Vacation to a National Park
Cynthia Hansen
114 Followers
Grade Levels
7th - 9th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.7.2
CCSSW.7.4
CCSSW.7.6
CCSSW.7.7
CCSSW.7.8
Formats Included
- Zip
Pages
5 pages
Cynthia Hansen
114 Followers
Description
Use research, writing, and math skills to explore a U.S. National Park!
Students choose and research a United States National park, then plan a family vacation to the park.
Students use documents to record information:
• Research sights and activities at the park
• List basic information about the park
• Summarize the history of the park and why they want to visit the park
• Use information about climate and weather to decide on travel dates
• Create a spreadsheet and figure costs for travel, lodging, meals, fees, and souvenirs
• Choose to create a journal about the “trip” or a brochure about the park
Includes seven activities and a grading rubric.
The zip file includes PDF and Word documents.
This project addresses CCSS writing standards, math standards, and 21st Century Skills
CCSS: W2, W4, W6, W7, W8
Iowa Reading Standard: IA1
21st Century Skills:
Model the process of financial planning based on personal prioritization of wants and needs. (21.6-8.FL.1)
Create an effective spending plan using informed decision-making skills. (21.6-8.FL.2)
Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. (21.6-8.TL.3)
Use critical thinking skills to conduct research, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate technological tools and resources. (21.6-8.TL.4)
Students choose and research a United States National park, then plan a family vacation to the park.
Students use documents to record information:
• Research sights and activities at the park
• List basic information about the park
• Summarize the history of the park and why they want to visit the park
• Use information about climate and weather to decide on travel dates
• Create a spreadsheet and figure costs for travel, lodging, meals, fees, and souvenirs
• Choose to create a journal about the “trip” or a brochure about the park
Includes seven activities and a grading rubric.
The zip file includes PDF and Word documents.
This project addresses CCSS writing standards, math standards, and 21st Century Skills
CCSS: W2, W4, W6, W7, W8
Iowa Reading Standard: IA1
21st Century Skills:
Model the process of financial planning based on personal prioritization of wants and needs. (21.6-8.FL.1)
Create an effective spending plan using informed decision-making skills. (21.6-8.FL.2)
Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. (21.6-8.TL.3)
Use critical thinking skills to conduct research, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate technological tools and resources. (21.6-8.TL.4)
Total Pages
5 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 Week
Last updated Apr 9th, 2016
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Standards
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CCSSW.7.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
CCSSW.7.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSW.7.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.
CCSSW.7.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
CCSSW.7.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
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