The Webquest you are about to experience allows you to learn about and enjoy many of the aspects of your "other nation", France. You'll have the opportunity to inquire about virtually every aspect of travel in and around Paris, France. You'll plan an itinerary for travel as if for a family trip. Read on to discover more about your "trip"...
In answering the questions, keep in mind that you'll be evaluated based on the following criteria:
50% overall plan for trip
20% thorough coverage of question material
20% organization
10% correct spelling and punctuation
Consider whether each sight is a cultural treasure, artistic must-see, or simply a fun place you won't want to miss in your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity trip. The choices of where you will plan to visit are your own. Just make sure you've chosen well.
1. Where is France, anyway?
2. What five sights would you most like to visit with your family while in Paris? Where are they located? How much time would you need at each location? How much money for each attraction?
3. What weather do you expect for your trip? (What time of year are you going?)
4. How does the American dollar compare to the French Franc?
5. What adjustment must you make to your watch when you arrive in Paris?
6. Describe the French flag.
7. Name three of France's artistic masterpieces that you'd like to see while in the City of Lights.
8. Tell me the French expressions for the following English words:
please
thank you
bathroom
how much?
Where is...?
hello!
goodbye!
yes
no
I'd like...
9. Where might you shop while in Paris?
10. What are the following:
Rive Gauche
Rive Droit
La Seine
arrondissment
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