Travel to South Africa
A WebQuest for World Geogrpahy
Mr. Holland
Introduction
The Travel Channel has decided that it wants to create a new series about the best
country to visit on each continent. Research teams have been formed to investigate
countries around the world. You have been assigned to the Africa unit. You and your
colleagues need to decide which country in Africa should be included in the series. You
now have to research and organize a presentation highlighting the culture and history
of an African country. Each group must do it’s best to present an accurate picture of
their country while explaining why people would want to travel to Africa.
The Task
Your task for is to design a travelogue for a modern country in Africa that your
producers will use to decide which country will be included in the series. It is your job
to explain an overview of your country to potential travelers. You will be researching
and presenting information on the government, economy, history, culture, arts, etc.
You will also want to inform people of what they need to know before they travel in a
foreign country, such as places of interest, and any travel precautions. You will
organize this information into a Power Point presentation and present it before the
group of producers.
The Process
You will be assigned a group to research a modern African country. Your task is to
research and present the benefits and dangers of traveling abroad.
1. First, you will be assigned a group and a country. The possible countries for this
project are:
Angola
Zambia
Botswana
Malawi
Mozambique
Lesotho
Namibia
Swaziland
Zimbabwe
Madagascar
STEP 1: TAKING NOTES
SLIDE CONTENT
Names: _______________________________________Period: _____
NOTES
RESOURCE USED
(write internet address or book
used)
Slide 1: Country and group
members’ names
(3 Points)
Slide 2: Flag
(3 Points)
Slide 3: Geography
(land and climate)
(7 Points)
Slide 4: Map of the country
(2 Points)
Slide 5: Historical facts
about the country—the
main things to know
(6 Points)
Slide 6: Culture: Such as…
- People/languages
- Way of life/Entertainment
- Sports, hobbies, etc.
-Traditions/holidays/festivals
-Religion
-Food: popular dishes,
common foods eaten
(6 points)
Slide 7: Natural Resources
(5 Points)
Slide 8: Economy &
Government: How people
make a living, what types of
products they produce, what
kind of governmental system
they have
(5 Points)
Slide 9: Tourist Attractions:
Important landmarks/famous
places
(5 Points)
Extra Credit Slide (Points
Vary)
1. Once you have your group and your country, you need to divide up the
information topics equally. Each person is ONLY responsible for researching
and presenting information on the topics assigned to them.
2. Use resources in the library and on the Internet to research and take notes on
your topics. Consider: Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Books, & Magazines. Use the
following resources to get started:
African Art:
1. National Museum of African Art
http://www.si.edu/nmafa/
2. Nok Museum
http://www.harlemm.com/nokbeta/
3. MFA Boston Collection of African Art
BBC – The Story of Africa: History of Africa from the Dawn of Time to
the Present. Information on Regions, People, Religion, etc.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/features/storyofafrica/inde
x.shtml
CIA World Fact Book – Maps, Information on Geography, People,
Government, Economy, Communications, Transportation, Military, and
National Issues
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
PBS Africa – Check out Explore the Regions, and the Photoscope
sections. You’ll find information on the climate zones, information on
the people, recipes, music, customs, etc. There are also many pictures
from people’s daily lives. You can also explore by country,
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/index.html
Travel Channel Destination Guide - Choose your country and find
information on it’s culture, environment, history, money, transportation,
attractions, and more…
http://travel.discovery.com/dest/dest.html
Water in Africa – Stories, Pictures, Facts, Maps, and More.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/water/africa/index.html
Wonders of the African World – For information on History, Culture,
and More Pictures.
http://www.pbs.org/wonders/index.html
Public Broadcasting Station
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/southern/southern_overview.html
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
http://school.eb.com
Username: saisdms
Password: saisd
World Book Online
http://www.worldbookonline.com
Username: saisdms
Password: saisd
World Festivals
http://www.festivals.com/search/map_region.aspx?RID=europe
National Geographic Map Machine & Country Profiles:
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/countryprofiles.html?
3. Gather your notes, pictures, and charts and create a group Power Point
presentation. DO NOT just cut and paste the information. (Use the 6 x 6 rule.)
You should include an introductory slide with a title and all group members’
names. Your group should then have a minimum of 8 body slides. Your 8th slide
should be a works cited slide with a minimum of 3 sources.
4. Include at least one link to another interesting cite in your presentation.
5. Present your country to your captive audience.