Webquest 6u642e

Nombre(s): Webquest TASK 1 A.Use the following websites to identify at least 10 Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals. Also answer the accompany questions or complete the additional tasks for each site. http://www.spanish.cl/vocabulary-lists/spanish-speaking-countries-capitals.htm 1. ¿Cuál es el país hispanohablante más grande y más pequeño del mundo? 2. ¿Cuáles son las seis categorías de los países hispanohablantes? (Use the 21 Spanish speaking countries & their capitals summary chart) 3. ¿Cierto o Falso? Puerto Rico no es un territorio de los EE.UU. (Estados Unidos). 4. ¿Cierto o Falso? Bolivia tiene dos capitales, Sucre y La Paz. B. Include at least 3 flags of Spanish speaking countries not labeled on your map. Place them in their corresponding “país.” http://www.spanishprograms.com/spanish-speaking-countries/ http://spanish411.net/Spanish-Speaking-Countries.asp 1. ¿En cuántos continentes se habla español? 2. Identifica tres países 3 no hispanohablantes que también hablan un poco de Español. C. Use the following image to help you complete your Spanish speaking countries map.

TASK 2 Use the following links to research various historical events in Spanish speaking countries. Then, choose 5 historical events (each from a different country). Fill-in the table below and write a short 1-2 sentence description about each event you chose. Spain: https://www.thoughtco.com/key-events-in-spanish-history-1221853 Latin America: https://www.thoughtco.com/important-events-in-latin-american-history-2136471 Spanish Speaking Countries: http://www.learn-spanish-help.com/history-of-spanish-speaking-countries.html País

Evento Histórico

Descripción

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TASK 3 Use the following links to complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the Spanish-speaking culture and your own. SITE #1: http://www.learnspanishtoday.com/ Step 1: Scroll to the bottom of the webpage and click on Spanish Culture. Step 2: Click on any of the 4 categories under Cultural Information (Spanish Music, Spanish Cuisine, Spanish Holidays, Facts about Spanish Speaking Countries) to learn more about the Spanish culture. Step 3: If you choose/click on Spanish Music. 1. Read the short summaries provide on traditional music and popular music today. 2. Click on Maná under Links to Official Sites of Spanish Speaking Musicians and Singers. This will open a new window. a. Click on the tab titled Tours. Name at least 3 cities & the country that Maná will visit on their tour. i. _______________, _______________ ii. _______________, _______________ iii. _______________, _______________ b. Return to the homepage by clicking on the heading Maná. On the right hand side, scroll down and find the 3rd to last box containing songs by Maná. Listen to at least 1 of their songs. i. Canción: ______________________________. ¿Te gusto o no te gusto?

3. Go back to the original site (http://www.learnspanishtoday.com/). Under Spanish Music, click on Luis Miguel. This will open a new window. a. On the bottom right hand corner, next to the Facebook & twitter symbols, click on IR A SITIO. b. On the left hand side click on Biografía. Answer the following question about Luis Miguel. i. ¿Cuántos años tiene Luis Miguel cuando gana su primer (1st) Grammy? c. Click on the tab titled VIDEOS. Listen to at least 1 of Luis Miguel’s songs. i. Canción: ______________________________. ¿Te gusto o no te gusto? 4. Feel free to explore more about other artist under Spanish Music. Step 4: If you choose/click on Spanish Cuisine. 1. Read About Customs. Identify at least one custom that is different from your own culture.Why? a. Custom: __________________________ b. Why? ____________________________________________________________________________. 2. Read About Cuisine and fill in the table below with 3 food items you have never eaten. Include the name of the food item, an image of the food item (use Google Search), and when it is served. Platillo: Platillo: Platillo: Imagen:

Imagen:

Imagen:

¿Cuándo se come?:

¿Cuándo se come?:

¿Cuándo se come?:

3. Next, visit the first link under Some external links to sites about Spanish cuisine (http://www.tienda.com). a. Click on the SHOP ALL tab and select Food from the drop down menu. b. Find the Seafood category and click on it. Then Click on Bonito Tuna. c. Find the most expense item and click on it. i. ¿Cuánto cuesta? ______________ ii. Why is it the most expense item? 4. Review the vocabulary listed at the bottom of the webpage. Step 5: If you choose/click on Spanish Holidays. 1. Name at least 3 Spanish holidays celebrated in different countries. Fill in the table below with: 1) the name of the holiday, 2) where it is celebrated, 3) when it is celebrate, and 4) give a short description of the holiday (DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM THE SITE). La celebración ¿Dónde se celebra? ¿Cuándo se celebra? Descripción 1. 2. 3.

Step 6: If you choose/click Facts about Spanish Speaking Countries. Read the summaries provided on Lifestyles, Fashion, Sports, etc. and answer the following questions. 1. What is 1 custom that is slowly fading away? Why? 2. What is the main sport of all Spanish speaking countries? 3. List the top 3 most populated Spanish speaking countries. Include their population. País Población 1. 2. 3. SITE #2: http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/233391/food-dishes-of-the-spanish-speaking-world#.WNhol4WcHIU Read about the 6 food items provided on the site. Are any of them similar or different to dishes in your own culture? Have you tasted any of these dishes? SITE #3: http://www.donquijote.org/culture/ If you would like to compare & contrast your own culture to that of the mother country (Spain), use the link above. Use any of the categories listed under Spanish Society. Read the short summaries provided under each category and explore any additional links under each category. An interesting category to visit would be Languages in Spain. Consider how many different languages are spoken in your native/mother country in comparison to Spain. TASK 4 Watch the short YouTube videos on multiple Spanish-Speaking countries (also previously seen in class). Analyze the information, images, etc. presented in the mini video tours. You may choose a city presented in the YouTube videos or search for your own city. In groups of 3-4, create a short 1-2 minute video tour or promotional video on a Spanish speaking country. Your video must include the following information and answer the following questions. Be persuasive, creative and innovative! 1. Los del grupo 2. Nombre del pais y la capital a. ¿En qué país/ciudad están? b. ¿Cuál es la capital? 3. ¿Por qué es importante o especial ________? You are not limited to the 3 requirements listed above. Feel free to add more and be persuasive, creative and innovative! Ecuador: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zERCnhAUPlg Peru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi4H_e8d6z8 Colombia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w1ybwh5gws España: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu0xOFM5JDY Chile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBjJqBGfGs