VACATION PLANNING a GEOGRAPHY BASED WEBQUEST INTRODUCTION VACATION PLANNING a GEOGRAPHY BASED WEBQUEST BY: STEVEN BOWLING TASK TODAY YOU WILL EXPERIENCE CHOOSING A VACATION DESTINATION. THERE ARE MANY SIGHTS TO SEE IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOW IT IS UP YOU ON WHERE TO GO AND WHAT YOU WILL DO WHILE THERE. HAPPY PLANNING!!! PROCESS EVALUATION CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION CONCLUSION Today you will be working on planning a vacation for you and your family that will allow you to research each of the destinations. From the links I provide you will gather enough information to choose which destination is the best for your family. You will be responsible for turning in a travel brochure that includes: 1. The name of the location you have chosen. 2. A list of 5 places you will visit while there 3. No less than 6 facts about the city you have chosen 4. Why you chose that specific destination and why it is best suited for you and your family. 5. The brochure must include NO LESS than 4 pictures. You will also be giving a short presentation about the destination you chose. TASK PROCESS EVALUATION CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS Task 1 EVALUATION CONCLUSION Task 2 Task 3 There will be three tasks that must be completed to ensure that you will be able to meet the criteria for your travel brochure. Begin with TASK 1 and continue until all have been completed. TASK PROCESS Task 1 EVALUATION CONCLUSION Task 2 Task 3

TASK 1: CHOOSING A DESTINATION INTRODUCTION TASK 1: CHOOSING A DESTINATION TASK I have provided a list of vacation destinations that you may choose to research for your project. Once you choose one, you can begin to collect the information needed for your brochure. PROCESS EVALUATION CHICAGO NEW YORK WASHINGTON DC CONCLUSION SEATTLE HONOLULU LOS ANGELES Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

TASK 2: Facts, History and Pictures INTRODUCTION TASK 2: Facts, History and Pictures TASK The links below will transport you to sites where you may search for your city. These sites will help you find the needed facts for your brochure. You will also be able to find the photos needed to complete the assignment. PROCESS EVALUATION CONCLUSION CITY FACTS CITY INFORMATION PHOTOS Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

TASK #3: CREATING YOUR BROCHURE INTRODUCTION TASK #3: CREATING YOUR BROCHURE TASK Now that you have gathered all the information you need for your travel brochure it is time to put yours together. I have brought in some samples or you may visit the following sites for additional examples. PROCESS EVALUATION CONCLUSION EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

This assignment is worth 50 points. The point scale is listed below. INTRODUCTION GRADING RUBRIC TASK This assignment is worth 50 points. The point scale is listed below. PROCESS 5 Points: Your name is on the brochure 5 Points: Name of city chosen is on front of brochure 5 Points: The proper number of sites you will visit is included 5 Points: The correct number of pictures are used 10 Points: At least 6 facts are listed 10 Points: Clear and detailed reason why the destination was chosen 10 Points: Presentation to class EVALUATION CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION CONCLUSION CONCLUSION Now that you have completed your brochure and become knowledgeable about your destination it is now time to share your vacation with your classmates. PROCESS EVALUATION CONCLUSION