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Recreations and Attractions

Recreation allows people to ______. The activities help to create a balance, a harmony in life that helps to maintain wellness and wholeness. Recreation activities can be both ______and ______. Passive activities include reading, fishing, playing and listening to music, gardening, playing computer games, watching tv or movies, attending a museum, participating in arts and crafts are a few. Active recreation includes all sports, hiking, aerobics, rock-climbing, and camping.

U.S. has ______that are ______, such as Yellowstone National Park. The ______was established in ______by Congress to ______and provide for their ______in a way that leaves them ______. National parks preserve exceptional lands for public use, emphasizing the ______and endangered plant and animal species and ______. ______fall under the care and jurisdiction of the N.P.S. The N.P.S. also manages many other ______such as the Freedom Train in Boston, Independence Hall in Philadelphia and the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Annual visitation to the parks exceeds ______.

Parks often employ the following persons to operate the park:

______– Sole law enforcement in the park, operates the camp grounds, performs search and rescue, and provides EMS

______-creates and provides educational curriculum for everyone-children to adults in the form of walks, talks and tours

______– provides for the ongoing health of the natural and cultural resources

______– responsible for the roads, buildings and bathrooms

______– takes care of human resources, purchasing, contracts and property management

Cities also have ______funded by ______and operated by ______. Golf courses, community meeting rooms, swimming pools, beaches, picnic areas, winter sports facilities, game fields and playgrounds are some of the facilities provided.

Commercial Recreation– involves a ______of the recreational activity.

1920’s a small tea room and berry farm owner created different attractions to the site to keep waiting customers amused. After a gradual expansion, over eighty years, ______has become the ______. Today it is 150 acres of ______, attractions, ______entertainment, historical exhibits, ______. The park features 6 themes: Ghost Town, Indian Trails, Fiesta Village, the Boardwalk, Wild Water Wilderness, and Campy Snoopy. The original owner, Mrs. Walter Knott was quoted as saying “The ______the world becomes, the more people ______. We, the amusement park operators, try to provide those simple things.”

Theme Park Industry

Theme parks create an______. The ______, one ______, rides, shows foodservices, ______are all orchestrated around the theme. They can be based on ______-based theme, ______, ______, ______, ______, ______, ______or other concepts. Many of the country’s most well known parks are located in Florida; Walt Disney world, Sea World, Water Mania, Wet’n’Wild, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island.

Millions of people (over 150 million each year to be exact) visit U.S. ______, ______and ______each year. Two of the most popular zoos in the U.S. are the ______, CA and the ______in D.C. Zoos not only house and show animals, but also attempt to ______on animal life, conservation issues, and the interactions between various living organisms. Some zoos house ______as well. Aquariums are attractions that provide thrilling educational experiences to millions of tourist each year. There are many aquariums throughout the U.S. The ______is located in Corpus Christi, TX.

______are also sources of entertainment and education for visitors. Recently heritage tourism has gained popularity with the ______and older adults. The N.P.S. maintains properties listed in the ______which is an official list of districts, sites, building, structures and objects ______. Some examples of N.R.H.P.s are: ______, The French Quarter, The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, The ______, The Freedom Trail and The Liberty Bell. The number of museums in the U.S. has quadrupled since 1950. There are many types of museums, including ______, ______, science, technology, natural history, ______, and ______. Some of the larger examples are: The ______, ______, Chicago and The Natural History Museum of Houston, TX.

______is all about keeping the quality of product and guest service at the highest levels. It boils down to ______!! Revenue minus expenses = profit. So managing a theme park, museum or other attraction is like ______. Planning is essential to ______. ______is planning for the long term success of the business. An example of strategic planning would be planning for ______. ______is short term planning. An example of tactical planning would be ______for the next month so ______. Management teams organize departments and job assignments. ______(finance dept.) has the job of checking to make sure the results were what they should be (was the revenue & attendance, etc as expected?). Managers also must ______, ______the best employees. Many attractions employ the use of ______as a cost saver.

Income from attractions can be broken down into three basic categories: ______– ______% of revenue; ______– ______% of the revenue and ______– ______% of the revenue. Food and Beverages are sold via ______(carts, kiosks, etc.) located throughout the park and ______located centrally in the park. ______are often located throughout the park and the largest shop is located at ______. Maps are publicly displayed throughout the park to help guest locate ______, ______, ______, ______and retail shops. Maps may also be given out at the park entrance or downloaded to smart phones.

______contain information about the attractions such as ______, ______, ______, and general operating information. All public parks should meet ______that allow every person access to all parts of the park.

Professional Organizations provide many benefits to both the members and the industry as a whole. ______was founded in ______. It is the largest ______for permanently situated amusement facilities world-wide. IAAPA helps members improve their ______, ______, ______and ______while maintaining the highest possible professional standards in the industry. IAAPA holds annual ______, produces monthly ______, hosts informative webpages as well as provides ______, and other educational opportunities for members. The organization also helps to establish ______. The organization offers many ______for members as well as service opportunities. ______are afforded many opportunities for learning, mentoring and scholarships. ______is the charitable arm of IAAPA. Terminally or chronically ill children and families are given ______(World Passport) for one year to attractions.

Project ideas:

  1. Research the Houston City Parks & Libraries system
  1. Research Houston area museums
  1. Research the professional sports world in Houston (men’s and women’s)
  1. Research Texas aquariums and zoos
  1. Research National Parks, Seashores, and Forests in Texas
  1. Research Amusement Parks in Texas
  1. Research National Historical Places and Sites in Texas
  1. Research State Parks in Texas
  1. Research activities and attractions in Waco, TX
  1. Research the Bullock State Texas History Museum, and the three Presidential Libraries located in Texas

Your group is to create a PowerPoint highlighting your TEXASBEST!

Slide One – your names and the attraction/category/city

Slide Two – location of your attractions/city with a map

Slide Three – Hours/dates of operation; admission fees

Slide Four –What social media is used to promote this attraction?

Slide Five –What educational opportunities are offered?

Slide Six –Is there a plan for group visits, Field Trips, use of the property for private functions such as receptions?

Slide Seven –Food and Beverage offerings at the attractions & Gift Shops

Slide Eight –Accessibility (ADA required modifications)

Slide Nine –Pictures of the attraction or activities at the attraction

Slide Ten – Sales pitch- why you think everyone should visit this attraction! Highlight different reasons for going to this attraction. Something like a Top Ten List is wonderful here!

Slide Eleven – list all websites used while gathering information for this project

Requirements:

You must print your PowerPoint with 4 slides to a page; grayscale only to submit after your presentation. You must email your ppt. to prior to or on the due date of the project. The paper copy of the ppt. is to be submitted in a decorated folder. Decorations should reflect the attraction.

You must divide the slides odd #’d are to be created and presented by one partner, even #’d slides are to be presented by the second partner. This division of work is to be indicated on the printed copy. You must submit your notes written on notebook paper during your research. You are to create a set of notecards for your five slides to be used during the presentation.

You must practice your presentation in class at least once.

You must create a visual aid that will be distributed to the class as a reminder/souvenir of the attraction.

You must be prepared to answer unusual questions about your attraction.

No-Nos

You may not cut/copy/paste words from websites or photos either. You may use freeimages.com for your pictures.

You may not talk during other’s presentations; doing so will result in a 10 point deduction from your score.

You may not submit late work unless you have an excused absence or the direct approval of Mrs. McCann.

You may not read from the screen during the presentation, you may glance at it for reference, but I suggest the use of note cards during the presentation. Ave’ will be the “clicker.”

Daily Plan of Work

Day One: receive assignment, access the internet and begin search for information, writing information down on notebook paper

Day Two: build your five slides; print your grayscale copy; decorate your folder cover; plan your visual aid

Day Three: Create your note cards; practice the presentation in the classroom; complete any remaining work.

Value of Assignment:

Each day you will receive a daily formative grade of up to 50 points for your work in class. Before you leave class you must show Mrs. McCann the fruit of your work for the day (what you have done that day!)

The decorated Folder and notecards will be 100 formative points

The Power Point (both emailed and printed) will be 200 points, Summative (2 Tests Scores). It will be graded on spelling, grammar, readability, information and appropriate font/background.

The Visual Aids (the giveaway souvenirs) will be worth 50 formative points

The Presentation will be worth 100 Summative (1 Test Points)