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China

 

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

 

 

Introduction

The Beijing Olympics are only weeks away! As the opening ceremony draws closer there are many tourists from around the world preparing to get-away to China to experience this exciting event. In preparation for the upcoming summer Olympics the television show Getaway is going to air a special edition of ‘Getaway China’. This show will educate and entertain the audience of potential travellers about China and the upcoming Olympic Games.

 

 

 

Task

To start off you will need to research a range of information about China and complete your research booklet.

Then you will need to work in a small group (3-4 members) to plan and prepare the "Getaway China" show. Each member will present one segment of the show.

 

 

Process

To complete this television production you will need to take on a number of important roles.

 

 

 

RESEARCHER- Firstly, you will need to independently research all of the areas to be covered in the show and complete the booklet.

SCRIPT WRITER- You will then need to write and prepare your segment of the television show.

PRODUCER- Practice your presentation individually and as a group.

TV STAR!- Present ‘Getaway China’ to your peers.

 

 

The topics for the segments of your show must include:

Optional additions to your segments may include:

 

 

 

Resources

An historical place in China

Maps

http://www.china-family-adventure.com/china-map.html

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Great Wall of China

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/

The Forbidden City

www.chinavista.com/beijing/gugong/!start.html

Tiananmen Square

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/tianan.htm

http://www.chinavista.com/experience/tiananmen/main.html

 

Chinese culture

http://chineseculture.about.com/bl_index.htm

Food

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/cuisine.htm

Clothing

Ancient Chinese clothing

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/clothing/index.htm

Modern Chinese clothing

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/10/941/traditional-chinese-clothing1.asp

Art

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/paper_cut.htm

Dragons

http://www.china-family-adventure.com/chinese-dragons.html

 

 

Special events and occasions

http://www.china-family-adventure.com/chinese-festivals.html

Chinese New Year

http://www.familyculture.com/holidays/chinese_new_year.htm

http://www.wku.edu/~yuanh/China/culture.html

 

Chinese Games

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/traditional_chinese_games.htm

http://chineseculture.about.com/library/weekly/topicsub_game.htm

 

Fun Facts about China

http://www.tooter4kids.com/china/fun_facts_about_china.htm

http://www.muddlepuddle.co.uk/The%20World/Country%20pages/china%20facts.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/3614/funfacts.htm

 

 

 

Evaluation

Your team work and organisation as a group will be assessed during the planning and producing process.

Your television segment will be assessed individually and your teacher will provide you with the criteria.

 

 

 

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed your investigation into China! Through this WebQuest you have learned about a new culture and have gained a greater understanding of their characteristics and customs.