Curated OER
Komm mit! Our Vacation
Students study the German language. They research in small groups and create a Power Point presentation, write an essay with 15 sentences in German, prepare a food or wear a costume, and give an oral presentation.
Curated OER
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Students use the internet to research the location of their summer vacation trip. Given the demographics, they plot the location on a world map. They create a brochure using the information they collected. Using PowerPoint, they develop...
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"Planet" Vacation
Young scholars research a location of their choice using the internet. They list the characteristics of the location and why they chose it as their ideal vacation spot. Using maps, they pinpoint their destination and trace their route....
Curated OER
Homeschooling Chronicles - Educational Vacations
You can make a vacation an educational and fun experience.
Curated OER
Job Prompt Entries
Students explore the role of journal writing. In this written communication lesson plan, students discuss the purpose of journals as well as cohesive devices. Students then respond to 2 writing prompts that require them to write using...
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The Vacation Can Be An Education
Fifth graders are given a worksheet in which they choose a location they would like to visit. As a class, they brainstorm a list on what needs to be done before they go on their trip and why it is important to have a plan. To end the...
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Family Vacation
In this writing sentences practice worksheet, students write 7 sentences pertaining to a dream vacation they would like to take.
Curated OER
The Ultimate Vacation
Students use research skills to solve a problem. They research information needed to plan a vacation. Students create a letter, a flyer, an itinerary, an activity list, cost spreadsheet, a reference page, table of contents and a title page.
Curated OER
How is a Human Vacation Like an Animal Migration?
Students compare animal migrations with human vacations. They consider the preparations involved, the purposes of travel and the consequences of any mistakes.
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: Travel and Tourism
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information.
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: Todo Sobre Espana
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information. In Spanish and German also.
Other
Geo Beats: Guided Video Tours and Reviews of Travel Destinations Around the World
Sample the unique character of some of the most popular travel destinations in the world at the award-winning video network site GeoBeats.
Other
Stoa & the Tourist Office of Spain: Home Page
The Tourist Office of Spain and the Spain Tours Operators Association offer a wide variety of help for the those thinking of traveling to Spain. From advice on pre-trip preparations to what is hot in Spain this year, this site has it all.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Latin America
This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.