Buen+Viaje+a+Espana+Projecto

¡Buen viaje a España! **An Internet WebQuest on Spanish ** 

Introduction
> You have been working together for years as writers for the //New York Times //. One of you has been very successful as a restaurant critic who has traveled the world and written articles about hundreds of restaurants. Another of you is an avid traveler who has been to the most fascinating tourist attractions in the world. Finally, the third person has written critiques of hotels and other types of lodging from all parts of the globe. > > Your bosses have had a brainstorm and have decided to have the three of you work cooperatively on a new multimedia travel guide that the //Times // will be publishing on the Internet about European countries. After all, you are the experts, right? Luckily the project will begin in Madrid, Spain (of course!). > You will be traveling to Madrid immediately to begin your research in your fields of expertise. ¡Vámonos!



The Quest
> You will be visiting various hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions in Madrid. Gather enough information so that you can write a travel brochure using //HyperStudio // for your readers. After reading your brochure will they be ready to go to Madrid? 

The Process and Resources
> <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In this WebQuest you will be working in groups of three. Each group will complete the task of researching lodging, restaurants, and attractions in Madrid and creating a travel brochure using //<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HyperStudio //<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> with the collected information. As a member of the group you will explore Web pages in Spanish. Because these are real Web pages we're tapping into, not things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free to use a dictionary. > > **Phase 1 - Background:** > <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use the Internet information linked below to research the topic for which you are to be an expert. Record and/or print any information that you feel will be helpful in creating a beautiful and creative travel brochure. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Remember that all of your work is to be done in Spanish. **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Restaurant Index] - Select Fodor's Restaurant Index and select a city. Choose one of Fodor's highly recommended restaurants!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Hotel Index] - Select Fodor's Hotel Index and select a city. Choose one of Fodor's highly recommended hotels!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Planning Center] - Select Fodor's Planning Center and select a destination. Read on and choose some exciting destinations.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Restaurant Index] - Select Fodor's Restaurant Index and select a city. Choose one of Fodor's highly recommended restaurants!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Hotel Index] - Select Fodor's Hotel Index and select a city. Choose one of Fodor's highly recommended hotels!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Planning Center] - Select Fodor's Planning Center and select a destination. Read on and choose some exciting destinations.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Rec.Travel Library] - Choose Spain and research your topics.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|PlanetRider] - Select a destination and research your city.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Prado Museum] - Discover the world-famous Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. Read in Spanish!

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives
<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1. Read through the files linked to your role. If you print out the files, underline the passages that you feel are the most important. If you look at the files on the computer, copy sections you feel are important by dragging the mouse across the passage and copying / pasting it into a word processor or other writing software. <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 3. **<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Note **<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">: Remember to write down or copy/paste the URL of the file you take the passage from so you can quickly go back to it if you need to do more research. <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. Be prepared to focus your search on information that will be helpful in creating your brochure and to the people who read it.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">INSTRUCTIONS **<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Restaurant Critic
>> <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to the role of Restaurant Critic: >> >> 1. Which three restaurants do you recommend to people visiting Madrid? >> >> 2. Write a five sentence description of each restaurant. Be sure to include a description of the atmosphere, prices, menu, and service. You may describe what it is like to eat there...perhaps you could describe your 'visit'. Do not be afraid to include your opinion.<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Write a five sentence paragraph telling why you chose the restaurants that you did.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Hispavista] - Research the museums of Spain.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Hispavista] - Research the museums of Spain.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Restaurant Index] - Select Fodor's Restaurant Index and select a city. Choose one of Fodor's highly recommended restaurants!

<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Avid Sightseer
>> <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to the role of Avid Sightseer: >> >> 1. Which are the three best tourist attractions in Madrid? >> >> 2. Include pictures of the places. >> >> 3. Write a five sentence description of each attraction and what it offers. Why should travelers make time for these places in their itineraries? Do not be afraid to include your opinion.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Planning Center] - Select Fodor's Planning Center and select a destination. Read on and choose some exciting destinations.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Prado Museum] - Discover the world-famous Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. Read in Spanish!

<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Travel Guide Writer
>> <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to the role of Travel Guide Writer: >> >> 1. Which three hotels do you recommend to people visiting Madrid? >> 2. Write a five sentence description of each hotel. Be sure to include a description of the atmosphere, comfort level, prices, and service. Do not be afraid to include your opinion. >> >> 3. Write a five sentence paragraph telling why you chose the hotels that you did.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Fodor's Hotel Index] - Select Fodor's Hotel Index and select a city. Choose one of Fodor's highly recommended hotels!

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Phase 3 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus
> <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You have learned about a different part of Madrid. Now you should come back to the larger WebQuest with expertise gained by searching from one perspective. You must now organize your travel brochure for Madrid, Spain. Use information, pictures, illustrations, movies, music, facts, opinions, etc. from the Web pages you explored to create your multimedia //<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HyperStudio //<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> travel brochure. Begin with an introductory title card.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Phase 4 - Real World Feedback
> <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You have learned a lot. Now's the time to put your learning into a letter you'll send out for real world feedback. You will write a letter that contains opinions, information, and perspectives that you've gained. Here's the process: > > 1. Begin your letter with a statement of who you are and why you are writing your message to this particular person or organization. > > 2. Give background information that shows you understand the topic. > >

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<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Conclusion
> <span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So you have returned from Spain, created a multimedia presentation, and have had your work published on the Internet by the //<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">New York Times //<span style="font-family: Arial,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. The people of Spain couldn't have asked for a better brochure to convince travelers to visit Madrid. Where will you go next?