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Name:____________________ |
Date:_____________________ |
Subject: Foreign Language (Spanish)/Geography Grades 9-12 |
Professor: Aimee Thompson/Eva Tomecka |
Introduction:
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Vamos
de Vacaciones! You are going on a getaway excursion to a foreign
country. You will be using online resources to research your choice of
a Spanish-speaking country and will combine the information into a
travel brochure to share with the class. |
Task:
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What
country do you feel is the most student-friendly and exciting
Spanish-speaking country to visit? Prove your point by highlighting the
most important points of interest about your country, the most
student-friendly accommodations and the most varied and exciting
sight-seeing opportunities in your country. |
Process:
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You
will research a number of online resources to plan a 7-day excursion to
a Spanish-speaking country of your choice. You may focus on one or two
cities, or a particular region of your country. You will research
possible airlines, hotels, daytrips, restaurants, historical sites,
culture sites, outdoor adventures and more. Your brochure must include:
Map--Label at least 10 landmarks on your map; you may cut and paste a
map or draw it by hand. Cultural Information--List at least 10 pieces
of cultural information or interesting facts a student traveler should
know about the country before visiting. Historical Facts--List at least
10 noteworthy historical events in the country's history.
Itinerary--Include a trip itinerary for 7 days, giving specific details
as to what the traveler will be doing each day; include airline used,
which hotel the traveler will stay in, where meals will be eaten, what
tours will be taken, and what sights will be seen. Please include the
cost of your trip in your brochure. |
Resources:
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Use the Rollyo list of travel/geography websites for your research:
http://rollyo.com/aimeevt/geographytravel_ls_589/ You may also use the
library's online subscription database, CultureGrams. For your
itinerary, you may use Expedia.com or Travelocity.com. A separate list
of citations is required. You will submit a list of any resources and
websites you use (articles, photos, maps, etc.) in MLA format. http://www.atlapedia.com Atlapedia: Key Facts and Statistics on Countries Around the World
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ Advertisements: No CIA--The World Factbook
http://www.countryreports.org Country Reports: Cultural and Historical Facts
http://geography.about.com Geography Facts and Statistics
http://www.lonelyplanet.com Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information
http://www.nationalgeographic.com National Geographic--Travel and Geography
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html Portals to the World--Electronic Links to Information on Countries Around the World
http://www.trekearth.com/ Trek Earth--Photography and Culture Around the World
http://www.wikitravel.org Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net World Travel Guide
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Evaluation:
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Your brochure will be graded based on the rubric you will be given. Requirements:
Map--15 points possible.
Cultural Information--20 points possible.
Historical Information--20 points possible.
Itinerary--30 points possible.
Resources (in MLA format)--5 points possible.
Neatness and Creativity--10 points possible. |
Conclusion:
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You
will do a self-evaluation of your brochure on the day of your
presentation. After looking at other students' trips, how would you
change yours? You will also present your brochure to the class and will
survey your fellow classmates and teachers as to their opinion of your
brochure and the information you provide. At the conclusion of all
presentations, the class will vote on the most interesting, exciting,
and student-friendly trip. The winning trip will be highlighted at the
International Club's meeting. |
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