Our goals:
Research history of Route 66 in Oklahoma
Find tribal lands across state
Find interesting landmarks along the route
Calculate travel time and costs
Create and present a PowerPoint including all information
Our Jobs:
Historians: You are to research the years of Route 66 from inception to closing. Identify at least 3-5 facts that will add to the story of history of the Route 66 in your state.
Geographers: You are to map out in your state the route to places you will visit. You are to locate their positions on the state map. You are to also help your group examine the various American Indian tribes.
Tour guides: You will choose 2 places in the state to visit and 1 place to stay overnight. Provide pricing and information on each landmark.
Drivers: You will determine, the price of gas to travel. After price is determined, convert using 1950 prices in your state. You will also calculate time of travel using today's speed limit and the speed limit of the 1950's. (T=D/R)
*Math information for drivers:
Equation for travel time: Time (hours)= distance (miles)/ rate (mph)