Les Nouvelles Régions de la France

Introduction

Bienvenue! 

You are about to embark on an exploration of the captivating regions of France. By the end of your exploration, you will be an expert on a selected region. You will then be required to share your knowledge with your fellow classmates using a digital presentation of your choice.  You may choose to present the information in the form of a slide presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi, Google slides), or any other multimedia format such as a photo story, a digital scrapbook, or video. 

Your approach to this project should be from the perspective that you are trying to persuade your audience that your region is the optimal tourist destination in France through the information presented, use / choice of visuals, and the knowledge, preparation and oral proficiency demonstrated during the delivery of the presentation. 

Background

Mainland France is divided into 13 regions.  Five other regions are islands and are located around in different parts of the worlds. These 5 regions include the islands of Corsica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and Reunion. 

Each region is further divided into departments and  asserts its unique history, culture and tradition. 

 

Task

Your task will be to research your assigned region and share the knowledge you gain with your fellow classmates using a digital presentation of your choice. You may choose to present the information in the form of a slide presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi, Google slides), or any other multimedia format such as a photo story, a digital scrapbook or a video.

Remember.....your approach to this project should be from the perspective that you are trying to persuade your audience that your region is the optimal tourist destination in France through the information presented, use / choice of visuals, and the knowledge, preparation and oral proficiency demonstrated during the delivery of the presentation. 

Your presentation must include at minimum, the following information: 

Information Générale

  • Name of your Region
  • Location within country (map with region highlighted)
  • Regional flag
  • Capital city

 

Géographie

  • Typical landscape (montagnes, plaines, mers, fleuves, etc.)

 

Climat

  • Typical high and low temps during summer / winter months

 

Les Activités Économiques Principales de la Région

  • List the agricultural products and / or industry that significantly impact(s) the region's / country's economy
  • Data provided to support bullet point above (chart, table, statistics (all cited))

 

Histoire

  • At least 2 major historical events that took place in your region

 

Culture

  • Tradition(s) unique to your region
  • Language (dialects) unique to your region (if applicable)
  • Music typical of the region
  • Dances typical of the region

 

Cuisine

  • Foods / dishes typical of your region (2-3 with pictures and linked to regional agriculture or products and / or historical origins)
  • Prepared recipe of 1 regional dish (1 complete recipe to be shared with class)
  • Copy of recipe

 

Post-presentation quiz

For the last slide of the presentation (or end of the video), you must develop a brief, 10-question, multiple choice quiz for the audience in order to assess their comprehension / understanding of the information presented. Your questions should address memorable information that differentiates your region from the others (the quiz should not address obscure information). The quiz should be a fair assessment of what was presented from beginning to end.

The quiz must be approved by your teacher prior to including it in the presentation. 

 

Your presentations must also adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Presentation must be conducted in French  
  • Appealing graphics and pictures on EACH slide or during video must be used to visually enhance the presentation
  • All work must be completed in your own words; DO NOT COPY AND PASTE PASSAGES AND TEXTS OF INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET
  • You must include a works cited slide



 

** PLEASE REFERENCE THE EVALUATION TAB FOR THE ASSESSMENT RUBRIC; THIS RUBRIC CONTAINS MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING EXPECTATIONS AND ELEMENTS REQUIRED TO EARN MAXIMUM POINTS ON THIS PROJECT. **

Process

Background

Mainland France is divided into 13 regions.  Five other regions are islands and are located around in different parts of the worlds. These 5 regions include the islands of Corsica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and Reunion. 

Each region is further divided into departments and  asserts its unique history, culture and tradition.  Use the links provided to access a list of the regions:

 

Step 1

Click on the following links and browse through the information to get some background knowledge on each region.

 https://frenchmoments.eu/regions-of-france/

 http://www.france-pub.com/list_regions.html

 http://about-france.com/regions.htm

 

 

Step 2

Choose ONE region that you would be interested in exploring.

Get your teacher’s approval to explore that particular region.

(Note that regions will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.)

 

Step 3:  Explore the  Information

Embark on your exploration to find the answers to the following questions: 

Information Générale

  1. What is the French and English name of your regions? 
  2. Where is your region located? (Show on a map)
  3. What is the capital city of your region?  What are some other important cities located in that region.
  4. What does the regional flag look like? (Show picture)

Géographie et Climat

      5. What other regions, countries, bodies of water or mountains border your regions?

      6. What is the predominant climate of your region? Summer / winter average high & low temps?

Économie

  1. What are the main economic activities of that region? (Tourism? Industry? Agriculture?... )

Histoire:

     8. What important historical events occurred in your region? (must have at least 2)

Culture

      9. What unique customs, traditions, architecture or site(s) is your region is known for?

    10. What other languages or French dialects are spoken in your region?

    11. Is there a type of music historically typical of the region?

    12. What dance(s) is (are) historically typical of the region?

Cuisine

    13. What foods / dishes are typical of your region

    14. What recipe will you be preparing for the class as part of your presentation? 

 

Additional Note

You may use the links provided and/or any other credible sources of information. 

(Be sure to document your sources.)

http://www.french-at-a-touch.com/Countries/france.htm

http://www.search.com/reference/Overseas_region

http://www.france-pub.com/list_regions.html

http://www.focusmm.com/france/fr_anamn.htm

http://www.frenchentree.com/regions-france-holiday/

http://earth.google.com/

 

Step 4:  Prepare your Presentation and Quiz

Determine a format for your presentation and begin putting it together. 

 

Step 5:  Be Ready to Present (See the checklist above)

Use the checklist above to ensure that you have all the required information for your presentation.

If you can answer yes to every question, then you are ready to find your pictures, create your presentation, and present.

BONNE CHANCE!

Evaluation

 Assessment Rubric

Presentation Includes:

Beginning

9 pts

Developing

10 pts

Qualified

12 pts

Exemplary

15 pts

Score

Information Générale

Name of region, Mapped location, Capital City, and flag of the region

Only one item presented

2-3 items presented without pictures

 

2-3 items presented with pictures

All items presented with pictures / visuals and additional information about the region (departments, other major cities, etc.)

  

Géographie, Climat, Économie

Very Little Information

Information on only 2 items

Information on 3 items with some details

Includes all items plus temperatures, products,land features, bodies of water and /or other relevant data and visuals

  

Histoire

 

1 event with little details

1 event with details

2 events with little details

2 events with detailed information and pictures

 

Culture

Language, music and tradition

Very little Information

One or two aspects presented

Three elements presented with pictures

Detailed information with pictures, sample music is also presented in the presentation

  

Cuisine

Only one traditional food recipe presented.

Two or three food items without recipes

Two or three food items are presented with recipes

Food items and recipes are illustrated and linked to the geography or the agriculture of the region

  

Presentation/Posture

Basic Presentation poorly organized

Presentation organized, but lacks pictures / visuals

Presentation is organized and supported by pictures

Presentation is well organized, includes all required topics, images, map, data, works cited, and quiz

  

Oral Presentation

Presenter does not demonstrate adequate preparation or knowledge about the subject; little French is used

Presenter demonstrates somewhat adequate preparation or  some knowledge about the subject; French is used sometimes along with English

Presenter demonstrates some preparation and knowledge; French is used proficiently most of the time w/ little English

Presenter is completely knowledgeable and has adequately prepared; French is used proficiently all of the time

  

Prepared Regional Dish

    

One complete regional dish prepared and shared with class; no recipe provided

One complete regional dish prepared and shared with class; copy of recipe provided

  

 

 

BONUS +5 POINTS

          

 

Conclusion

FÉLICITATIONS! You are now prepared to travel to France and explore everything you researched!

Throughout this webquest you have learned alot about France and its different regions. Each region is unique and different in its own way! Throughout this process you also practiced your french and expanded your vocabulary! I hope you had a great time researching and becoming familiar with your region and I hope it motivates you to continue to study the French language and travel to your region one day! 

BON VOYAGE!

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