Introduction
You and a team have the opportunity to explore Great Zimbabwe. Your group will investigate the kingdom using the Internet. In this WebQuest, you will use the power of teamwork and the resources of the Internet to learn all about Great Zimbabwe. Each explorer on your team will be responsible for examining one aspect of the kingdom. Then you will come together to present your findings.
Task
Focus Questions
Why did Zimbabwe grow to be a great trading city-state?
What are theories for the sudden decline of Great Zimbabwe?
Process
In this WebQuest, you will be working together with a group of students in class. Each group will represent a group of explorers sent to Africa to study the kingdom.
Phase 1 - Background: Something for Everyone
Use the Internet information linked below to find information on the geography, history, economy, and religion, art and architecture of your kingdom.
Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Individuals or pairs from your WebQuest team will explore one of the roles below.
2. Start by reading through the web sites linked to your group. If you still need information, you can do your own internet search.
Evaluation
For this project, you will be graded as a group and as an individual.
The group carries 10 Points and individual carries 15 points.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this WebQuest is for the students to investigate the kingdom using the Internet and in this WebQuest they will use the power of teamwork and the resources of the Internet to learn all about Great Zimbabwe.