We will be working on this performance task until May 15th (approximately).
You are a travel agent specializing in trips to historic sites. You have been contacted by a family of four who needs your help. They are thinking about a coast-to-coast vacation from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA. They want to travel by train and would like to visit at least four National Historic Landmarks between these two locations during their trip. They are willing to stop along the way and rent a car to get to these landmarks. Depending on the distance from the train stations, the family may need to stay in a hotel. To assist in planning the lengthy trip, you are to construct two products. The first is required and the second product is a choice from three possibilities. See the list that follows:
1. REQUIRED PRODUCT (work as a group to complete): Create a chart of the train, hotel and gas expenses the family will encounter. Use http://www.amtrak.com/home to determine the cost of the trains the family will use. The family plans on renting a 2013 midsize SUV when they need a vehicle. Determine the amount of gas that they will need, as well as the amount of money they will need to spend on gas. Remember that different areas have varying gas prices, so use the website www.gasbuddy.com to determine the approximate gas price for the places where they will be filling their tank.
2. CHOOSE ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS (individual work):
A. Research different National Historic Landmarks that would be generally along the route from Baltimore to Los Angeles that the family can visit. The following websites may be helpful: http://www.nps.gov/nhl/find/statelists.htm -OR- photos -OR- historic landmarks. The family would like to visit different types of landmarks, so be sure to pick four that reflect different events or time periods. Create a multimedia presentation highlighting the importance of these four landmarks. Be sure to include the historical significance and geographical locations and significance of the landmarks.
B. Create a map of the course that the family will take on their trip. Include the National Historic Landmarks they will visit as well as the hotels they will stop in along the way. You can use www.mapquest.com to help with routes, distances, and time as well as www.hotels.com to determine the location of any hotels needed.
C. Create an electronic trip itinerary (chart, powerpoint, etc.) to present to the family of the intended trip. Include summary of each National Historic Landmark, the map of the train route, the roads that will be traveled from the train stops, distances, time, and gas and hotel expenses. This should all be connected with a calendar so the family knows where they should be when.
TOMORROW I will share essential and guiding questions, class videos, and research articles.
HOMEWORK: In your MTN, write a list of at least 10 possible historic landmarks that you want to consider for the Coast to Coast Performance Project.
