Pobre Ana

WEBQUEST

You will be “virtually” traveling to Tepic, Mexico to understand the setting of the short novel Pobre Ana.

USE THE WEB SITES TO FIND THE ANSWERS, If the website doesn’t work, try GOOGLE.

1.      Where is Tepic, Nayarit? Mark it on the map!

Go to  http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/mexico/Michoac-n-Zacatecas/Nayarit.html

2.      What is the population of Tepic? (the city, not the state Nayarit)

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3.      What are their main industries?

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4.      What types of plants and animals live there?

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5.      Name one advantage and one disadvantage to the area:

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6.      What is the weather in Tepic today? (in Spanish!!)

http://www.worldtimeserver.com/weather_in_MX-NAY.aspx?forecastid=MXNT0065

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7.      What is on the front page of the local newspapers in Tepic?

http://www.eltiempodenayarit.com/

http://www.elsoldenayarit.mx/

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8.      Tepic is at the foot of a ___________________________________.

http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/nayarit/tepic.html

Name 3 sights/places of interest in Tepic.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g679578-Activities-Riviera_Nayarit_Pacific_Coast.html

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/shop_pickandmix/previews/puerto-vallarta-pacific-mexico-nayarit-preview.pdf

Or:  http://www.surf-mexico.com/states/Nayarit/

Or:  http://www.mexicoguru.com/tepic.php

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What is the theory or legend regarding Mexcaltitán Island?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztlan

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Who are the Huichol?

http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/187-huichol-indians-their-art-and-symbols

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What sort of beliefs are described regarding the Huichol?

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Who are some notable people in the history of Tepic?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepic

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Describe the seal of the state of Nayarit. http://www.turismonayarit.gob.mx/informacioni.html

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 Now find a hotel there.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g499444-Tepic_Pacific_Coast-Vacations.html

Use the Web to plan out your week. Explain where and what you will do each day. (you can travel to nearby places and explore!)

After visiting these sites about Tepic, Nayarit  in Mexico, explain 4-5 interesting things about this region that you did not know,. Be specific… simply saying “It is nice” is not an acceptable answer.

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