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		Aboriginal Studies Webquest ^Votes:0 Introduction \| Task \| Process \| Resources \| Evaluation \| Teacher Resources \| Real World Feedback \| Introduction TOP There has been much discussion lately on the news and in the newspapers about whether the Australian Government should make a formal apology to the Indigenous people of Australia for the Government policies of the past which have affected them. The Prime Minister has requested a group be appointed to help advise himself and other central community representatives on how Australian people view saying "Sorry" to the Aboriginal People. You have been appointed to that Advisors group, which consists of an historian, a reporter, a health worker, an anthropologist and a librarian. Together with your other team members, you are required to investigate the issue and then rep Read More Go to Site


		African Art and Culture - Social Studies School Service ^Votes:0 about us \| your account SEARCH advanced search \| search results sign in \| check out \| view cart You currently have 0 items in your cart which total $0.00 November 21, 2007 Order from a Catalog BROWSE SUBJECT • U.S. History • World History • Geography • Economics • Psychology • Holocaust • California • Govt. & Law FEATURED MEDIA • DVD • eBooks • Posters NEWSLETTER Sign up now for our newsletter Keep up to date with the latest books and media 255) { alert("Please enter at most 255 characters in the \"Email Address\" field."); theForm.Email.focus(); return (false); } return (true); } //--> Email Address: Library Catalog Kits MARC Records African Art and Culture Grade Level: 5-10 Overview: The purpose of this lesson is to show students how Read More Go to Site

		AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer: Black History Interactive Treasure Hunt ^Votes:0 " newContent += " " newContent += " Draft Title: " + form.title.value newContent += " " newContent +=" By: " newContent += form.name.value + " " newContent +=" Draft Thesis Statement: " newContent +="When exploring African-American history, the most important things to focus on are " + form.opinion1.value + ", " newContent += form.opinion2.value + ", and, especially, " + form.opinion3.value + ". " newContent +=" From the File Menu, you can Print or Save as. . . Text to keep your work Read More Go to Site

		Chasse aux trÉsors dans des musÉes canadiens -The Canadian Museum Treasure Hunt ^Votes:0 The Canadian Museum Treasure Hunt - Chasse aux trÉsors dans des musÉes canadiens Skip Flash Intro Passez outre l'intro Flash The Canadian Museum Treasure Hunt is an online quiz game for students who have toured the The Canadian Museum Treasure Hunt websites. Students between the ages of 8 to 17 will enjoy this online game quizzing them on exhibits found in 23 virtual museums located across Canada. The treasure hunt covers exhibits on Canadian history, science, technology, art and nature . La chasse au trÉsor des musÉes canadiens est un jeu questionnaire en ligne pour les jeunes de 8 À 17 ans qui ont visitÉ les sites du MusÉe virtuel du Canada . Elle leur prÉsente des questions sur les expositions de 23 musÉes virtuels canadiens, notamment en histoire, sciences, technologie, art et nature d Read More Go to Site

		Feudalism in Japan and Europe ^Votes:0 A Feudalism WebQuest: Japan and Europe Welcome! You are about to travel back in time and across the continents to examine two distinctively different cultures with a similar social structure. This will not be an easy assignment, and at the end you must judge which system had greater negative consequences upon the people, culture, and future development of the region. So hop a board, pack a lunch, put your thinking cap on, and get ready for some history! Introduction With the fall of the Roman Empire in Europe and the weakening of the Emperor in Japan, two similar societies developed. For the next couple hours you will examine information available on the World Wide Web regarding feudalism in these two distinctive cultures. Based upon this information, you will be asked to answer questions Read More Go to Site

		German-American Internet Scavenger Hunt ^Votes:0 German-American Internet Scavenger Hunt Last updated 4-20-06 Outcomes: 1) Students will acquire basic information about German-American immigration and some famous German-Americans. 2) Students will become familiar with Internet resources for learning about German-American immigration and German-Americans. Instructions: Answer the following questions and record your answers on the worksheet. Unless another site is provided with the question, click on one of the web sites listed below to find your answer. All information needed to complete this task is available through one or more of the web sites that have been provided for you. When you have completed all questions, turn in your worksheet for scoring. 1990 Census Data German-American Heritage Map German-American Chronology The German Rev Read More Go to Site

		Glass Slippers- NOT! A WebQuest ^Votes:0 Glass Slippers Just Won't Do Enjoy a WebQuest for Middle and High School Students (History, Social Science, English-Language Arts) (Includes tasks for solving contemporary problems, evaluating history, dealing with life's realities and sparking the imagination.) designed by Sheridan Brown www.sitesbysheridan.com please send me email if there are broken links ! Last updated on 3/24/07 . Based on a template from The WebQuest Page with motivational thanks to Mary Deschamp 2030: Homesteading Mars Read More Go to Site

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		IPL Kidspace: Culture Quest ^Votes:0 Go to the home page for this website. Go to the main content for this page. Go to main navigation for this page. Go to the top of this page. Go to the search tool for this website. Go to the contact page for this website. Go to our Ask A Question reference service. Go to the accessibility information page for this website. IPL KidSpace All of the IPL Advanced You are here: Home » KidSpace » Culture Quest KidSpace Home Ask a Question Subjects Reference The World Computers Health & Nutrition Reading Zone Math & Science Art & Music Sports & Rec. Fun Stuff Features Science Fair Stately Knowledge Learning HTML Orca Search Poison Prevention Author Page Culture Quest Story Hour Say Hello U.S. Presidents IPL Outage Notice: Due to scheduled server maintenance, the Internet Public Library will be te Read More Go to Site

		Lesson Exchange: Scavenger Hunt-Holidays Around the World (Elementary, Social Studies) ^Votes:0 TEACHERS \| ADMINISTRATORS \| GROUPS MY LINKS: chat center Chatboards Teachers Administrators Grade Level Subject Area States Tech Chatboards Projects Interest Groups Classifieds Help Wanted Books for Sale Items Wanted Teaching Supplies Teacher Created Manipulatives Educ Games Educ Software Fundraising Miscellaneous Educ Programs Distance Learning Distance Teaching Continuing Education Tutors Wanted Tutoring Services Lessons New Lessons Add a Lesson Browse Lessons Search Lessons Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Post Job Listings Resume Search Distance Learning Mailrings Harry Wong Projects Project Switchboard Classroom Centers Professional Readings Grant Writing Fundraising Eco-Chatboard 100 Days Traveling Buddies Classroom Pets Pen Pals Post Cards Live Chat Advertising <<Previous Lesson N Read More Go to Site

		Pop Goes the Culture - A WebQuest ^Votes:0 P o p G o e s t h e C u l t u r e Introduction W hile visiting a European museum, an interesting display catches your eye - the museum is accepting design proposals for a new exhibit on American popular culture, from the 1960s to the present and beyond. You are overcome with nostalgia as you remember the days that helped to shape you and the entire nation... the songs, the sites, the sounds, the events, the movers and the shakers... You then imagine how you, given the opportunity, would design this exhibit to share with the world the odyssey of American culture... how could you effectively capture the essence of those tumultuous times for the enjoyment and enlightenment of generations to follow? The Task You and your colleagues form a think tank for the task. Living in an information age, Read More Go to Site

		Staff Web Page ^Votes:0 » UQ News » Campuses and Locations » Student Careers & Employment » my.UQ » mySI-net » Programs & Courses » Information Technology Services Staff Web Page You have requested the document http://www.uq.edu.au/~jarrober/TOC.html . This is a staff web area hosted on a University of Queensland web server. Please be advised that the web pages within this area are NOT officially endorsed by The University of Queensland. The University accepts no responsibility or liability for the contents of this area. This message has been displayed in accordance with the University's Internet Code of Practice , which forms a part of the Handbook of University Policies & Procedures . Please note that you will need to enable cookies in your browser in order to proceed. to continue, or to the University home pag Read More Go to Site

		The Treasures of China ^Votes:0 an Internet-Based Treasure Hunt on China Introduction \| The Questions \| Big Question \| Internet Resources Introduction When people think about "The Treasures of China," they usually picture a beautiful pagoda with golden dragons, or a gleaming statue of the Buddha, or the Great Wall's winding ribbon. But the true treasure of China is its complexity. During "The Treasures of China" you will uncover several aspects that might give you insights on such different things as the richness of China's cultural heritage, the wealth of its current economic boom, and the tarnishing that mars China's treatment of some of its people. The Treasure Hunt will help you find out some details about these issues and then bring your learning into greater focus by answering a Big Question: What is the truth abou Read More Go to Site

		Web-and-Flow WebQuest: What does it mean to be Australian? ^Votes:0 WEBQUEST Note: Links updated January 2002. Author takes no responsibility for redundant links. Please notify author when links become redundant. Note: The SUBJECT SAMPLER and KNOWLEDGE HUNT should be completed before the WebQuest. See also Being Australian . Introduction Question Background Individual Tasks Group Synthesis Real World Feedback Conclusion Evaluation Introduction Who are Australians? Where have they come from? In which ways do we perceive our 'Australianess'? Would we all answer these questions in the same way? Food for thought? Chew your way through this WebQuest to satisfy your hunger. The Question The main question you will be asked to find an answer for is: What does it mean to be Australian? Background Information Have you already completed the Subject Sampler and the Kn Read More Go to Site

		WebQuest ^Votes:0 Cultural Diversity in the 21st Century A WebQuest for Grade 12 SOCIOLOGY Designed by Joann McPherson & Jennifer Ryan Cole Harbour District High School Introduction \| Outcomes \| Task \| Resources \| Process \| Assessment \| Conclusion \| Credits \| Introduction Canada is frequently referred to as a multicultural country because it is made up of so many different peoples. In recent years, Canada can also be described as an international stew. Some say that immigrants are like the ingredients of a stew that are mixed together for a new and better flavor. Each ingredient keeps its own flavor. Like the stew, immigrants have contributed their talents and skills to Canada and have influenced the way we live. Just as newcomers suitcases have been filled with things from their homeland, they have p Read More Go to Site

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