You go to Australia on Your Own

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You go to Australia on Your Own

• Use the following clues and complete the
  corresponding tasks to find your friend.

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Job Titles

• Translator The translator will translate the
  clues given throughout the web quest. In
  Australia they speak English, but they have their
  own slang. Use the Australian Dictionary to
  decipher the clues.
• Geographer The geographer will determine the
  best travel method. And why that is the best
  travel method.

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Job Titles

• Research Specialist The research specialist will
  be in charge of organizing and gathering
  additional information that may be needed. The
  clues will be at certain areas in Australia. It
  is the research specialists job to get
  information about each place.
• Builder For each task, there will be something
  to create. The builder will be in charge of
  finding a way to construct the item. Then the
  builder will guide the group in constructing the
  item.

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Tasks

• Everyone will keep a journal and record their
  findings.
• After you complete your individual job, you will
  need to debrief your group of the information you
  have found.

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Tasks

• When all tasks are completed the group will
  create a Sydney travel guide. The travel guide
  will contain all journals from each group member.
  It must have pictures of everything constructed.
• Each group will present information found to the
  entire class. Each presentation will be from 5-10
  minutes. Groups will show photos and all created
  items will be on display.

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Task 1

• Clue
• Translator. Translate the clue and record in your
  journal.
• Geographer. Use this to decide on your
  transportation mode. Why did you choose this
  mode, ex cost, helps keep you in disguise, etc.
• Research Specialist. Use this site to compile 2
  fun facts about the place you are visiting.
• Builder. Make one of these as a group. Determine
  the best materials and make sure it can hold up
  to two pounds.

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• Show bridge to Mrs. Strauss. If your bridge
  cannot hold two pounds, you will not be able to
  receive your next clue.

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Task 2

• Clue
• Translator Translate clue and inform group of
  destination.
• Geographer Taxi (Schedule 1, Flag Fare, 5
  Kilometeres and 1 booking fee) , Monorail (1 Day
  rover for each member of the group, off peak
  hours.) , Bus (You are a student and only need a
  single for each person in the group). Record your
  decision in your journal and also the cost of
  each one.
• Research Specialist You need to help your group
  travel through Australia. Use this currency
  converter to help the Geographer decide the best
  mode of transportation.
• Builder Create a visual masterpiece with the
  help of your group members. Draw the Sydney Opera
  House, and then make a photo collage of pictures
  of the Opera House as a border to your picture.

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Task 3

• Clue
• Translator Help the research specialist
  determine the most important events. Then compare
  and contrast the history of the Aborigines, and
  Native Americans. You can write a paper, make a
  chart, or anything else approved by your
  supervisor.
• GeographerAfter determining as a group the 5
  most important events in Aboriginal History and 5
  events from Native American History, create a
  timeline comparing the two situations.
• Research Specialist Research Aboriginal History
  (start at historical events), and Aboriginal
  Timelines (start around 1788). Research Native
  American History (start here, and keep clicking
  the links for more information) and Native
  American Timelines (look at 1862, December and
  compare to Aboriginal Timeline 1838).
• Builder Build an Aboriginal Dwelling and a
  Native American Dwelling (click on a certain
  area). Are they similar are they different?

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Almost there...

• Compile your travel brochure and get ready to
  present your information to the class. Follow the
  rubric.
• Make sure your journal is ready by comparing it
  with the checklist
• Fill our a group participation worksheet.
• AND THEN.....

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You Did It!

• With the help of the group and the wonderful job
  you have done, you have saved your friend. His
  parents were so amazed, they bought you plane
  tickets to visit anywhere in the world. Have fun!

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Resources

• Web Resources

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