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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read about and discuss the fifty-three recommended travel destinations for 2008 from the Travel section of The New York Times. They list three places they would each like to visit, read and discuss the news article, and create...
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Personal Stories of the National Parks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore historical information about U.S. national parks using the stories of Edward and Margaret Gehrke as a primary source document. In this United States geography, history, and literacy activity, students view the diary...
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Tour Guidance

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research, write, edit, illustrate, and compile a traveler's guide to their town or community for students or teenagers their own age. They read and discuss the Times article, 'Students Visiting? Just Invoke Auntie Mame.'
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Sound and Hearing

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore how sound travels. In this sound lesson plan, students complete seven activities where they observe the different characteristics of sound. Young scholars make sound, watch sound happen, and learn about the ear....
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Elements of Physics: Motion, Force and Gravity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about different human space explorations conducted by NASA. In this physical science lesson, students discuss why space exploration is important. They write a paper about their thoughts on continuing NASA's space...
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The Cultural Geography of Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe Egypt's historical, cultural and recreational sites and activities. They explain Egyptian customs and conduct; and apply what they have learned to create a travel brochure about Egypt.
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Solar System Search

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research topics related to space and the planets using the Internet. They explore various websites, construct scale models of the solar system, and create a travel brochure using HyperStudio computer software.
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Using Bubbles to Learn about Light Interference

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore constructive interference and destructive interference. In this light travel lesson, students follow procedures to discover how light waves travel and experience interference.
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On the Move! Lesson Five

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research how the colonists traveled in the eighteenth century. In this transportation lesson plan, 5th graders complete a graphic organizer about modes of transportation today. Then they discuss the differences for colonial...
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Way to Go! Create a Road Map Game

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars create a travel game of one of the United States. They research a state of their choice and create a travel game using a common road map. They interpret map symbols as they calculate map mileage for their games. They...
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Le Grand Voyage

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders work in collaborative groups to research a country of their choosing. Groups use the internet to their country and plan a trip to that location. Students complete a multi-media presentation of their country, following a...
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Poetry In Motion

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read and analyze poetry and examine the process of writing poetry. They read and analyze the poem "From a Railway Carriage" by Robert Louis Stevenson, and answer comprehension questions. They identify the similes,...
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Sharing Your Vacation-Send a Postcard!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students demonstrate how to write about travel experiences. In this narrative writing lesson, students discuss what the purpose of postcards are and any personal experiences they have had with writing a postcard. Students observe the...
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Getting Here from There

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars role-play early 20th century immigrants on their way to Indiana. They consider the methods of travel available to them and write a letter to a friend outlining their travel plans and adventures during the trip.
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Researching and Writing Travel Brochures

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars design a travel brochure. In this travel brochure activity, students review travel brochures and discuss a travel adventure they would like to go on.  Young scholars prepare an outline of their own brochure with...
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Business Travel Operations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the structure of the business travel industry. They identify the main characters and analyze trends. They read articles and answer questions about the sector as well.
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Making a Travel Folder

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore the United States. In this U.S. geography and expository writing lesson, students select a place in the United States to research.  Young scholars take notes and create a travel "folder," or brochure, using...
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Let's Travel!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students review the rules and expectations, they earn points each day by making the correct behavioral choices. They read maps and do Internet reserach, students become aware of United States and or world geography. Students check...
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Different Ways to Travel

For Teachers Pre-K
Students use concentration and imagination to show different ways to move. For this body awareness lesson, students show different ways to move to music.  While the music is played students move around the room changing their...
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Demonstrate Selling Skills in Travel and Tourism Contexts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how different organizations use selling. They interpret data and analyze customer needs. They practice their selling skills in a sports tourism market.
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Trade and Travel on the Overland Trails

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students compare and contrast trade routes. In this trade route lesson, students explore the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe trail. Students compare and contrast the purposes for these trails.
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COLONIAL FLYERS/TRAVEL BROCHURES TO THE COLONIES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate concepts of history and geography in this lesson. They create travel brochures for travelers who are crossing the Atlantic Ocean to populate the colonies of early America. The brochure has topographical...
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Travel Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers work in groups, researching, planning and presenting a 7-10 day excursion to a Spanish speaking country. This lesson plan emphasizes internet research culminating in an oral presentation of each trip.
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Historical Development of Travel and Tourism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the historical development of the travel and tourism industry as they prepare for Edexcel BTEC National qualification in the United Kingdom. They view a PowerPoint presentation, research the industries development and...

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