Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Travel
EU: Travel is a significant part of life, enabling cultural exploration, personal growth, and celebrations. It emphasizes the importance of financial planning and collaboration to make travel experiences enjoyable and memorable, reflecting how travel enriches and connects people's lives.
EQ: Why is travel important in our modern lives, and how can we plan and work together to make our trips better?
12th-grade students from your school are planning a graduation trip to Colombia. They've asked the 11th graders for help in creating a budget that covers airplane tickets, accommodation, meals, and one fun activity.
Authentic Resource: Travel website
https://colombiatraveloperator.com/es/
Students will read through this tourist website, select two travel destinations and make a list of accommodation options, transportation methods, tourist attractions.
I can understand the basic aspects of traveling to Colombia.
In pairs or small groups students will select one of the two travel destinations they researched from the tourist website. They will discuss and compare the details they gathered about the chosen destination, including accommodation options, transportation methods, and tourist attractions.
I can collaboratively analyze information from a tourist website to select and present detailed data on two different travel destinations in terms of accommodations, transportation, and tourist attractions, offering valuable insights to their peers.
Prepare a short presentation for the class about your chosen travel destination from the tourist website. Include information about the accommodation option, transportation method, and tourist attraction.
I can prepare and deliver a concise class presentation about my selected travel destination from the tourist website.
Authentic Resource: Video
https://youtu.be/2yMhjHURW5A?si=aIsPSCOeIUEMnjypntic
Students will view a video and make notes on the travel destinations they find most appealing to visit when traveling to Colombia.
I can watch a video and take notes on preferred travel destinations when planning a trip to Colombia.
In pairs, students will discuss the travel destinations you found most appealing in the video. Share your reasons for being drawn to those particular destinations and whether you share any common preferences.
I can engage in a discussion with a classmate, sharing my preferences and reasons for finding certain travel destinations appealing, and collaborate with them to select one destination that we both find interesting.
After watching the video on travel destinations in Colombia and taking notes on your preferred destinations, create a brief travel itinerary presentation for a group of prospective travelers.
I can create a travel itinerary presentation based on information from a video about Colombia's travel destinations.
Authentic Resource: Article
https://travelgrafia.co/blog/lugares-turisticos-de-colombia/
Students will be asked to summarize the key points, respond to questions related to the destinations, and actively participate in discussions to share their insights and knowledge about Colombia's travel hotspots.
I can summarize and respond to questions based on an article about the best destinations to visit in Colombia and gain a deeper understanding of these travel hotspots.
After reading the article about Colombia's top travel destinations, students will form pairs or small groups and engage in a discussion to share their thoughts and insights about the destinations they found most interesting.
I can engage in conversations with my classmates to exchange thoughts and examine the travel destinations in Colombia that intrigued me the most in the informative article.
Students will create a visually engaging and informative poster that highlights the key aspects of one of the featured destinations and present to the class.
I can research and compile detailed information about a chosen travel destination in Colombia, including budget considerations, accommodation options, transportation methods, tourist attractions, and recommended trip duration and present to the class.