countries webpage

Countries of the World Webquest
created by Dennis Mann

Introduction I Task I Process I Evaluation Page I Conclusion ICredits I Teacher

Introduction
Are you interested in learning more about a certain country, and at the same time; sharing what you learn in a simple, concise, and interesting manner? This webquest will allow you to educate yourself and others about a country that is of interest to you. If your classmates are also doing this webquest, you will also get to learn something about their countries.

The Task
You and (if desired) your partners will research important facts and information about a country and put your information along with related pictures onto a webpage. You will also provide five questions that your classmates will answer by searching your webpage.

The Process
     1. You may work individually or in a group of 2-3 students.
     2. Find a map and the flag of your country.
     3. You are responsible for finding information on the following topics for a Quick Facts:
           a.Area of the country in sq.mi. and sq.km.
           b.Population and the breakdown of the various groups of people who make up the total population.
           c.Type of government.
           d.Major religions.
           e.Capital city.
           f.Largest city
      4. The climate and/or climate regions of the country should be described and illustrated if possible.
      5. The general geography of the country should be described with references to major rivers, lakes, mountains,
           basins, plateaus, etc. Pictures of these major features should be provided, if possible; and linked to a site that
           has more detailed information. If no picture can be found, link the the site to the name of the major feature.
      6. Provide the name and a picture of 3-5 major cities of the country and link each one to at least one website
           that provides more detailed information. With each city's name also put the population and any major products,
           services, or events that are special about that city.
      7. Present the names of at least 5 major tourist attractions along with a picure and brief description. Link each
          attraction to a site that provides more detailed information.
      8. All of the information can be placed on the provided template. Open in Netscape Communicator and choose the
           File...Edit Page option.
      9. You must also provide 5 questions about your country that your classmates will be able to
           answer by viewing the webpage.
     10. Each group will find the answers to the questions from the other groups.

Evaluation
The evaluation of the webpage is based on the provided rubric. You will be provided with a copy of this
rubric and have it explained to you before you begin this webquest. That way you will know what is expected of you when you begin your research.

Conclusion
This webquest should have given you some fairly extensive knowledge about your particular country, while also familiarizing you with the countries of your classmates.

Credits & References
Image taken from maps.com