WORLD TRAVELER ASSIGNMENT

Throughout this semester we have had the opportunity to learn about different countries and locations around the world. You now have an opportunity to take what we have learned and create a dream trip you would like to take. Each of you has been given the chance to visit any place on the globe you wish. You must present to your teacher what you will require for your trip. Much like any big trip, there is much planning to do before you can travel to you dream destination. You will have to create the following travel plans so that you are ready to embark on your trip. This will be your final project of the year.

Passport

Country Information

Country Map

Itinerary

Places of Interest

Reflection Questions

This assignment is Due: 6/10/2013 ( Monday)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

PASSPORT

(Draw and color your passport photo. Head and shoulders only)

Last Name: _______________________________________

First Name: _______________________________________

M.I: _________

Gender: _________

Place of Birth: _______________________________________

Date of Issue: _____ / _____ /______ Date of Expiration:_____ / _____ /______

Signature: ______________________________________

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COUNTRY INFORMATION

Name of Country: ___________________________

Capital: ____________________________________

Country Flag

Flag

Country Leader

Leader: _________________________________

Title: ___________________________________

Type of Government:

_________________________________________

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COUNTRY INFORMATION

Continent: ______________________________________

Neighboring countries: ________________________________________________________________

Population: ______________________________________

Size (sq. mi.): ______________________________________

Major cities:

1.)_______________________________________________

2.) _______________________________________________

3.) _______________________________________________

Major Landforms (deserts, mountain ranges, etc.):

1.) _______________________________________________

2.) _______________________________________________

3.) _______________________________________________

Major bodies water (rivers, lakes, seas, etc.):

1.) _______________________________________________

2.) _______________________________________________

3.) _______________________________________________

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COUNTRY MAP

Your country map should include the following:

1. The information that you listed on your country information sheet on the previous page.2. The location of the historical and cultural sites you will be visiting on your trip.3. A map key that will label all of the information and a scale to show distance.

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ITINERARY

For pricing on plane tickets visit Orbitz.com and select the FLIGHT ONLY button. You may want to search by city since it will be easier to locate an airport.

Depart: _____ / _____ / _____ Return: _____ / _____ / _____

Total Days: ________ Totals

Airline: Class: ______________

Ticket Price: $__________.____ $__________.____

For Hotels click on the HOTEL ONLY button and then enter the city, point of interest, region or airport. Different locations mean different hotels. Days must total the number of days of the trip

Accommodation: ________________________________ Location: _______________________________Rate: _______________ x Days _________ Cost: ` $__________.____Accommodation: ________________________________ Location: _______________________________Rate: _______________ x Days _________ Cost: ` $__________.____Accommodation: ________________________________ Location: _______________________________Rate: _______________ x Days _________ Cost: ` $__________.____Accommodation: ________________________________ Location: _______________________________Rate: _______________ x Days _________ Cost: ` $__________.____

Spending BudgetYou will be given a daily budget of $150.00 for spending money (food, purchases, expenses, etc.) while on your trip. You will total is with dollars, but you will also have to convert your money into your destinations currency. You can use coinmill.com to convert you currency and get your currency name.

Daily budget ( $150.00 x ____ )Budget Total $__________.____Country's Currency: _______________________Spending money converted to their currency:

$__________.____ __________.____

Travel NeedsTime to go shopping! You will also get to choose three necessities that you would like to take on your trip (Backpack, camera, hiking boots, etc). Please note item, the store you found it and the price to add to your total.

Item Store

1.) ________________________ ___________________________________ $__________.____

2.) ________________________ ___________________________________ $__________.____

3.) ________________________ ___________________________________ $__________.____

TOTAL COST: $__________.____

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Site SeeingWhat major cities or landmarks will you visit? Write a description that includes why you chose this

place, its' importance, and what city it is located in. Draw and color a photo of you at this location while on your trip.

Identification – While on this trip you will be two types of site. These sites will either be places of historical value or a wonder of nature. For each location you must identify the site, its location and explain why it is important. As most tourists do, you will then take a picture of yourself at this location. Since you do not have a physically travel to this location, you must draw a picture of yourself at the location.

Historical Site

Description – What is the location that you will be visiting? Give a description of what the site is? Does (did it) it have any specific uses? Where in the country is it located?

Historical Value – What event or use does the site have that makes it important to your country? What event or period was this site in use? Were there any historical figures who were associated with it?

Cultural Site

Description – What is the location that you will be visiting? Give a description of what the site is? Does (did it) have any specific uses? Where in the country is it located?

Cultural Values – Why is this location important to the people of that nation? Why is it visited/used/preserved? Why is important to the people of this country?

Number of sites to visit:

World History CPYou will be required to visit four sites total, with at least two of them being historical sites.

World History HonorsYou will be required to visit six sights total, with at least three of them being historical sites.

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PLACES OF INTEREST

Location: _______________________________________________________________

Type of site: _____________________________________________________________

Description:

Value:

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Reflection

1) What was the most interesting thing you learned when researching your country? Was it a landmark, the planning process, or learning how to plan a trip?

2) When you were planning your trip what route did you choose to go down? Did you opt to go for a luxurious trip or did you go with a more affordable trip. Why?

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Presentation

The following is an outline to help guide you with your presentation. Each bullet point should be answered during your presentation. Each presentation should be well rehearsed and organized to ensure that you can teach your class on your chosen country. The largest portion of your presentation should be you explaining the places you will be visiting. The italicized are terms you should must say in the language in which you are traveling.

Greeting – introduce yourself

“Hello my name is __________”

Introduce your country - its location in the world (continent, neighboring countries/ bodies of water)

Identify your locations – give a brief explanation of each location to draw interest to your country.

Explain why people should visit your country – sell the class on why your country should be visited

Language portion

“Please”

“Thank you”

“How much does that cost?”

“Where is the restroom?”

Conclude your presentation

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World Traveler Grading Rubric

Passport Page (10 pts.)Passport photoand info ____ / 5

Country Information (10 pts.)Flag, poster, leader ____ / 5Country Information ____ / 5

Country Map (10 pts.)

Completion ____ / 5Neatness ____ / 5

Itinerary (20 pts.)Accuracy ____ / 10Completion ____ / 10

Places of Interest (20 pts.)Site 1 ____ / 5Site 2 ____ / 5Site 3 ____ / 5Site 4 ____ / 5

Reflection (10 pts.)Question 1 ____ / 5Question 1 ____ / 5

Presentation (20 pts.)Delivery ____ / 10Organization ____ / 10

Total score: _____ / 100

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