Bienvenido al Web Quest

para la clase de español.
(Welcome to the Web Quest for Spanish Class.)

Produced by Kristen McClanaghan

Beginning With Children Middle School
Los Papeles Final Projects Evaluation
La Missión: To explore the countries of the Spanish-speaking world. (Latin America, South America, and Spain)
Objectivo: You will choose from one of three roles and find information that pertains to a person of that position.

Los papeles

(The roles)

  1. Un líder political - With political turmoil existing in most countries, it is your goal to demonstrate the array of opportunities within your country.  In an attempt to boost your own economy, you are trying to bring in new employees.  Promote employment opportunities.  Explore the religions which are represented and encourage people to practice their faith in your communities.  Find out about benefits, such as health care and education, which may entice people to move to your country.  You need to attract people to your country in order to increase your economy and become a stronger nation.
  1. Un agente de viajes - As a travel agent, you need to encourage people from around the world to visit your country for a vacation.  Find out why people would want to visit and what you have to offer that does not exist elsewhere.  Discover local monuments, palaces, museums, or beaches.  Put together a few packages including nice hotels and reasonable airfare.  Convince the world that your country has something for everyone.
  1. Un estudiante - You are an exchange student preparing to learn Spanish in a foreign country.  Think about what might be important for your journey (such as low-crime rate, good schools, available housing, etc.) and find the country that best meets your needs.  You can write letters to the embassies requesting information.  It must be clear why you chose your country above the others.
After one period of researching various Spanish-speaking countries, you should choose three countries that most meet your needs: as a political leader, a travel agent, or an exchange student.  At that time, inform me of the countries you have chosen.   There will be no more than two individuals working on the same country.  Of the top three choices, I will assign each student with a country.  Once the country has been decided, further research is necessary to address specific issues within that country according to your role. 
Encyclopedia             Worldbook             Información            Facts

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Final Projects
1. As the political leader of your country, you will have devised a plan to attract new residents to     your country.  This plan will be clearly developed and presented to those of us representing other countries.  We will ask your questions and ultimately decide if your country is worth moving to.  You will need to have a large hand-drawn map as a way of explaining your country, its natural resources, jobs, and environment.  You should also have a flag of your country to wave high with pride as you boast of your country's uniqueness. 

 

Country Facts    Embassies    Flags    Society    Constitutions   Statistics & Facts     Newspapers
2. As the country’s travel agent, you should know all the major sites and attractions.  You should outline different trips that can be taken, as well as packages including actual flight and hotel information.  You must present us with a travel brochure including some of the above information, as well as photos and descriptions.  The travel brochure must be typed and professionally completed. 

Travel info          National Parks         Museums         Performing Arts      Travel Guides         Vacations        

 

Destinations        City Guides        Travel Resource        
3. As an exchange student, you should compile a list of available schools and apartments with costs.  Choose a program of study and be sure it’s available at the school of your choice.  You must also be able to share information about the entertainment your country has to offer.  You will then write a letter to the school introducing yourself and indicating your intentions for the following year.

Entertainment Guide         Trip Planning         School Info         Latin Am. Academic Resources        Music         Sports

        

Weather

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General Evaluation

You will be evaluated using the following rubric.  You will receive points for the information you include as well as the final presentation of the material.  Use the rubrics below as a guideline while you are working.

Beginning

Developing

Accomplished

Excellent

Research & Gather Information

Does not collect any information that relates to the topic.

Collects little information   Some relates to topic.

Collects good information.  Most of it relates to the topic.

Collects a great deal of information .  All of it relates to the topic.

Problem Solving Skills

Student is very frustrated with project. Gives up easily.

Student is somewhat frustrated with project but is able to continue working when encouraged.

Student is rarely frustrated and is able to think of some viable options.

Student is never frustrated with project and is able to think of multiple options for problems.

Content List

Does not include enough information with respects to role and situation. 

Includes some good information. Some is appropriate in role but some is useless.

Includes mostly useful information.  Most is appropriate in role. 

Includes all useful information that is role appropriate. 

Grammar and Spelling

Includes many grammatical and spelling errors. Work is incomprehensible.

Includes several grammatical and spelling errors.  Work is readable.

Includes a few grammatical and spelling errors.

Is error free and well written.

 

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Final Project Evaluation

Un líder political

Incomplete class presentation.  Unable to answer questions.  No visual.  Incomplete summary of information turned in to teacher.

Brief class presentation.  Able to answer few questions. Small or unclear visuals.  Summary of information unclear but turned in to teacher.

Good class presentation.  Able to answer most questions.  Included visuals and flag of country.  Summary of information turned in to teacher.

Excellent class presentation. Good information regarding the economy, political system, education, and health care. Able to answer all questions.  Excellent visuals including flag.  Typed summary of information gathered.

Un agente de viajes

Little knowledge of sites and attractions.  No trips outlined.  No information about hotels or airfare.  Brochure incomplete and not professionally finished.

Knowledge of few sites and attractions.  No trips outlined.  Little information about hotels and airfare.  Brochure incomplete and not professionally finished.

Knowledge of most sites and attractions.  At least one trip outlined.  Information about hotels and airfare included.  Brochure completed, but not professionally finished.

Knowledge of all major sites and attractions.  At least three different trips outlined.  Information about hotels, airfare and activities included. Brochure typed with photos included.  Professionally finished.

Un estudianteUn estudiante

No information about schools.  Limited information about city and attractions.  Brief presentation.  No letter to school introducing yourself.

Inclusion of school of choice.  Very little information about entertainment or attractions.  Brief presentation about your school, city, and country.  Poorly written letter to school introducing yourself.

Inclusion of only school of choice.  Limited housing information.  Limited information about entertainment and attractions.  Good presentation including information as well as background of country.  Typed letter to school introducing yourself.

List of schools in the area with specified school of choice.  Accurate housing information and availability.  Information about entertainment and attractions.  Excellent presentation including all information as well as background of country. Professionally written and typed letter to school introducing yourself.