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Virtual Vacation

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Students pair off in teams of two and plan a complete trip through a number of U.S. states. They generate their travel route, convert the distance to miles, find lodging and attractions, pay for food and fuel and journal their experiences.

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trip planning, home economics, Maps

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cross-country trips, Maps, road trips, vacations, math
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3rd - 12th
Subjects
Math
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