CURRENCY CONVERSIONS WEBQUEST (ITALIAN)

Unit: Travel and Services

Prior Learning: Students are familiar with expressing prices in euros and dollars.

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to research currencies used in Italian-speaking countries and develop further understanding of exchange rates.

Standards: Cultures, Comparisons, Connections

R3: Analyze culture through history, media, and culturally informative texts.

W10: Write frequently on a variety of topics for a variety of purposes.

Materials Used: anticipatory set, currency conversion chart, student computers with Internet access, reflection/closure

Estimated Time: 50 minutes

Lesson Overview:

1. Students research the various currencies used in Italian-speaking countries.

2. Students are introduced to currency conversions and exchange rates.