Objectives:
Explore the geography of your adopted country, discover 8 historical, political, or cultural sites and describe their significant.
Use resources to create an travel itinerary for visiting 8 locations in your country!
Creating a travel journal or itinerary of your visit to 8 significant spots in your country is a fun and creative way to really get to know this country you have adopted!
Assignment
Research Help:
Do a search for the "official travel guide for ____________" - this will probably provide you with some good results!
Here are some links below to help you get started!
Another Example: Vietnam Travel Itinerary
Journal Option: The journal option will allow you to use your creativity - as you "pretend" that you really have taken that trip! The writing style is more relaxed and conversational - but don't forget all writing and grammar rules still apply!
Itinerary Option: This option will allow you to create a more formal and fact based presentation by creating a suggested "itinerary" for someone interested in taking a trip to your adopted country. If you prefer a more "factual" approach to writing, you would most likely enjoy this option. (You can do the "Top 10 places to visit and why!" - see above video)
Even though you will be asked to visit places that have historical or cultural significance, try to find places that peak your interest and that you can imagine wanting to see yourself!
I look forward to hearing about your journey and being able to get to know your country from "your eyes!
Rubric for Journal or itinerary Assignment
____I have an introduction to my travel journal or itinerary. (paragraph 1)
____ I have at least 10 entries from at least 3 different cities which includes:
____A descriptive paragraph that includes the historical/cultural significance of the location. (paragraph 2-7)
____A digital image or video that represents the location (8 images/video)
____ I have a conclusion. (paragraph 12)
____ My sources are cited at the bottom of the page or at the end of my presentation.
____ I have checked for spelling and grammar errors.
____My project has been added to my PAC portfolio.
Sample Guatemala Travel Tour via Google Maps
Objective: To identify the geographical regions of your designations from your travel itinerary and plot them on a map using Google Maps or Tour Builder.
Directions: With your travel itinerary locations, create a 'tour' using Google Tour Builder (if unavailable create a Map using Google Drive). Example of 'tour' https://goo.gl/wur1nL.
____ My tour or map has a distinct title (5)
____ I have at least 5 locations designated on the map or tour (5) that that includes:
____A descriptive paragraph that includes the historical/cultural significance of the location. (25)
____A digital image or video that represents the location (5)
____ I have checked for spelling and grammar errors.
____ My map or tour is properly shared for viewing.
____My project has been added to my PAC portfolio.
Please find and print 2 outline maps of your country. Each map must have a key, scale, title (of which type of map you are presenting) compass, and be colored. These maps will then be scanned and uploaded to your web page.
Map # 1. Political. It must include the capital, major cities, and neighboring countries. E.G. A political map of England must show its relationship with Ireland and the rest of Europe. A map of England on its own would not suffice. Example of a Political Map
Map # 2 Physical. This map must show the major bodies of water, deserts, mountains, plains, swamps, temperature, elevation, etc. Example of a Physical Map
Extension Option ~ View the travel video to the right and use tools at your discretion to create your own Top 10 Attractions of Country!
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