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · Frontline World:  []<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · BBC Video & Audio:  [|http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/video_and_audio/default.stm]<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · Fox News – Asia Section:  []<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · CNN – Asia:  []<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · Radio Free Asia (multimedia page):  []<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · Aljazeera (YouTube video search):  []<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · United Nations Radio:  []<span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);"> · Public Radio International:  [|http://www.pri.org] <span style="color: rgb(16,0,16);">/