Webquest

This is a final exam for Middle School Technology at Chrysalis. Students who chose the Email Final Exam will complete this project, called a Webquest. = = =Introduction=

Travel to faraway lands! The Chrysalis Travel Agency is at your service. You choose the destination and we'll whisk you away for two virtual fun-filled weeks.

You don't need to spend your money on plane tickets, you don't need a passport, heck -- you don't even need to go anywhere.

This project will have you using email to communicate regularly with the folks "back home".

=Task=

During your imaginary journey, you'll write a travel journal, to be sent by email, to tell us about the places you see and share pictures of the sights. The trip is a virtual 2 weeks long, so you'll have plenty of time to see all the sights in any country, state, or city you choose.

You'll create a series of emails in planning and taking the virtual trip. We'll imagine that these emails are correspondence with an imaginary travel agency, the Chrysalis Travel Agency.

=Resources=

Make the most of your trip by researching your destination before you go. The following Web resources will help you during this project.
 * [|Wikipedia] read your destination's entry for great background information
 * [|Google Maps] will help you scout out countries or states
 * [|Fodor's Travel Guides] provide you with sight-seeing information on your destination
 * [|Weather.com] for highs and lows at your destination

=Process=

The travel experts at Chrysalis Travel Agency want you to get the most out of your trip. Therefore, we've created the following process for every traveler.
 * 1) Choose a destination. Examples include foreign countries such as Great Britain or Australia, US states such as California or Maine, or large cities such as New York or Berlin. Complete the Travel Planning Form and send it back to CTA by email.[[image:http://www.holidayvillalondon.net/Assets/images/340420bigben.jpg width="226" height="280" align="right"]]
 * 2) Research your destination to identify specific places you'd like to visit. Complete the Itinerary Interest form and send it back to the Chrysalis Travel Agency (CTA) by email. Our travel experts will schedule your trip based on where you want to go.
 * 3) Time to pack! After a little research on the typical summer weather at your destination, fill out the Packing Checklist and send it back to CTA.
 * 4) While on your trip, make 2 Travel Journal entries and send them to CTA.

=Evaluation=

Use the following rubric to grade yourself on this **Chrysalis Travel Agency** project. Your goal is to score the highest possible score in each category listed in the first column. Each area is weighted evenly in the overall score.

1** || **Developing 2** || **Good 3** || **Excellent 4** || the resources provided. || Uses not only the resources provided but adds resources located independently. || effectively use and organize many sources of information. || Very little evidence of planning. Only some evidence of organization and sequencing of information. Minimal attempt to organize resources for an effective Traveler's Journal. || Demonstrates the use of Internet resources but lacks approriate sequencing of information. The organization is confusing and does not provide effective continuity. || Uses many sources of information effectivley. Most of the descriptions and images are well organized and are presented in clear and logical manner. || Very creative use of information in clear and logical steps. A wide variety of sources are used with precision and clarity. Excellent planning strategies. || English so to effectively communicate information, ideas, and conclusions. || The descriptions of places and historical references along the travel route are difficult to understand. Sentences are incomplete and contain many grammatical and spelling errors. There is no evidence of proofreading. The writing style is well below grade level. || The descriptions of places and historical references lack clarity and include many grammatical and spelling errors. The writing is not well organized and demonstratres limited proofreading skills. The writing is below grade level. || The descriptions of places and historical references are clear and usually well written without many grammatical and spelling errors. The writing demonstrates good paragraph construction. || The descriptions are written in clear, well constructed paragraphs. The information is presented in descriptive language with few if any grammatical and spelling errors. The writing is polished and demonstrates excellent preparation and execution. || create and send electronic mail messages with attachments. || Messages do not reach the instructor. || Messages reach the instructor and contain no subject line, are improperly addressed, or don't contain attachments as requested. || Messages are well-addressed with good subject lines and include requested attachments. || Messages are well-addressed with good subject lines and include attachments AND are divided into easy-to-read paragraphs. ||
 * || **Rudimentary
 * Demonstrates effective use of the web to research appropriate sources of information. || Works from memory or makes limited use of the resources provided. || Makes good use of the resources provided with assistance. || Independently uses
 * Demonstrates an ability to
 * Demonstrates the ability to write clearly, following the rules of Standard American
 * Demonstrates the ability to

=Conclusion=

We at Chrysalis Travel Agency hope you've enjoyed your trip. Now that you've completed the necessary paperwork and the trip is over, we hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer vacation. In the future, if your plans involve travel, we hope you'll think of us.