A Web Quest for 4th Grade (Social Studies)

 Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page


Introduction
Greece is an ancient land with a rich history and culture. Your group as a travel agency is planning a tour to Greece.  You are to develop a travel guide of the interesting places to visit.


The Task

  • You will be responsible for designing a travel brochure for your assigned city.
  • A daily journal of things you have learned about your city will be kept by each member of your team.
  • A photo gallery of landmarks with a short description of will be composed by each team.
  • Your team will be responsible for making a replica of a famous site you have visited.

You may use Microsoft PowerPoint, Word.
 
 


The Process
 

  1. First you'll be assigned to a team of 4 students...
  2. Find information about the section of Greece you have been assigned.
  3. You will be required to write in your journal each day what you have discovered about your section.
  4. Sketch a 4th grade Greek boy and girl in their traditional dress.
  5. Label a map showing the location of your section.
  6. Draw the flag of Greece.
  7. Write a typical menu for the food you will eat while visiting this section.
  8. Collect photos of the landmarks and with a short description.
  9. Write a short message using the Greek alphabet.

  10. Write a half page biography of the famous people in your section.

Evaluation
 
 

Beginning

1

 Developing

2

 Accomplished

3

 Exemplary

4

 Score

Designed and presented a travel brochure 

 

Has the map, flag and 2 to 3 additional facts

A basic brochure of the map, flag, pictures of traditional dress, and 4 to 5 additional facts.

A well done brochure of the map, flag, pictures,food, and 6 to 7 additional facts.

A creative brochure that includes the map, flag, pictures, food,language and 8 to 9 additional facts. 

Kept a daily journal
 
 

 

Little information 

Basic information, most relates to topic

Great deal of information. most relates to topic

Great deal of information. all relates to topic

Composed a Photo Gallery










 

Has 2 to 3 pictures, does not present authentic information

Has 4 to 5  pictures, authentic but lacks information

Has 6 to 7 pictures, authentic and some information

Has 8 to 9 pictures, authentic and unique information

Created a replica of a famous landmark

 

Acceptable

Satisfactory

Excellent

Unique and creative

Group responsibilities

Performs very little duties of assumed role

Performs nearly all duties of assumed role

Performs all duties of assumed role

Performs all duties of assumed role and assists others


Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully planned a tour of Greece.  Through this Webquest you have gained a greater understanding of its characteristics and cultures. 


Credits & References & Other Links
 http://www.greecetravel.com/ 
 http://www.gogreece.com/ 
 http://www.helios.gr/ 
http://www.atlasgeo.net/flags/anglais/html/Egreece.htm
http://www.hol.gr/greece/ Great site, Interactive Map
 

Designed by TIF Trainees: 
Barbara Hamilton
Brenda Young
Beverly Flannel
Nancy Timpani
Joyce Keppinger
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page