Introduction
This WebQuest will help you gain a deeper understanding of the lives and accomplishments of three legendary women, who contributed towards the society in very different fields at different times in history.
Upon completion, you should be able to begin the reading task with a deeper understanding and background knowledge about these three remarkable women.
Task
The class group will be organized in teams of 4 or 6. Each team will have to make a presentation containing reliable and complete information on one of the topics proposed.
The group will present its project work for others to see and hear. The project can be presented in various ways. You may use a power point display, a Glogster, a video play, a movie, prezi, or choose genially, to present your findings. Use your imagination. Be as creative as you wish.
Your presentation should be planned and organized. Your group should spend time rehearsing for it like you would a performance. Practice your presentations until you feel that all the members of your group know their parts perfectly. Everyone must participate in the final presentation. Send the teacher your final product before presenting to the class.
Each group will be assigned one of the topics below.
- GB biography (family, career, marriage, travels). Add timeline and maps.
- Gertrude Bell: the woman who made Iraq and mapped Arabia. Add timeline.
- Helen Keller's accomplishments & contributions to society: Related Topics: Overcoming Adversity. Political activistism.
- Rosa Parks' accomplishments & contributions to society: civil rights movement.
- Rosa Parks: slavery, segregation in US. An overview
Process
Using the resources provided in the Teacher Page section, look for information about Gertrude Bell, Helen Keller and Rosa Parks.
The following guidelines will help you and your team:
1. Students in the class will work in teams ( 4-6 people ) and each team will be in charge of a different section.
2. Make sure everyone on the team has read the book assigned. You should refer to the three women as you work on the project. Provide at least one example or quote from the text.
3. Read the Task section and divide your work among the team members.
4. You are encouraged to present your work in a creative way. You can use visual aids and other multimedia techniques such as video, PowerPoint presentations, podcasts, websites, or one of the many free interactive tools available on the net: Prezi, thinglink, Genial ly, Powtoon Slides
5. Plan your presentation. Make sure all group members contribute and have an equal amount of speaking parts when presenting.
Evaluation
The team will present their findings to the class by visual means.
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The team presentation will be at least 20 minutes long.
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One member will introduce the topic.
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Each member of the team will speak about their individual work.
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Another member will add the conclusion.
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You may present your work by means of PowerPoint, video, poster work and other multimedia techniques.
Take into consideration the structure and content:
Structure:
- Did the presentation have an effective introduction?
- Were the major points illustrated, explained and summarized?
- Was there an effective transition between the main points?
- Did it have an effective conclusion?
Content:
- Was the content accurate?
- Did the presentation hold the class' interest?
- Were presentation media used effectively?
I will evaluate your final product in groups as well as your behaviour and attitude when working together.
The final product will be a 30% of your mark and behaviour, attitude and participation will account for 20% of your mark. The remaining 50 % will grade your individual work and speaking skills.
Check the team evaluation rubric for your presentation here.
Individual evaluation rubric here
Conclusion
Congratulations!! You have successfully completed your second WebQuest.
With this activity, students learn to summarize and select the information they find on the internet while learning more relevant information about three well-known women. It will also help them improve their level of English in terms of writing, reading and learning new vocabulary. Another benefit of this activity is the fact that students will be working in groups learning how to cooperate.
Students have worked independently and as a team to create your presentation board. You will have a chance to learn more about the lives of these three remarkable women as they are presented by each team to the class.
Hope you have enjoyed the ride!
