`Lets Go on a Museum Hunt!

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Ok everyone! We just returned from our trip to the museum where we got the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt in order to help return the museums prized items back to where they belong for Dr. Green.

Before we left, we were told about an old treasure mad that Dr. Green saw on a boat trip to Mexico.

Calling All Treasure Hunters! Knowing that our class has recently been studying about the geography and culture of South America, Dr. Green has enlisted our help as her guides to uncover the hidden treasures of Grey Beard the Pirate!

In order to accomplish our mission, Dr. Green has provided us with a drawn copy of the map, based on her recollections.

We were also told that the treasure is believed to have been divided among four different countries in order to prevent one single individual from finding the entire prize and using the vast riches for evil purposes!

Our Mission!! Before we embark on this dangerous mission, we will first divide up in four different groups, each researching one of the four countries. You will then answer provided questions about the area, and create a poster to present demonstrating the geographic features and major cultural aspects in order to guide us on our journey through South America.

Good Luck Treasure Hunters!!

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Group 1 Argentina
Researcher You will be responsible for researching the country and proving your group with the information they need to proceed. Worksheet Recorder You will be responsible for recording the information obtained by the researcher and filling out the worksheet with the help of the group. Poster Board Creator You will be responsible for creating the poster for your group. Presenter You will be responsible for presenting the poster and answering questions about the information. Worksheet

Group 2 Brazil
Researcher You will be responsible for researching the country and proving your group with the information they need to proceed. Worksheet Recorder You will be responsible for recording the information obtained by the researcher and filling out the worksheet with the help of the group. Poster Board Creator You will be responsible for creating the poster for your group. Presenter You will be responsible for presenting the poster and answering questions about the information. Worksheet

Group 3 Chile
Researcher You will be responsible for researching the country and proving your group with the information they need to proceed. Worksheet Recorder You will be responsible for recording the information obtained by the researcher and filling out the worksheet with the help of the group. Poster Board Creator You will be responsible for creating the poster for your group. Presenter You will be responsible for presenting the poster and answering questions about the information. Worksheet

Group 4 Ecuador
Researcher You will be responsible for researching the country and proving your group with the information they need to proceed. Worksheet Recorder You will be responsible for recording the information obtained by the researcher and filling out the worksheet with the help of the group. Poster Board Creator You will be responsible for creating the poster for your group. Presenter You will be responsible for presenting the poster and answering questions about the information. Worksheet

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Comprehension

4 Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

3 Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.

2 Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.

1 Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.

Preparedness

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is Student does not seem at all prepared to somewhat present. prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Content

Shows a full Shows a good Shows a good Does not seem to understand the topic understanding of understanding of understanding of very well. Teacher Name: Rebekah Anglian the topic. the topic. parts of the topic.
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Collaboration with Peers

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports shares with, and the efforts of others in the group. Often is supports the not a good team member. efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

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Big Idea: Cultures and Societies Culture is the way of life shared by a group of people, including their ideas and traditions. Cultures reflect the values and beliefs of groups in different ways (e.g., art, music, literature, religion); however, there are universals connecting all cultures. Culture influences viewpoints, rules, and institutions in a global society. Students should understand that people form cultural groups throughout the United States and the World, and that issues and challenges unite and divide them. Academic Expectations 2.16 Students observe, analyze, and interpret human behaviors, social groupings, and institutions to better understand people and the relationships among individuals and among groups. 2.17 Students interact effectively and work cooperatively with the many ethnic and cultural groups of our nation and world. SS-7-G-U-3 Students will understand that regions help us to see Earth as an integrated system of places and features organized by such principles as landform types, political units, economic patterns and cultural groups. SS-6-CS-U-5 Students will understand that an appreciation of the diverse complexity of cultures is essential in our global society.

Congratulations, Treasure hunters! You have navigated your way through your assigned country. All thats left to do now is claim your prize! .

Unfortunately, we were never given the exact coordinates of where the treasure is located. So in order to uncover your reward, you must complete one more mission and decipher the following clues very carefully. Its all up to you!! And remember.X marks the Spot! Good Luck!!

Group 1: Argentina

Your treasure can be found at the Heart of the country. In the city where the grass stands tall and the people are plentiful! Go to the site of the first skyscraper in the Capitol city to claim your prize!

Group 2: Brazil

To find your treasure, go to the largest city in your country. From there, make your way to the historical railways station built between the years 1895-1901! Good luck!

Group 3: Chile

Your portion of the treasure can be found in the largest city of Chile, which also serves as Chiles capitol. Now go to the tallest building in all of South America to claim your prize!

Group 4: Ecuador

To find your treasure, make your way to the city designated as the Headquarters of the Union of South American Nations. From there, visit what is known as the most important neo-Gothic architecture in Ecuador and one of the most representative of the American Continent.