Introduction
Throughout this webquest, you will learn about London attractions. Your task is to find out as much interesting information about the sights of the city as possible and prepare.
Task
Each student must select one London landmark, collect information about it and prepare a presentation for the class.
Process
1. What is the main purpose of the Millennium Wheel (London Eye)?
a To mark the end of the 20th century
b To provide a panoramic view of London
c To serve as an iconic landmark
d To attract more tourists to the city
2. How do police maintain order in London?
a By driving cars
b By riding bicycles
c By walking on foot
d By riding horses
3. What happened when the Millennium Bridge first opened?
a It had to be closed for repairs
b It was too crowded with people
c It was moving too much and had to be closed
d It remained open without any issues
4. What is the purpose of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace?
a To entertain tourists with a historical reenactment
b To showcase the palace's architecture
c To change the guards who protect the Royal Family
d To mark the beginning of the day's activities
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a notable landmark or attraction in London?
a The National Gallery
b The British Museum
c The Tower of London
d The London Zoo
https://www.worldfamousthings.com/tourist-attractions-in-london/
1. The British Museum is known for its collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
a true
b false
c not stated
2. The Tower of London was built in the 12th century.
a true
b false
c not stated
3. The London Eye is a small wheel that gives a view of the city.
a true
b false
c not stated
4. The Crown Jewels are used in the coronation of British kings and queens.
a true
b false
c not stated
5. The Tower of London has a group of resident cats.
a true
b false
c not stated
Evaluation
| Final presentation rubric | 5 - Excellent | 4 - Good | 3 - Fair |
| Content: (Knowledge of all the materials) | It is necessary to have all the required materials and demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge acquired. | The presentation is incomplete and lacks a clear understanding of the information gathered. | It contains only a few materials and does not include any relevant images or videos. |
| Media | The presentation should contain a lot of information, photos and videos | Must have 1 or more images or videos pertaining to the information | Have no images or videos that are pertaining to the information |
| Grammar & Spelling | Have no grammatical and/or spelling errors | Have 1 or 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors | Have 5-6 or more grammatical and/or spelling errors |
Conclusion
You should have made a powerpoint presentation on the topic you have learned based on the standards giving with the following question(s)
1. Why are we exploring the sights of London?
2. 2-3 of your favorite attractions and their characteristics
3. Summarizing the importance of attractions for culture and tourism
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