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==How this WebQuest was planned ... ==


 * 1) The teachers involved in producing the WebQuest decided on the key concept/topic that was to be explored. They decided on Cultural Diversity with a focus on immigration.
 * 2) The teachers looked at the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) to determine what the appropriate student level was for this WebQuest. The host content area was also determined as being The Humanities – History. Other curriculum areas for the integrated unit were also noted.
 * 3) Essential questions for students were developed keeping in mind the focus of immigration and the effect it has had on Australia’s cultural identity.
 * 4) The teachers undertook research in their chosen topic.
 * 5) The teachers visited the Immigration Museum themselves for further research and to obtain ideas for the unit of work.
 * 6) Appropriate tasks for VELS Level 4 students were developed and handouts for students to download from the WebQuest and complete along the way were also produced.

How the WebQuest should be used...
This integrated unit of work is designed for upper primary students lasting an intended period of approximately 6 weeks. Prior to having students begin the WebQuest teachers should introduce the key topics of Cultural Diversity and Immigration. Within this, the term multiculturalism should also be explored. Further discussion around these topics should be undertaken after students complete Task 1 of the WebQuest.


 * Teachers note 1:** This WebQuest was designed around an interactive and engaging excursion to the Melbourne Immigration Museum, however if it is not viable for your class to visit the museum, Task 2 of the WebQuest could be adapted using the online resources provided by the Melbourne Immigration Museum - [].


 * Teachers note 2: ** Groups should be predetermined by teachers, taking into account student ability levels, ensuring that each group has an even spread of high and low level ability students. The country of origin and relevant immigration stage that students will focus on for the group work should also be determined by teachers in order to ensure that the 4 main immigration stages are covered and different cultures are investigated.

Applicable VELS References - Level 4...
To see a list of the VELS references that are applicable to this Quest, click on the following link: [|Relevant VELS references.doc].

Teachers Resources...
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 11pt;">To see a list of the resources that were used to assist the teachers in creating this WebQuest, click on the following link: [|Teacher Resources.doc].

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 9pt;">WebQuest creators: Jacquie Cummaudo and Amy Cunniff