The Orient Express
Webquest
Created by Casey Bean
What is a Webqueest?
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A webquest is a research based project
that can be completed by using links on the
internet.
In order to be successful you will have
three tasks to complete.
The Orient Express Tasks
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Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 1 The Marvelous Train
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In this task you must report why these dates are significant to the Orient Express. Fill out this
chart and share what happened on these dates.
Dates
1889
1891
1909
1914
1929
1934
2009
Use this link to help you out.
http://seat61.com/OrientExpress.htm#Chronology
Task 2 How much would such a
journey cost?
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How much would a journey from Venice to Paris cost?
Are meals included in the price?
What would be the total cost if you were traveling with a
younger sibling that is 10 years old?
What type of currency do you need to take with you on the
Orient Express?
What is the agenda for your trip from Venice to Paris?
Please hand write your responses.
http://www.orient-express.com/web/vsoe/journey_questions.jsp#122975
Task 3 The Murder on the Orient
Express
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Answer these questions by researching online.
Where was Agatha Christie born?
Name two awards Christie has received in her
life.
How many detective novels did Christie write?
When did Agatha Christie die?
http://kirjasto.sci.fi/christie.htm
http://www.online-literature.com/agatha_christie/
Evaluation
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You must complete all tasks.
Make sure your writing is legible.
This assignment is due January 18, 2012
Sources of Pictures
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http://www.rextravel.com/rail/vsoe/graphics
/vsoemap.gif
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/S
9GBFsdt9oI/AAAAAAAAQdY/QxWl5HGnrz
E/s1600/Orient+Express.jpg
http://www.danubiusmagazin.hu/magazin/t
ortenelem/orient.gif