Introduction
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In this project you will use the Internet as a resource to locate
information on a particular country in Europe. Learning how to
appropriately use the Internet as a research tool and to present your
research to the class is an important part of your learning goals. By
combining this with your study of Europe, you will truly benefit and
improve your learning.
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Task
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Each student is to select a country in Europe and use the Internet
sites listed in the resources below to gather useful information about
their country. The worksheet that accompanies this project will guide you
through this process to make your task easier.
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Resources
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Factbook
of Most Nations - the factbook is one of the best source to find the
basic information about your country
Encarta and Britannica
Encyclopedias - this link will take you to the Fayette County Intranet
page. You will find the links to these encyclopedia in the upper right
corner of the page
Statistics
of United Nations Countries - tell the computer what information you
are looking for and it will locate the facts - basic information, but fun
to use!
A
list of countries - this site leads you
to many more sites that relate to your country - not all of them are
guaranteed to be reliable, so use good judgment
Good
culture sites for some European Countries
- go here if you are looking for cultural information on France, Italy,
Great Britain, Germany or Greece
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Process
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Look over your worksheet so that you are familiar with all the
information you need to locate. Remember: the
resources will not give information in the same order as your worksheet.
Click on the resources listed above starting at the top and working
your way down. Collect as much information as you can. Take note of
interesting facts even if it is not on the worksheet.
Be sure to get a copy of your country's flag and color it right away.
Try to find an explanation or meaning of the flag's colors or symbols
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Teacher Tips
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When you get into a site you will often have to go further in to get
your information. Always use the Back arrow in the upper left corner to
back out of the site and get back to the WebQuest.
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Evaluation
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This project will count as a major test grade. You will be graded on
your effort, your serious approach to this project, the notes you collect
and your final report.
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Conclusion
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As learners we must take advantage of many different resources. Not
everything on the Internet is reliable - just as not everything you read
in the newspaper is true. You must learn to use your own judgment, compare
several different sources to see if they are reporting the same
information and consider the reputation of the source.
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