TRAVEL THE UNITED STATES

By: Educ 519
 

 

Introduction

The United States of America is one of the largest and most varied nations in the world. Its magnificent landscapes, pop culture and world class cities bring visitors from far and wide.
Unfortunately, many Americans have yet to see and experience the wonders and beauty found in their own country, but you can use this chance, and your computer, to plan and organize a trip in which you explore and enjoy seven major regions in the United States.
Lucky for you, you get to plan what you want to see, what you do, and where you go.
Enjoy planning your trip and exploring many of the interesting sites throughout the beautiful US of A!

 

The Task

In the picture above the United States is divided into separate regions. You will be planning a trip to visit one state in each region of the U.S.
While in each state, you will explore some of the major attractions and learn about the state, its people, and its culture.
Your task is to create an itinerary and budget to help you organize and plan your trip, and write a letter to your family convincing them to take the trip you have selected.
(An itinerary the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one.)

 

Resources

 
Here is a map of the United States to help plan your trip.

The Hotel and Travel site can help locate and price hotels, car rentals, and airline flights.  DO NOT ENTER CREDIT CARD INFO HERE!

Once you know your where you are departing from and where you are going, you can determine the Distance Between.

The United States Census Bureau offers demographics and population information for each state. (Estimations are acceptable.)

Tourism Offices are a great way to learn about a state and many of the attractions.

All information should be organized on the Itinerary.

All expenses should also be recorded on the Budget .

 

Map

Distance

Population

State

Hotel & Travel

Itinerary

Budget

 

The Process

• Choose one state in each region of the United States which you want to visit.

 
• Draw the path which you plan to travel on the map provided.  (Note: your school is your starting and ending point).

 
• Color the states you plan to visit on the map.

 
• For each state you plan to visit follow the steps below:
1. Decide on the price and the type of transportation to get you to your destination.
2. Determine the distance you must travel.
3. Find the population and demographic information.
4. Determine at least two major attractions to visit.
5. Locate and price Lodging to stay at during your visit.
6. Record all information on the Itineray Worksheet for each location.
7. Repeat for each destination.
• Complete the Budget Worksheet, which shows the expenses determined by the Itinerary and describes other expenses which you feel may be a part of your trip.

 
• Write a letter to your family, persuading them to take the trip.

 

 

Your final product will be evaluated for the following criteria:

                                Itinerary
                                                Attractions Listed with Clear Descriptions
                                                Data Entered Accurately

                                         Budget
                                                Accurate Data Displayed
                                                Identified At Least Three Logical Additional Expenses

                                Letter to Family
                                                Opinion Clearly Stated
                                                3 Reasons/Examples that Support Your Opinion
                                                Grammar
                                                Proper Letter Format

(See Scoring Rubric) (See PA Geography Standards)

The United States is the most culturally diverse country in the world.  There is so much to see and do in this vast land that it would take more than a lifetime to accomplish it all.  Perhaps your research, planning, and persuasion will pay off and you can begin your own exploration of the United States.

Created by EDUC 519
Last updated June 11, 2008
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