A Trip to Jerusalem Web quest



An Internet WebQuest - A Trip to Jerusalem

Created by Sigalit Arditi

Introduction

In this WebQuest you will explore and learn more about Jerusalem.

Jerusalem has suffered in recent years from a lack of tourists due to the very complex political situation. Jerusalem is sacred to Judaism, Islam and Christianity ; therefore, finding sites of interest for a variety of religions and tastes should not be too difficult.

The Quest
In this activity you will plan a trip to Jerusalem and produce a tourist brochure to attract tourists. Focus on the major tourist sites in the north, center and south of Jerusalem.

The Process and Resources

In this WebQuest you will be working together with a group of students in class. Imagine that you have to take a group of tourists on a tour of Jerusalem and decide where they will go and which sites they will see.

Plan a tour which will be fun and will include the north, center and south of Jerusalem. Cut on expenses whenever possible; avoid five-star hotels and expensive restaurants and design a brochure that will list and explain the places that you chose to visit as a group.
 

Phase 1 - Background: Something for Everyone

Use the links below to answer these basic questions:
Where will you go and what sites will you see?
What hotels or hostels will you stay at?
Where and what will you eat?
What clothes will you bring for that time of year?
How will you get around the country?

Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives

INSTRUCTIONS:

Plan your trip while catering to the following needs:

The artistic: this person prefers to visit in museums, exhibitions and art galleries.

The adventurous: this person prefers to go on hikes, climb mountains, see nature, go scuba-diving, etc.

The shopper: this person loves to shop and prefers to visit busy streets and go to shopping malls.
Do not forget to integrate maps and pictures in your brochure.
 

Phase 3 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus

Use information, pictures, maps, and facts that you have found in the sites that you have visited.

Decide together as a team about the places that you will visit.

Phase 4 - Real World Feedback

Excellent:
1. All the components of the brochure are completed.
2. Brochure is very organized, written in good English and is easy to understand.
3. Brochure is very aesthetic and includes pictures and maps.

Good:
1. All the components of the brochure are completed.
2. Brochure is organized but missing some information. The English is good but has some mistakes.
3. Brochure is aesthetic. Includes at least 2 pictures and 1 map.

Needs Improvement:
1. Not all the components of the brochure are completed.
2. Brochure is not organized, many mistakes in fluency and accuracy.
3. Brochure is not aesthetic. Does not include neither pictures nor maps.

Your Contact is: the designated contact

Conclusion

Israel is a fascinating country both in tradition and culture. By getting to know Israel better, we can learn to appreciate the remarkable opportunities that this country can offer and become more attached to it. Hopefully, this activity will encourage us to contribute to the domestic tourist industry as well as become better spokespeople for our country.