French Speaking Countries Web Quest
 
 
 
 
by Shawn D. Hintz
Nicholas Orem Middle School
Prince George's County, Maryland
Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion
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Introduction
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Your school's foreign language department has been offered a grant to send you and your classmates to the French speaking country of your choice for a semester. After meeting with the representatives from all French speaking countries of the world  you must chose a country. You will be responsible for sharing information about your country when you return.    Good Luck!



The Task
 
 
 
 

 Now that you have returned, your principal wants you to create a presentation to present to parents and county members on your country at "Back-to-School Night" since you are now the expert.

You must now create a powerpoint presention about your country.  Your presentation should include but is not limited to the following elements:  Location, Geography, Government, Money, Natural resources, School, Family, Tourist Attractions, History and Food.

Also include your opinion on the country and what you enjoyed the most about your stay.
 



The Process
 
 
  1. First step is to locate your country on line.  Below, click on the region of the world your country is located in : North America, South America, Africa, Islands and Europe, and Asia.
  2. Once you have located your country's name and flag click on that site in order to research your country.
  3. While you are in your country, look for needed information about your country.  (Note: Your media center may have additional sources such as Encylopedias and country books)
  4. Your presentation should have at least 10 slides.  Each slide should be on one of the following topics: Location, Geography, Government, Currency, Natural Resources, School, Family, Tourist Attractions, History and Food.
  5. Remember this project is independent work not group work.


Resources
North America

 

Canada
Louisana
 

Islands
 
 
 
 
Haiti
Martinque
Guadoulpe
French Polynesia
(Tahiti)
New  Caledonia
 

Europe

 
 

 
France
Belgium
Luxeumbourg
Monaco
Switzerland
 
 
 

South America
 
French Guiana
 
 
 
Asia
 
 
 
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
 
 
 
 
 
 
Africa
 
 
 
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Congo
Ivory Coast
Dibouti
Gabon
Guinea
Madagascar
Mali
Morroco
Niger
Central African Republic
Zaire
Rwanda
Senegal
Chad
Togo
 
Tunsania
Reunion 
 
 
 
 
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Evaluation

You will be graded on your powerpoint presentation.  You will be graded with the  following rubric.

        Content - Writing
    0 - 20 - Information presented is complete and shows evidence of thorough research
    0 - 10  - All material is free of gramatical and spelling errors.
    0 - 10  - All information is well organized and in your own voice.
    0 - 5  - Evidence of editing based on advice from the instructor or peer advisors.
    0 – 2  - Presention has a title page.
    0 – 3  - Presentation has a bibliography with resources from the web, text and media center.
  50  Total

        Overall Presentation
    0 -10  - Presentation has a minium of 10 slides.
    0 - 5   - Presentation includes a variety of graphics and transitions ( 3 graphics and 2 transitions).
    0 - 5   - Presentation design is effective and visually appealing.
    20 Total

        Grading
        63 - 70  A
        56 - 62  B
        49 - 55  C
        42 - 48  D
        Below 41 - See teacher
 



 
 

Conclusion

Each of you are now experts in French Speaking countries. You have learned about Location, Geography, Government, Money, Natural resources, School, Family, Tourist Attractions, History and Food.   Have a great trip!!
 
 
 If you are interested in Spanish Speaking Countries, Click Here.
 
 
 

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 Last updated June 30, 2004
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