Introduction
What do we look for when we go visit a new country or town?
What did you think of?
I am going to guess:
Did you think food? OR, maybe you thought of the sight seeing places or the comfy hotel you will be staying in!
It takes a lot of thought when planning a trip. This is why we create travel brochures, to entice others to go there or even to plan your own trip. In this WebQuest, you will be looking at the different ways to research the country of your choice to fit the criteria of the brochure. Today, I selected the place: Dublin, Ireland.
Task
By the end of this WebQuest you will:
1) Understand the purpose of a brochure
2) Learn specific things to put in your brochure (map, location, culture, places to go, best restaurants, etc)
3) Research, Dublin, Ireland, and practice! (This is the time to ask me (Miss. Lovaas) questions!
Process
Step One: Question
What would you want to research about Dublin, Ireland?
Here are some questions you may ask:
- What are the must-see historical sites and landmarks in Dublin?
- Are there any famous castles in or near Dublin that are open to visitors?
Write down 3-4 questions with your partner on what you would like to search and what you are curious about. What do you know about Ireland that you would want to see or do? Any castles?
Step Two: Explore
Now, explore these links. I provided some tours and other attractions you may want to see or do!
https://travel.usnews.com/dublin_ireland/things_to_do/
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g186605-Dublin_County_Dublin-Hotels.html
Step Three: Plan
Write down:
1. A restaurant you both want to go to
2. A tour you want to go on (with the prices)
3. A hotel you want to stay at (with the prices). There is no limit on money!
4. One monument or historical place you want to go to!
Write it on the same paper, underneath your questions.
Step Four: Present your Findings
Present your findings to another pair in the classroom! Wait for other groups to finish up and then share what you found. Compare and contrast your findings and what you want to do. Everyone travels differently!
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Questions | Thought-provoking and detailed questions that cover various aspects of Dublin. | Relevant questions that cover most aspects of Dublin. | Basic questions with limited scope. | Questions are vague or irrelevant. |
| Restaurant Choice | Unique and highly recommended restaurant with detailed reasoning. | Popular restaurant with good reasoning. | Average restaurant choice with some reasoning. | Restaurant choice lacks reasoning or is not well-known. |
| Tour Choice | Comprehensive tour with detailed information and clear pricing. | Good tour choice with most information and pricing. | Basic tour choice with limited information. | Tour choice lacks information or pricing details. |
| Hotel Choice | Luxurious hotel with detailed amenities and clear pricing. | Comfortable hotel with good amenities and pricing. | Average hotel choice with some amenities and pricing. | Hotel choice lacks amenities or pricing details. |
| Monument/Historical Place | Significant and well-researched monument with detailed reasoning. | Relevant monument with good reasoning. | Basic monument choice with limited reasoning. | Monument choice lacks reasoning or significance. |
| Presentation/ Shared with Others | Clear, engaging, and well-organized. | Good presentation with clear organization. | Basic presentation with some organization. | Presentation lacks clarity and organization. |
Conclusion
You have made it through and learned a little bit more about Dublin, Ireland! Do you want to go one day or no?
Congratulations, and keep researching places to see and foods to try! There are so many cultures and people out there! You will be creating your own Travel Brochure, so think of a place you want to go to.