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Eine Reise durch

Deutschland

A Trip through Germany

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A WebQuest for 10th Grade
(English, Music, History, Health and Culture)

Introduction

This webquest is created to expand the students knowledge in various educational courses while exploring Germany. It is intended to be completed in groups of approximately four students, but if the teacher prefers individual work, this webquest is designed to meet that need as well.

Learners

This webquest is oriented toward sophomore students at the secondary level. Students will need to be familiar with basic computer skills such as searching the internet, using Microsoft Word, downloading, and completing other online tasks. Students also need to be able to organize all gathered information into a final portfolio.

Curriculum Standards

Physical Education Standards:

Competency Goal 1

1.02 Accept responsibility for own health

1.04 Compare relationship of health to quality of life

Social Study Standards:

Competency Goal 7

7.4 Evaluate World War II as the end of one era and the beginning of another

Competency Goal 9

9.2 Cite those phenomena which represent revolutionary breaks with the past and assess their impact on human history

9.4 Distinguish what is meant by "civilized behavior" or "civilization" in different times and places and link such meanings to the societies of which they were or are a part

Music Standards:

Competency Goal 9

9.04 Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods

English Literature Standards:

Competency Goal 3

3.02 Produce editorials or responses to editorials for a neutral audience by providing: a clearly stated position or proposed solution, relevant and reliable support

3.03 Respond to issues in literature in such a way that

requires gathering of information to prove a particular point.
effectively uses reason and evidence to prove a given point.
emphasizes culturally significant events

Competency Goal 4

4.01 Interpret a real world event in a way that:makes generalizations about the event supported by specific references, reflects on observation and shows how the event affected the current viewpoint

Competency Goal 5

5.01 Read and analyze selected works of world literature

The Process

Upon completion of this webquest, the students must turn in a portfolio including all of the required activities from each city they visited while touring Germany. Each city visited in Germany contains activities based on the subject matters physical education, social studies, music, and English literature. The portfolio should be in a 1 1/2' binder with a cover page in the front plastic pocket. The portfolio should include a table of contents listing the main categories that the portfolio is divided into. The portfolio should be divided into four sections with the cities they visited as the title of the divided section. Each section should contain the information and activities completed while visiting those cities. All material should be typed and neatly organized.

Resources Needed

Students will need to check out or purchase the novel Night by Elie Weisel, purchase a 1 1/2' clear front pocketed three-ring binder, dividers, access to computers, printers, and the Internet.

Evaluation

Conclusion

This webquest allows students to explore a European country through different areas of education including physical education, social studies, music, and English literature. Students are enjoying this trip through a fascinating country while satisfying North Carolina Standard Course of Study competency goals. Students should have a better understanding of Germany's people and their health, history, with a focus on the Holocaust, musical composers and the history behind German music, and a book based on the Holocaust with activities to help them explore German and Jewish culture.

Credits and References

"The Castle"

www.handaweb.com