PLAN YOUR DREAM TRIP!!
Description of Activity Students will work in groups of 2 or 3. They will complete a list of required activities relating to their trip using the Internet, PowerPoint, and
Word. The “trip” will begin on June 24 and end on July1. Class time will be used from March 23-April 3. Presentations will be given on April 6, 7, and 8. All groups should be prepared to present on the 6th of April. No late projects will be accepted since this grade will be part of the third quarter grade. It may be necessary for your group to plan a day to stay after – its up to you, use your time wisely!!!
Purpose of Activity Students will integrate (use together) Internet, PowerPoint and Word while working as a team. This is designed to be an exercise in teamwork as well as computer use.
Steps Involved
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1. Determine work groups.
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2. Brainstorm a list of destinations.
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3. Choose your group’s destination.
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4. Decide on the best method of transportation (car or plane).
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a. Car – need to determine (and print) directions (use a mapping site).
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b. need to determine amount of time it will take (many mapping sites do this for you).
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c. need to determine price of gas for the trip (assume your car gets 25 miles to the gallon and you can assume a price of $1.25 per gallon of gas).
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a. Plane – Need to select an airline and a flight (www.nbtravel.com/info1.sht
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b. need the time of departure and time of arrival at your destination
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c. need to determine how much it will cost
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5. The group must find and agree on a place to stay.
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6. A total price for the hotel for a week must be determined.
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7. You must agree on (and describe) 2 specific activities you want to do.
(hanging out is not an option!)
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8. Locate and agree upon 2 restaurants you would like to try (no McD’s or BK).
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9. Produce a map of where your hotel is located.
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10. Create a descriptive flyer about your trip (use computer).
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11. Create a PowerPoint presentation to show the class about your trip.
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12. Prepare a one page written report on your destination (use proper report form).
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13. Type a letter to an information source asking for tourist information (create an actual envelope since we will be sending these).
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