Day of the Dead Webquest

Introduction:

This webquest explores the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, and the aspects that surround this celebration. The purpose of this lesson is to learn about the activities, history, food, and artists behind this holiday.

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The Task:

Your job is to explore various web sites to help in your understanding of Day of the Dead. With a partner, you will research this information to answer questions. Some sites may be helpful for you in preparing your presentation about a specific topic about el Dia De los Muertos

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The Process:

At the computer:

Read all directions before you click.

1.      Find a partner to work with.

2. Get a question sheet from Sra. Gaspar and write answerws OR open the word doc and type your answers in , then print.  Day of the Dead answer sheet.docx

 

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Resources:

Day of the Dead Quest Sheets: edit and insert your answers on the computer and print, or get a copy of the questions from Sra. Gaspar and write them out-- before beginning your webquest.

Computer websites – el dia de los meurtos

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Evaluation:

Student's work will be evaluated on the following areas:

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Conclusion:

After completing el Dia de Los Muertos Quest questions, listening to the presentations, listening to Ms. Gaspar’s presentation, and viewing drawings and photographs, you should have a better understanding of Day of the Dead and everything that is involved with this holiday.