El Viaje a Oaxaca

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El Viaje a Oaxaca

• A Web Quest for High School Spanish Students
• Designed by
• Angela Minor

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Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
Credits
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Introduction

• Vamos! Your Spanish club wants to take a class
  trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. Before approving the
  trip, your principal needs relevant information
  concerning the trip. The class needs to convince
  the principal that a trip to Oaxaca would be very
  beneficial for the students. You and your
  classmates will present the details to the
  principal in hopes of being allowed to take the
  trip.. But first, you must do your homework!

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The Task

• Your task as a group is to plan the trip and
• show the benefits of going to Oaxaca, Mexico.
• Each student will compile a list of gathered
  information pertaining to his/her assigned area
  of planning. The information will be used in a
  presentation given to the principal.
• You will have one week to gather your
  information for the presentation to the
  principal. Use your resources wisely. You will
  be graded on the details, presentation and
  visuals.

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The Process

• In order to convince the principal that
  going to Oaxaca would be beneficial, first you
  must familiarize yourself with the city. Use the
  links below to read about Oaxaca, Mexico.
• 1. http//www.mexconnect.com/mex_/oaxaca/oaxa
  caindex.html
• 2. http//www.guide2mexico.com/cities/oaxaca/
  oaxindex.htm
• 3. http//www.oaxacalive.com/

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Roles

• Now you must choose your role in planning
  the trip. Your choices are as follows

• Traveling Tips

• Transportation

• Lodging

• Planning Activities

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Traveling Tips

• Tu empleo You will gather the primary
• information for setting up the trip. You will
  provide the group with information such as
  requirements to enter the country, currency and
  tourism in general. Use the links below to
  obtain information on tips for traveling.
• 1. http//oaxaca-travel.com/guide/index.php?langu
  s
• 2. http//www.mexonline.com/oaxaca/oaxaca.htm
• 3. http//www.oaxacainfo.com/
• 4. http//www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/arch
  ive/2000-10-17-0.html

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Transportation

• Tu empleo You will gather information
  on getting to and from Oaxaca in addition to
  traveling while in the city. Use the links below
  to obtain information on transportation.
• http//www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscrcmshsub
  m1dsctdlvlrtmnrtmxdctydrid12631ddpt1
  tdpt1drtn1trtn1cAdt11cmbt2zz10570745
  07180
• 2. http//www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g150801-O
  axaca_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast-Hotels_Looksma
  rtHO.html

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Lodging

• Tu empleo You will gather information on
  accommodations. Use the links below to obtain
  information on lodging.
• http//oaxacainfo.com/hotels.htm
• http//www.tripadvisor.com/Discount_Hotels-g150801
  -Oaxaca_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast_LooksmartDH.
  html

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Planning Activities

• Tu empleo You will gather information on
  attractions and events that should be experienced
  while in Oaxaca. Use the links below to obtain
  information on planning activities.
• 1. http//www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?
  destinationoaxaca_at_187
• http//www.planeta.com/oaxaca.html
• http//www.allaboutoaxaca.com/
• http//www.geocities.com/SoHo/3727/tur.html
• 5. http//www.oaxacaoaxaca.com/museums.htm

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Organization

• When everyone has their information, all details
  will be compiled into a graphic organizer that
  will be used to make a presentation that will be
  given to the principal.  Be sure to include the
  item, description, price and contact information
  (address, telephone number and email address)
  for each part of the trip.  Use the link below to
  print your graphic organizer.
•             Five Column Graphic Organizer

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Evaluation

• Your graphic organizer is worth 45 points and the
  oral presentation is worth 45 points. The
  following rubric is provided in order to score
  the projects. Coverage of details, valid
  information and spelling and grammar compile the
  score for the graphic organizer. Visual aids,
  visual presentation and presentation compile the
  score for the oral presentation.

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Coverage of Details
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Valid Information
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Spelling and Grammar
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Visual Aids
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Visual Presentation
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Presentation
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Conclusion

• Now that you have completed the WebQuest, you are
  more familiar with Oaxaca, Mexico.  Answer the
  following questions area a separate sheet of
  paper. You may respond in English.
•     1. What did you learn about Oaxaca?
• 2.  Do you think Oaxaca is a good place to
  visit to learn
  culture? 
• 3. If you were staying in Oaxaca, what would
  be the five things you would want to do while
  visiting the city?

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Credits and References

• Images used from 
• Microsoft Design Gallery http//geography.abou
  t.com/library/cia/blcmexico.htm
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