by Alyssa Collins, Northern Arizona University
By exploring different countries via the web, students will learn about different cultures and communities within our world. In this MapQuest lesson, student will actively participate in their own learning. First, students will map physical and political geography from their chosen country. Second, they will explore demographics of that country. Third, students will compare demographics to help answer the question: Is there a correlation between literacy and life expectancy on the six human inhabited continents? Fourth, students will research travel possibilities and create an itinerary for a virtual vacation. Fifth, they will do a presentation on their country. Then finally, students will compare their countries demographical information to answer the question: Is there a correlation between literacy and life expectancy on the six human inhabited continents?
Introduction
Have you ever wondered if going to school could actually help you live a longer life?
Have you ever dreamed of traveling a distant land?
If so, you have found the right Web Quest.
