Web Scavenger Hunt Assignment

Latin American Vacation Scavenger Hunt

Subject Matter: Spanish

Grade Level: 9-12

Lesson Objective: Complete the sentence below.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of some of the important geographical and cultural sites of Latin America.

Common Core State Standard and/or Academic Content Standard:

Content 1.1: Students address discrete elements of daily life, including: (h.) vacations and travel, maps, destinations, and geography

Technology Standard: NETS for Students:

3. Research and Information Fluency (c.) Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

Brief Lesson Plan: Students will work in pairs to research and plan a vacation to a selected country in Latin America. They will need to describe at least two destinations they would like to visit, one of cultural/historical significance and one of geographical/natural significance. They will need to discuss why they chose their two sites, as well as provide descriptions and information about their selected sites. They will also need to present a mock plan or guide for visiting these locations which includes language tips and cultural considerations.

Website Addresses Used as Resources: Be sure these links are “hot” and take the viewer directly to the correct web page URL.

1. http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/topdestinations/tp/Seven-Natural-Wonders-South-America.htm

2. http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cTop-g13

3. http://www.tripmasters.com/latin/

4. Google!

Student Research Questions:

Essential Question: See discussion of essential questions in week seven documents and resources or learning activities folder.

1. What are some of the important cultural and natural sites in Latin America?

Subsidiary Questions (6-10):

2. How can we visit these sites respectfully and ethically?

3. What factors may be threatening the continued existence of these sites?

4. What is the relation between “tourist” sites and culture?

5. How important is tourism to Latin America?

6. What specific vocabulary might you need to communicate with locals in this country or at these sites? 

7. What should you be aware of to ensure your safety while you travel?