• Introduction• Task• Processes• Resources• Evaluation• Conclusion• Oops!

Introduction• You’re about to spend a whole week with your family vacationing in Mexico. Your job is to create an itinerary taking into consideration everyone’s likes and dislikes. • Have fun!

Task (1)• Work in groups of four and each one will play

one of the following roles: the mom, the dad, the older sister and the younger brother.

• The mom: You want to relax. You would like to spend the whole day in the spa, relax by the pool and even go shopping. You want to use this family time to rest from your hected time, and do not wish to walk long distances.

Task (2)• The dad: You like to stay active 24/7. However,

you don’t want to spend a lot of money on this trip. Watever it’s the cheapest, the best. You do not enjoy being at the beach. You would like to go sight seeing and eat exotic food.

• The older sister: you want to explore around the country, you would love to go and take a peek at the pyramids and things of the such. You would also like to spend time at the beach getting a suntan.

Task (3)

• The younger brother: You want to play all the time! You would like to play watersports in the beach, but most of all you would love to go to amusement parks. You don’t care much for sight seeing, pyramids, history, etc.

Processes• You, as a family, will try to figure out an itinerary

for the trip. Use the following template as a guide:

Program (2)

• Individually, each member of the family will write about their experience during the vacations, answering the following questions:– What did you like about the trip?– What didn’t you like about the trip? Why?– With whom did you spend most of your time?– Which destination did you enjoy the most?

Resources

• In the following webpages you will find information about different places in Mexico that might be helpful when writing your itinerary.

Resources (2)

• http://www.cancun.world-guides.com/ (Cancún, Quintana Roo)

• http://guanajuatoenlinea.com/english/tourismleon.htm (León, Guanajuato)

• http://www.allaboutmexicocity.com/ (México, México)

• http://www.bestday.com/Veracruz/ (Veracruz)• http://allaboutguadalajara.com/about-

guadalajara/ (Guadalajara, Jalisco)

EvaluationBeginning

1Developing

2Accomplished

3Exemplary

4Score

Contribute

Research & Gather Information

Does not collect any information that relates

to the topic.

Collects very little information--some relates to the topic.

Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic.

Collects a great deal of information--all relates

to the topic.

Share InformationDoes not relay any

information to teammates.

Relays very little information--some relates to the topic.

Relays some basic information--most relates to the topic.

Relays a great deal of information--all relates

to the topic.

Be PunctualDoes not hand in any

assignments.Hands in most

assignments late.Hands in most

assignments on time.Hands in all

assignments on time.

Take Responsibility

Fulfill Team Role's Duties

Does not perform any duties of assigned

team role.

Performs very little duties.

Performs nearly all duties.

Performs all duties of assigned team role.

Participate in Science Conference

Does not speak during the science conference.

Either gives too little information or

information which is irrelevant to topic.

Offers some information--most is

relevant.

Offers a fair amount of important

information--all is relevant.

Share EquallyAlways relys on others

to do the work.

Rarely does the assigned work--often

needs reminding.

Usually does the assigned work--rarely

needs reminding.

Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded.

conclusion

• To conclude what and how you learnt during this Webquest, answer the following questions:– Did you enjoy the task? Why?– What steps did you follow to complete the tasks?– What mistakes did you make? – Is there anything you would like to improve?– What was the most difficult part of the task?– What did you learn?

Oops!

• If any of the links is broken make sure to google for different turism related webpages. Before using it, you must ask the teacher, to make sure it suits your project.