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Now you will  get a peek at  the Afghan people and begin learning some of the vocabulary and language connected with their culture.  Remember this will be like a very small taste of the culture.  No two people are exactly alike even though they are from the same country.  Be sure to read each set of directions before beginning each task. 

Let's begin!

1. First you'll need to open up the Sleuth Finder's Log to record information during this WebQuest.  Use the minimize and maximize buttons as you work on the log. Click on File Save As and be sure to save the completed Sleuth Finders log to your student folder.  When you are finished print out a copy of your log. 

2. Next, go to Afghanistan to begin answering  questions #1-4 on your Sleuth Finder's Log. You may need to click on the word "map" to get more information.  You can read more about Afghanistan by going to the CIA Factbook.

3. Here are a few other key vocabulary words you will need to understand. You may have heard some of them on the news.  Follow the links to discover their meanings. You can find the answers to questions #5-9 here.

Learn more about the above words by clicking here:

Here are more links about Afghanistan with pictures to show you what Afghanistan is like:

Afghanistan for kids    Growing up in Afghanistan    What do they eat?

4. Take a few minutes to listen to the Dari language in and.mp3 sound format. Click on the headphones to begin the recording.

5.  You were just listening to the Gospel of Luke spoken in the Dari language, one of the two main languages in Afghanistan.  Now you will have a chance to view both the Dari and Pashtu alphabet.  You will be making a presentation to the class on how to write at least 3 letters in either alphabet.  You may also learn how to pronounce the letters.  Take time to explore each Web site.  On a sheet of paper label the language you are writing and record your letters.

6.  Read a couple of short biographies on Deborah Ellis. Be sure to read the question #11 on your Sleuth Finder's Log before beginning this activity.  

7.  Now you will get to use your artistic talents by coloring in some paper doll models to look like someone you might meet in Afghanistan based on what you have learned about clothing in this WebQuest.  Choose either a BOY or GIRL.  When you open up the site go to FILE/ Print.  Then print a second paper doll that you will color to look like you.  After you print a copy of the doll, add clothing from what you learned in #3.  Color the second doll to look like you.  When you are finished list at least 4 facts you have learned about Afghanistan during this WebQuest on the back of the Afghan doll.

8.  Finally, you will complete a compare/contrast bubble web about similarities and differences between you and Afghans.  Use Inspiration to make your comparisons and contrasts. There is an Inspiration bubble web in your student folder named "Breadwinner." Fill in the bubble web and resave it in your folder. 

Congratulations!

 You have completed this WebQuest