1. For second graders by Mrs. Ludwig Click To Start

2. Table of Contents Introduction Task Process Evaluation Information Sources Conclusion

3. Introduction When you got home from school last night, your parents told you they decided the family will take a trip to Mexico this summer. The problem is you will only have time on your trip to visit one city. Your job is to help your parents decide between Mexico City and Guadalajara! Click here for a map of Mexico. Try to find both cities.

5. Task To select the best place to visit, you will be learning about what makes each city special. You will: Learn about things to do and see in both Mexico City and Guadalajara. Learn about the weather in the two cities. Create a T-chart that lists the advantages of each place. Write a letter to your parents explaining why you chose the city you chose. Plan a list of items to pack for your trip. Bring in to school a real suitcase filled with what you decide to pack!

6. Process In order to pick the best place for your trip, you must first learn about the things to do, places to see and weather in Mexico City and Gaudalajara. Click here to choose a website about Mexico City. Click here to choose a website about Guadalajara.Click here to choose a website about Mexico City. Click here to choose a website about Guadalajara. Using what you learned from the websites, make a list of the advantages, or good points, for each city. Click here to begin typing in your T-chart.

7. Mexico City Websites Introduction to Mexico City 1 Introduction to Mexico City 2 Explore Mexico City Photographs of Mexico City: Average Temperatures in Mexico City

8. Guadalajara Websites Introduction to Guadalajara Explore Guadalajara Photographs of Guadalajara Average Temperatures in Guadalajara

9. Evaluation It is now time to make your final decision on which city you will take your vacation to this summer! Take a look at your t-chart to help you decide. Write a letter to your parents to convince them to choose either Mexico City or Gaudalajara. Your teacher will provide you with paper. If you finish early, you may begin making a list of things to pack on your trip using Kidspiration. Even if you don’t finish your list in school, you still must prepare for your trip at home. On Friday, bring in a real suitcase filled with real items to share with the class. Click here to begin your packing list in KidspirationClick here to begin your packing list in Kidspiration.

10. Conclusion Your family is excited about all the planning you put into the trip. Your parents think you made a good decision! The class can’t wait to hear all about your exciting summer vacation! Be safe and have a wonderful trip!

11. Information Sources Time for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/hh/goplaces/article/0,28376,591668,00.html http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/hh/goplaces/article/0,28376,1668027,00.html Explore Mexico for Kids http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/kids/explora/html/home.html The Weather Channel Weather.Com http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/MXDF0132?from=mont h_bottomnav_business http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/MXJO0043?from=mon th_bottomnav_business Trip Advisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g150800-w2-Mexico_City_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g150798- Guadalajara_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html#16779565