Planning sheet for Latin America project

Task / Date / Done by
Choose a country and do research using at least 3 different resources.
History, Culture, Physical characteristics
Government (organize information) / Feb
11,
2013
Monday / Feb
15,
2013
Friday
Create you’re 6 column brochure (can be computer made). Brochure must advertise and highlight attractions. (look at PowerPoint for more info. Write according to people who want to book a ticket.) / Feb 15, 2013
Friday / Feb 25,
2013
Monday
Do you’re reflection answer one of these questions:
BASED ON WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED,WOULD YOU VISIT YOUR COUNTRY? WHY OR WHY NOT?
WHAT INFORMATION PRESENTED PIQUED YOUR CURIOSITY AND POSSIBLY A DESIRE TO VISIT YOUR COUNTRY?
WHAT INFORMATION DID YOU THINK WAS UNIMPORTANT AND WOULD NOT AFFECT YOUR DECISION TO TRAVEL TO YOUR COUNTRY? WHAT KINDS OF INFORMATION, IF ANY, WOULD YOU ADD? / Feb 25,
2013
Monday / Feb 26,
2013
Tuesday
Finish any last minute details and revise and edit you’re project. Look over and make sure there are no grammar errors. / Feb 26, 2013
Tuesday / Feb 27,
2013
Wednesday
TAKE IT TO SCHOOL AND MAKE SURE YOU HAND IT IN!!!!!!! / Feb 28,
2013
Thursday / Feb 28,
2013
Thursday

Extra information:

  • Make sure you don’t leave it for the last minute
  • Make your brochure eye catching as well as informative.
  • Keep information user friendly. Create a desire to come and explore the many facets of your country.
  • Your brochure should include appropriate pictures or graphics to enhance your presentation.
  • Final print copy should be in your own creative words not those that you borrowed!
  • You must include a brief history of your country.

You must include information that meets the needs of each tourist: the food, culture (language, music, customs and celebrations), sports & recreational activities, major landmarks, the government, geography & landforms and natural resources.

Find, evaluate, summarize, and paraphrase relevant information.

Create a colorful, informative and dazzling brochure that includes the following:

A title or catchy phrase on the first page that will attract viewers.

Name and location of the country.

An itinerary for a 5-7 day trip to your Latin American country that appeals to all 6 tourists who have booked this trip.

At least 4 pictures-graphics.

An advertisement for your travel agency, Trips "R" Us.

Correct spelling, punctuation, capitals, sentences, and grammar.

Create a presentation to promote this trip to future travelers. Be creative!

Name:______

I am studying______

*fill out this chart for organized information

government / Land features / Historical sites/ landmarks / Food and contribute to the culture / Recreational activities / Jobs and economy

Did You Do Everything?

Did You Use 3 Resources?Yes No

Does your brochure show ads on attractions?Yes No

Does your brochure cover what we want?YesNo

Do you have a reflection?YesNo

Is your reflection 1 page long?YesNo

Did you revise your project 2 times or more?YesNo

Did you edit your project 2 times or more?YesNo

Does your project have any grammar errors?YesNo

Did your friend go over ALL of your work?YesNo

Did you put it in a nice Ziploc bag, ready to go?YesNo

Fix all of the no’s!!!

My name is ______and my project is all done!