Taking a Trip to Mexico!A web quest for 5th grade social studies.

We are taking a trip to Mexico! We are looking for land loving historians. We will discover the fascinating world

of Mexico. There are several hidden treasures just waiting to be explored from the Ancient Aztec pyramids,

authentic foods and the fantastic shopping. If you are interested in becoming part of a team then quickly

submit your name and you will be notified immediately.

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The Task

You will be working with a partner to explore and discover Mexico. Your assignment is

to explore the history and the culture of the Mexico people. You will record all of the information on the discovery journal.

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The Process 1. Find a partner to take this adventure with and let Mrs.

Young know who your partner will be. You are now a top notch explorer!

2. Follow the links provided and as you discover the variety of information record it in you discovery journal.

3. Each link will bring you to a site that you will discover areas of interest to go sightseeing. Use the discovery journal as a guide to what information should be recorded.

4. After your mission, your team will create a travel brochure that will be displayed in the classroom.

5. The brochure should include all of the information that you gather during your mission to Mexico.

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Follow the links to discover the great lands of Mexico!

• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Mexico/Map.shtml• History:• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/popups/mexico_history.htm• Child Labor• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=tobacco_fields• Food and Drink, sports, holiday• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=about• Interesting Information

• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/sites/cats1.htm• timeline• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/mexhistory.htm

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Evaluation• Your team will turn in your discovery journal, and your travel brochure.

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Discovery Journal Clear, accurate notes

with extra details and sketches are displayed in journal.

Notes have some details, drawings are displayed journal.

Notes are vague there are few drawings in journal.

Notes are limited and there aren’t any drawings or sketches.

Information in brochure

All required information and colorful drawings are present with additional information /drawings is included to add interest to the travel brochure.

All required information and colorful drawings are present in travel brochure.

Most required information and some drawings are present in travel brochure.

Some required information and no drawings are present in travel brochure.

Appearance of Brochure

Many drawings are included and are creative, colorfully presented in travel brochure. It is neat and organized.

Drawings are included and are creatively presented in travel brochure. It is neat and organized.

Some drawings are included and are presented in travel brochure. It is somewhat neat and organized.

Few drawings are included and are presented in travel brochure.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the brochure.

Two or three errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the brochure.

Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the brochure.

More than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the brochure.

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Conclusion

• Congratulations! You have completed your mission and are now a successful historian of Mexico! You have learned about Mexico history and the people. Congratulation!

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Credits and References

Image links:http://internationaltravelvaccines.blogspot.com/2009/05/mexico-money.htmlhttp://www.latinamericanstudies.org/calendar.htmhttp://lecaunplugged.blogspot.com/2010/06/mexican-monster.htmlhttp://www.sillyhumor.com/tequila.html

Links for information:• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Mexico/Map.shtml• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/popups/mexico_history.htm• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=tobacco_fields• http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/child_labor/mexico/index.asp?article=about• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/sites/cats1.htm• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/mexhistory.htm

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Teacher’s Page

Objective: This web quest covers Mexico’s history, and many aspects of the people of Mexico. It is an interactive way for students to get involved with the use of technology. The discovery journal and the travel brochure will serve as an assessment for the students.

Covers NYS Social Studies Standards

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