Introduction
During this Web Quest, you and a partner (Optional) will do research on a
country or region in Europe. You will collect information, photos about your
country or region. You and a partner (Optional) will write a report about
your country or region.
List of Countries or Regions to Choose From:
United Kingdom page 273
Nordic Countries page 277
France page 283
Germany page 286
Benelux Countries page 290
Alpine Countries page 291
Spain and Portugal page 297
Italy page 300
Greece page 304
Eastern Europe page 311
Your Task
Your task is to pick a country or region in Europe and research information
on the following topics. You and your partner will write brief articles on
each topic.
Introduction - Write a brief overview
of your country or region.
Here's what you should be looking
for:
A map of the country or region
or Region
The country's or region's economy :
1. Major exports 2.
Major imports 3. What is the country's currency
Human geography of the country:
1. Population 2.
Population density 3. Culture
Physical geography of the country or region:
1. The climate 2.
Major Landforms 3. Land area (how many square miles) 4. Major
Natural resources
Political geography of the country or region:
1. Type of government 2. Leader's name 3. Major historical events
Entertainment, sports and leisure:
1. What do the people do for "FUN"? 2. Interesting places to visit - Could include major tourist attractions or "out-of-the-way" places of interest.
Your report will contain several articles and pictures on your country or
region. You will write short articles on each topic. Also, lay out your section
with pictures and illustrations so that it is both visually attractive and
informative.
The Process
1. Each person or team in the class will choose a European country
or region from the list above.
2. After country or region
selections have been made, each team will use suggested resources and collect
information on their country or region. Be sure to get information on each
category listed in Your Task.
3. After collecting information,
write a brief article on each category.
4. Draw pictures or cut
them from the National Geographic magazines for your country or region.
Resources
You are to find information on the country or region you have chosen through the use of books, magazines and computers. The first place to find information on your country or region will be your textbook. If you can use the computers this will become another great source. The National Geography magazines will also become another source of information.
Your report should be written
in your own words. If you have gotten information from the Internet you
must include the sites ULRs at the end of your report. You must also give
credit to the books you have used by stating their names and author at the
end of the report.
Web Sites
to use
CIA World
Fact book
Encarta, MSN
Population
Database
European Union at a Glance
Today's News
In Europe
Europe, worldatlas.com
Europe for Visitors, About.com
Visit Europe
World
Atlas
Evaluation
Criteria points:
On-task commitment: Individuals or teams are focused on their project
and using their time wisely. Partners work well together and share the workload.
10
Article content and style:
Each article is to the point, complete and focused on the topic. Articles
will have an interesting introduction. 20
Photos and or drawings: A
variety of photos or drawings will add to and not distract from the overall
"readability" of the page. 5
Overall Layout: Articles
and pictures are arranged so that the section is both "eye catching"
and easy to read. 5
