USF's WebQuest
And the Winner is....
Awarding Women of Excellence
Holly Julian
There are women in the spotlight for many
reasons, and this webquest will have students compare women from many different
aspects of life. There is an award for women who have accomplished
extraordinary things, or are remarkable for some particular reason, and the
students are to be the judge.
Assume you are on a panel of judges. The
panel is responsible for researching two women and nominating one of the women
for the Lilith Prize, an award celebrating excellence among women.
The potential nominees are...
| Oprah Winfrey | Marie Curie | Elizabeth I | Catherine the Great | Cleopatra | Eleanor Roosevelt | Harriet Tubman |
| Christina Aguilera | Britney Spears | Jennifer Lopez | Venus Williams | Lindsay Lohan | Missy Elliott | Madonna |
The students will first break into groups
of four. Each person will select the part he or she will research, each
research area must be assigned, so negotiate amongst your group on who gets to
do which part. Once the roles are assigned, and the research is completed,
gather all the information together, and become the judges panel. These judges
will compare the two women researched, analyze the contributions and impacts
made by each, and decide on the woman to be nominated. The panel of judges must
justify their decision, there is no right or wrong decision, but reasons must be
provided on why one woman stood out. Examples of her work, leadership roles,
any accomplishments or achievements should be provided in your justification.
Once the nominee is selected, a presentation must be assembled by the group. Each member must contribute equally, as you will be grading your own performance, as well as your group mates. The presentation must include a prop of some sort, be creative!
The project is worth 100 points total.
| Family Background | 10 points | Place of birth, date of birth, family structure, as well as the political and cultural environment of the times should all be researched. |
| Educational Background | 10 points | High School, College, Course of Study, Training,... |
| Career Background | 10 points | Her beginnings as well as the Highlights, Achievements, Accomplishments |
| Impact on Society/Culture | 10 points | How did she make her name known? In what ways, if any, did she influence society, either past or present, and will she continue to influence future ones? |
| Justification | 10 points | A clearly worded, well thought explanation with references to specific accomplishments/achievements/activities to back your reasoning. |
| Presentation | 25 points | It must be neat, professional, and eye-catching. The presentation needs to be well delivered (rehearsed) and from 7 to 10 minutes. |
| Creativity | 25 points | Just be original and put thought into this project! Don't forget your prop- which can be anything appropriate to the subject matter. (If you are unsure consult your teacher for approval) |
At the conclusion of the class
presentations, all of the class members will be the final panel of judges and
select one woman to receive the Lilith Award. Each student will hand in their
vote along with a short explanation for the choice.