Introduction

Back to home = Introduction = // There are portals at Melbourne Zoo! In the darkest corners where nobody thinks to look. But you have been chosen. Only you can enter the portals and discover the world beyond this one. But step carefully, as portals can close as quickly as they can open. Keep focussed and return home as soon as you can. //

How to complete this WebQuest
Your adventure begins with the Journey to the Portal where you must calculate the cost of travel from home to the zoo. Is it cheaper by public transport or by car? How much does it cost to get to the zoo? Does that make it an expensive day out? In groups of four you are asked to choose an animal and work out directions from the zoo entrance to the animal's enclosure - and check them during your excursion to the zoo. You are asked to research 'your' animal and present your findings on a poster for presentation at the conference which concludes this WebQuest.

Once these tasks are completed, you can enter the portal and travel to your destination (enter at own risk!). Take care! Once there you must research the culture of that country to be presented in a multimedia presentation. Additional tasks include investigating the cuisine of the country and putting yourselves in the picture (walking in someone else's shoes). Hopefully the portal will remain open so you can travel home!

On your return to Australia you are asked to write a newspaper article about your experiences and prepare a two-minute news item. In your art classes a diorama of the zoo will be created. A page of 'additional journies ' is included, as extension tasks for the more enthusiastic students.

The conference at the end is a celebation of learning and a chance to showcase the different presentation types prepared by yourselves and your peers. It is designed to be run along the lines of a professional conference and gives you the opportunity to present to your peers and conversely, to listen to presentations by your peers. Good Luck!

** You do not have to put yourself in danger to find the portal! **

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