A WebQuest for 9th Grade (Social Studies)
Designed by Jarrod
McEntarfer
Jarrod McEntarfer
jmcentarfer@schools.nyc.gov
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits
Imagine you are a famous producer of films. You have just been hired to create a documentary on the most unique or unusual culture in the world. What culture would you choose and what would the documentary be like?
You are a
film producer creating a presentation for a documentary on a specific
world culture. In doing so you must research each attribute of the
culture on the web and complete a semantic map called S.C.L.A.R.G.E.
outlining the major aspects of a culture: Social Structure, Customs,
Language, Art/Archetechture, Religion, Government and Economy. You will
then use this chart to create a presentation using power point to show
to the film company executives.
Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score
Chart is incomplete and full of
inaccuracies
Opon completion the student should have
a completed semantic map, a complete outline and power point
presentation with at least nine slides. Presentations of the power
point presentations will be made at the end of class over the next
couple weeks.
Write a brief
reflection about what you have learned from this project. How is the
culture you studied different from your own? Are there any simularities
you picked up on?