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Major Transport Routes 1
Students study the major transport routes used in global travel and tourism in this the first of two lessons. They look at the history and evolution of transport routes and how they affect the travel industry focusing in the United Kingdom.
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Ecotourism
Students create a brochure with the perfect vacation to Costa Rica in mind. They make sure that the brochure includes environmentally responsible tourism (ecotourism) after brainstorming what might or might not be included.
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New York Earns Title: Empire State
Seventh graders study the Erie Canal and New York state. They design a three-day vacation itinerary using tourism sites, which highlight historical facts and include the modern remains of the New York Canal system.
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Dry Season and 'Green' Season in Costa Rica
Students explore the seasonal changes in Costa Rica. In this dry season activity students use the Internet to locate science data then generate data for precipitation.
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Life In Space
Students figure out how to design their own space station. They take a tour on the International Space Station to see what living there is really like, and how lessons learned on the ISS help pave the way for future space tourists.
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Private Sector Enticing Public into Final Frontier
Learners study entrepreneurship in space. In this space science instructional activity, students discuss an article provided and explain why their senses are important to finding opportunities. Learners list three possible opportunities...
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Reading Comprehension
In this ESL worksheet, students read the given article and its presented vocabulary throughout. Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.
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Out of the City and Into the Soup
Students examine the issue of air pollution. They read and analyze an article, evaluate the responses of state and federal officials to the problem, conduct Internet research, and write a letter to their senator and congressman.
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Hospitality Habits
Students identify the six most important hospitality habits and use them in their own jobs and communities. In this hospitality lesson, students identify the top hospitality habits and create a map of their town to use the habits in the...
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Niagara Falls Reading Comprehension Passage
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, student read a short passage about Niagara Falls before answering 6 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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Sars
Young scholars discuss the Sars outbreak in 2003. In this biology lesson, students research the effect of the outbreak to the world. They create a public announcement about the topic.
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Transportation in East Asia
Learners engage in research about the subject of transportation in Eastern Asia. The size of countries and population pose challenges that are studied and reflected upon in student writings from the information found.
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Facts on Coastal Tourism
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration surveys coastal travel and tourism, which is the largest industry, employer, and foreign-revenue earner in the United States.
Other
Official Travel Information for Chile
Virtually visit Chile with this offering from the official tourism corporation, a private non-profit entity, whose mission is to promote Chilean travel industry internationally. Find out about Chilean activities, culture, weather,...
Other
Arizona Office of Tourism: Visit Arizona: Facts About Arizona
Travel guide for Arizona, including parks, things to do, places to stay, and geographic information.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Travel Newsletter
In a role as the director of tourism for a student-selected city, state, or country, students conduct online research to create travel newsletters enticing tourists to visit their chosen areas. Newsletter content includes location,...
USA Today
Usa Today: 'Anne of Green Gables' Still Rules Prince Edward Island
This news article, dated August 5, 2008, talks of the importance of Anne of Green Gables to Prince Edward Island's tourism industry, although many islanders seem to have tired of the attention still given Green Gables as a tourist...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Malta: Economy
A look at the economy of Malta, which is based primarily on tourism. See if there are other ways for Malta to bring in money. A chart gives some quick facts about the economy as a whole. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Tds: Croatia: Economy
See how Croatia's economy has turned around since the 1990's. Read information about its tourism and increased foreign investment. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Cambodia: Economy
A discussion of the present state of the economy in Cambodia from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the garment industry and read the chart that has information about the economy as a whole.
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Tds: Mauritius: Economy
Find out why Mauritius' economy is so dynamic and successful. Learn about its exports, industry development, and long-term plans. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tunisia: Economy
This comprehensive look at the economy of Tunisia includes information about its revenue-generating industries, trade agreements, average annual income, and governmental oversight of some of the economy. Information from the U. S. State...
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Tds: San Marino: Economy
A brief look at the economy of San Marino, which depends heavily on tourism, but also has other industries. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Swaziland: Economy
Read how Swaziland is attempting to expand its economy beyond agricultural products. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.