1. The Orient Express Webquest Created by Casey Bean

2. What is a Webqueest? 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.

3. The Orient Express Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

4. Task 1 The Marvelous Train 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

5. Task 2 How much would such a journey cost? 1. How much would a journey from Venice to Paris cost? 2. Are meals included in the price? 3. What would be the total cost if you were traveling with a younger sibling that is 10 years old? 4. What type of currency do you need to take with you on the Orient Express? 5. 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

6. Task 3 The Murder on the Orient Express Answer these questions by researching online. 1. Where was Agatha Christie born? 2. Name two awards Christie has received in her life. 3. How many detective novels did Christie write? 4. When did Agatha Christie die? http://kirjasto.sci.fi/christie.htm http://www.online-literature.com/agatha_christie/

7. Evaluation You must complete all tasks. Make sure your writing is legible. This assignment is due September 11, 2012

8. Sources of Pictures http://www.rextravel.com/rail/vsoe/graphics/ vsoemap.gif 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://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/S 9GBFsdt9oI/AAAAAAAAQdY/QxWl5HGnrz E/s1600/Orient+Express.jpg http://www.danubiusmagazin.hu/magazin/to rtenelem/orient.gif http://www.danubiusmagazin.hu/magazin/to rtenelem/orient.gif