WebQuest

Webquest [WQ] significa letteralmente //ricerca sul web//. Si tratta di uno strumento creato dall'insegnante per aiutare e guidare gli studenti nella ricerca di informazioni oppure nello svolgimento di un compito attraverso il Web. I WQ hanno generalmente una struttura fissa che si compone di 6 passi:
 * una **introduzione** in cui si spiega agli utenti l'obiettivo/il tema generale;
 * la descrizione del**compito** in cui l'obiettivo della ricerca viene esplicitato e analizzato;
 * la descrizione del **procedimento** in cui vengono elicitati i singoli passi per raggiungere l'obiettivo, dall'attribuzione dei ruoli all'interno dei gruppi ai consigli su come procedere;
 * un elenco di **risorse** - eventualmente suddivise tematicamente o per gruppi (nel caso in cui ciascun gruppo lavori su un aspetto aprticolare del tema proposto - corredate magari da una brevissima descrizione;
 * una pagina di **valutazione** in cui viene esplicitato in che modo verr� valutato il lavoro di WQ svolto dagli studenti ed in cui si fornisce agli stessi un questionario di autovalutazione del lavoro svolto;
 * una breve pagina di **conclusioni** dove si riassume il percorso svolto per raggiungere l'obiettivo descritto nel compito.

Volete sperimentare anche voi? Proviamo con un WebQuest sul Regno Unito!
 * TITLE: A virtual journey to the U.K. **



**INTRODUCTION**

The best way to learn about the countries is travelling, but it is not always possible :-( Don't worry: now you have the opportunity to visit the United Kingdom virtually! Before you start your "virtual" journey, you have to decide who you are going to travel with and your destination As you have little knowledge of the United Kingdom, you need to collect information on the various countries in order to plan your virtual tour.

**TASK** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 110%;">You will work in groups of 3 to explore the different countries and to provide general facts on the UK. London will also be given a special attention (it's the capital of the UK!), so one group will work on it.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 110%;">The groups can provide pictures, video-clips etcetera to create an attractive presentation.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**TASK IN DETAILS**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Group 1**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">**This group will have to look for some important __general facts__ on geography, history, politics of the United Kingdom**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Group 2**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Northern Ireland**

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Answer the following questions with the help of this link. <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- When did Northern Ireland become part of the UK? <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- What is �Ulster�? <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- Name the capital city of Northern Ireland. <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- Name one famous holiday and provide some information about how the holiday is celebrated. <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- Read the tales on this link <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- Which folk tale did you like best? <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- Give a description of at least 5 famous Irish meals and dishes <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Group 3**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**England**

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Find the following facts about England with the help of this page. <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Motto: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Capital City: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Official Currency: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Nationalities: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Longest River: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Famous band: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Open this webpage. <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">What is the Queen's political position?What is her role?

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Open this webpage. <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">What is England famous for? <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Name three famous things and write down what you found out. <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Give a description of at least 5 famous English meals and dishes

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Group 4**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Scotland**

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Find the following facts about Scotland with the help of this link: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Motto: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Capital City: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Largest City: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Official Currency: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Population: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Government: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Language: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">The most famous 'Loch': <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Look at this page: <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">What does the word 'clan' stand for? <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">What do Scottish men wear traditionally? <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">What is the name of the Scottish New Year's Eve? How do they celebrate it? <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Give a description of at least 5 famous Scottish meals and dishes

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Group 5** ** Wales **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">Provide the following facts about Wales with the help of this page: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">Motto: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">Capital city: Largest city: Official currency: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">The language: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">National holiday: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">The population: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">The highest point:

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">Open this page. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">What is a //principality//? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">Who is the present Prince of Wales? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">What do the Welsh call their country? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">What is special about the Welsh geography? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none;">Give a description of at least 5 famous Welsh meals and dishes

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Group 6** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**London the capital** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Download this document to get a guideline (questions, basically) that will help you in your presentation

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**Group 7** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**The British School System** You will have to find information, facts about the British school system. Download the document below: it will help you to organize your presentation.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**PROCESS**
 * <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">You will accomplish your project in cooperative groups of THREE pupils.
 * <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">You will work interdependently to create a presentation for your schoolmates
 * <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Each student has a certain role in the group. You will decide the role assignments in your groups, however, your roles will change on a regular basis (a secretary, a time-keeper, etc)

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**RESOURCES**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">**General facts on geography, history, politics... and pictures**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">@http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/united-kingdom/ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">@http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/world-factbook/country/uk--United+Kingdom <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">@http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1038758.stm <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">@http://projectbritain.com/britain/uk.htm <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">http://www.uk.filo.pl/symbols_of_four_nations.htm - gives a clear overview of the unique characteristics of each country <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">__**Resources for Scotland**__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">[|- gives an overview of facts and figures�] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- a website on the Scotish New Year's Eve celebration� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- provides a brief overview of Scotland's history, geography and culture� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- more information about history, geography and culture# <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- brochures about scotland# <span style="color: #800080; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- gives a thoroughly detailed insight in all topics. Very informative Website.# <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- lists many attractions and events unique for Scotland* <span style="color: #000080; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- a guide to sights, attractions and cultural events � it even has compilated an online brochure which will give you an idea which events, sights or other aspects you could show your classmates* <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">__**Resources for Wales:**__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- on this page you can chose from several cultural topics such as people, religion etc.� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- provides a brief overview of Wales' history, geography and culture� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- more information about history, geography and culture� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- on this site you can chose from several historical themes#  <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- gives a detailed insight into facts and figures, attractions and symbols* <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- provides very detailed information on every topic* <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- lists some attractions in Wales* <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- very detailed page on all topics* <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">__**Resources for Northern Ireland**__

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- this page offers information on history, celebrations and cultural aspects in general� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- on this site you can gather information about the history, geography and other facts about Northern Ireland� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- provides a brief overview of Northern Ireland's history, geography and culture� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- more information about history, geography and culture�  <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- on this side you can chose from various Irish historical themes and you can chose the level of difficulty#  <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- on this page you can get accurate information about Northern Ireland's history, its' geography and national holidays* <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">__** Resources for England **__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- this page provides information about facts, life in England etc.� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- this is a list with numerous facts and figures about England from A-Z� <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- more information about history, geography and culture# <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- this page provides detailed information about England. It offers many hyper-links to further topics such as people and culture. * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">- this page offers information on a quite detailed basis and you have the opportunity to click onto various other topics such as breakfast and teas in England, English food, events etc. * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">__** Resources for London **__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">All the resources are in the file you have downloaded (see section"TASK") <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; text-align: left;">__** Resources for the British school system **__ <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">British Council <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://www.britishcouncil.org.uk/education/system/se/index.htm <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Department of Education and Skills <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://www.dfes.gov.uk/findoutmore/index.shtml <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A guide to educational systems across the UK <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/2962091.stm <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Education systems in the UK including Northern Ireland <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/uk_systems/109362.stm

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">**EVALUATION** <span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The teacher will evaluate the work in the team, the development of the task and the final result (the presentation)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">//<span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">Team work // || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">//<span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">Development //  || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">//<span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">Result //  || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">//<span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">Mark //  ||
 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica; font-size: 120%;">To participate and collaborate with the group. || <span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica; font-size: 120%;">To understand the instructions given in the task.  <span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica; font-size: 120%;">To follow the instructions  <span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica; font-size: 120%;">To show initiative trying to find the information  || <span style="color: #800000; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica; font-size: 120%;">A clear, concise (but complete) presentation of the webquest  ||   ||

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