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Let's Plan a Trip! Lesson PlanLet's Plan a Trip! Lesson Plan
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
WebQuest
Year
1999
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Let's Plan a Trip!

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Take a virtual trip to see other countries and cultures! After learning about different cultures and populations, English learners think about a place they'd like to visit. Small groups or individuals plan a trip to a country of their choice using a variety of resources and considerations. 

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Concepts

Research, the internet, countries, cultural awareness

Additional Tags

ELD, esl, cultural studies, culture, cultures, foreign countries, technology literacy, Travel, internet research, authentic learning task, programs

Instructional Ideas

  • Have kids work on their project throughout a semester, or during a unit about travel
  • Encourage English learners to practice their travel-specific vocabulary in the project

Pros

  • Prompts kids to think about different aspects of travel, including weather and foreign embassies
  • Includes numerous websites for kids to use in their research
  • Assessments include authentic tasks for kids to complete, such as a travel journal
  • Offers opportunities for kids to learn more about their countries of origin

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  • Main project page is not available, but the overview of the lesson could be great inspiration

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