Introduction
This web quest takes students on a "field trip" to another country through research.
Throughout this Webquest, students will explore cultures around the world. Students will get to inquire about and take pride in their own culture and will have the opportunity to appreciate other cultures as well.
Hello Class!
We are so excited about the quest that you are about to embark on. You are going to learn about cultures around the world. Cultures include language, food, fashion, behaviour, art, music, beliefs, traditions and so much more!
Task
A quick recap of the seven continents and the five oceans.
The Cultural Iceberg (for reference)
Your group will research the culture of your choice to find out about the culture people follow.
Process
Step 1- Create a list of questions related to the elements of culture at the tip of the iceberg and beneath.
Step 2- Browse through books, interview people or use h the web to research the listed questions.
Step 3- Make a list of websites/books/other resources which you have used for research.
Step 4- Make rough notes of the shortlisted information.
Step 5- You could use the given organiser to represent the information. You could use a graphic organiser of your choice or represent it through a medium of your choice.
Step 6- Make your assignment look neat and presentable.
Step 7-Recheck your assignment for spelling errors, sentence formation and punctuation.
Step - Upload your work on Toddle.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Novice | Developing | Proficient | Highly Competent |
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Collecting data - I can gather information from a variety of sources
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Needs Support to gather information | Attempts to gather information | Emerging to gather information and cite the sources | Effectively gathers information and cites the sources |
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Recording data - I can record observations by drawing, note-taking, charting, tallying, writing statements, annotating images
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Needs Support to record information | Attempts to record information | Emerging to record information | Effectively records information |
| Writing - I can organise information logically | Needs Support to organise information | Attempts to organise information | Emerging to organise information | Effectively organises information |
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Presenting- I can present information neatly |
Needs Support to present information | Attempts to present information | Emerging to present information | Effectively presents information |
Conclusion
Now that you have learned about the different cultures around the world, you can now see how cultures are different but also how they are similar!
Guiding questions to help you inquire further into the unit of inquiry. (Think about these questions and discuss it with a school friend over a phone call)
What are some similarities and differences between other cultures and our own?
How are the lives of children similar and different around the world?
Credits
Credits
I learned about web quest from the Junior School Head Ms Nita Luthria Row from Bombay International School.
Author Biography
Permissions
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Teacher Page
by Nooriyah Kanchwala, Bombay International School, Mumbai, India
This web quest takes students on a "field trip" to another country through research.
Teacher Introduction
This web quest will take your students to different places around the world without leaving your home. It helps students sharpen research skills at the same time teaching them about the differences and similarities between cultures and the culture they researched.