Introduction
Imagine you are a cultural advisor for international travelers. Many tourists visit different countries but sometimes accidentally offend local people because they do not know the customs and traditions.
Your mission is to research a country and create a Cultural Survival Guide that will help visitors understand the culture, communicate politely, and avoid cultural mistakes.
By the end of this WebQuest, travelers should feel confident and respectful when visiting the country you researched.
Task
Your task is to create a Cultural Survival Guide for tourists visiting a specific country.
Your guide must include:
1. Basic country information
2. Important cultural customs
3. Useful phrases in the local language
4. Traditional food
5. Things tourists should NOT do
6. Interesting cultural facts
Final product options:
• Digital brochure
• Presentation
• Travel guide poster
• Short video guide
Process
Your task is to create a Cultural Survival Guide for tourists visiting a specific country.
Your guide must include:
1. Basic country information
2. Important cultural customs
3. Useful phrases in the local language
4. Traditional food
5. Things tourists should NOT do
6. Interesting cultural facts
Final product options:
• Digital brochure
• Presentation
• Travel guide poster
• Short video guide
3. Process
Step 1 – Choose a Country
Select a country to research.
Examples:
• Japan
• Mexico
• Italy
• Brazil
• South Korea
Step 2 – Research the Culture
Use the provided websites to find information about:
• Greeting customs
• Social behavior
• Food culture
• Festivals and traditions
• Tourist etiquette
Take notes while researching.
Step 3 – Learn Useful Phrases
Find at least 5–10 useful phrases for tourists.
Examples:
• Hello
• Thank you
• Excuse me
• How much is this?
• Where is the restroom?
Step 4 – Identify Cultural Do’s and Don’ts
Create a section called:
Things Visitors Should Do
Things Visitors Should Avoid
Example:
*Remove shoes before entering homes
*Do not speak loudly in public transportation
Step 5 – Create Your Cultural Survival Guide
Use digital tools to design your guide.
Suggested tools:
• Canva
• Google Slides
• Adobe Express
Add:
• Images
• Maps
• Cultural symbols
4. Resources
Students can use these websites:
Culture information:
• BBC Culture https://www.bbc.com/culture
• National Geographic Travel https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel
• Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com
Language help:
• Google Translate
Images:
• Unsplash
• Pexels
Maps:
• Google Maps
Evaluation
Criteria Excellent Good Needs Improvement
Research Detailed and accurate Mostly accurate Limited information
Cultural understanding Clear explanation of customs Some explanation Minimal explanation
Creativity Very engaging design Good design Basic design
Language Clear and correct English Minor mistakes Many errors
Conclusion
By completing this WebQuest, you learned:
• how cultures differ around the world
• how to research information online
• how to communicate respectfully in different societies.
Understanding culture makes us better global citizens.