Project+Components

Dream Vacation Project Components

=Step 1: Choose your location=
 * ===Pick three places you would like to research as part of this project.===
 * ===You cannot do the same location as someone in your class.===
 * ===Sign up on the clipboard.===
 * ===Ms. Kraft will assign you one of your three choices by the end of the day.===

=Step 2: Plan your itinerary=
 * ===Save this template to your H: Drive.===
 * === [[file:Itinerary Planning Sheet.docx]] ===
 * ===Fill in the information with where you will go on what days===

=Step 3: Research= = Step 4: Firm up your itinerary =
 * ===Save this template to your H: Drive===
 * [[file:Dream Vacation Research Notes.docx]]
 * ===You will need to include the following information in each section:===
 * ====Date you accessed the website====
 * ====Name of website====
 * ====Website address====
 * ====Information you are using from that website====
 * ====Image you are using from that website====
 * ====Image citation====
 * ===Using the information you found while researching, complete your itinerary with costs, mileage, etc.===

= Step 5: Budget =
 * ===Sample Excel Workbook===
 * [[file:Dream Vacation Sample Workbook.xlsx]]
 * ===Excel Workbook with notes on how to use it===
 * [[file:Dream Vacation Sample Workbook with Notes.xlsx]]
 * ===Complete each section with the mileage and costs you have determined through your research.===

= Step 6: Map your route =
 * ===Create placemarks for each place you stopped along your journey===
 * ===Include the following:===
 * === Location Name ===
 * ==== Address ====
 * ==== Image (if you located one) ====
 * ==== Short description of what you did while you were there ====
 * You may use [|Google Maps] or [|Scribble Maps] - check edmodo for log-in information

= Step 7: Blog =
 * ===This can be done while you are working on the other steps===
 * You can sign in to your account with [|Kidblogs].
 * ===There must be entries for the following:===
 * = Preparing for your trip =
 * = Each day you are traveling =
 * = Wrap-up =

=Step 8: Pamphlet=
 * ===Use Word or Publisher to create a pamphlet.===
 * ===This poster should include photographs and information that would make you want to go there===