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Grade 5
Faraway
Step 1. Questions
Suppose you could spend a week any place in the world. Where would you go? What would you see and do? Would you be able to see and do all the things you want to in just one week?
For this project, you will research and plan an eight-day trip to a faraway place. Then you will write a story about the trip. As you visit different Web sites, here are some questions to research:
Choose a destination. What country will you visit? What towns or cities will you see in that country?
How many days do you plan to stay in each town or city?
How long will it take for you to travel from place to place?
What sites or attractions to you want to see? How many hours do you plan on spending at each attraction? Can you see and do all the things that you want in the time that you have?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
Toolbox Tip
: What should I do if a Web page presents an error message? Click
here
to find out.
Lonely Planet Destinations
Not sure where to go or what to see? Visit this Web site to get information on travel destinations throughout the world. You can explore a country by clicking on the map, or by selecting a region and a country from the pull-down menus. Once you've selected a location, use the menu on the left side to find out more about the attractions and activities in the area.
Take Notes:
Geographia
This site has information on countries and regions around the world. It also includes travel tips and information on the history, people, and wildlife of the different areas.
Take Notes:
KidTravels
Visit this Web site to read travel writings, diaries, experiences, and stories written by other kids.
Take Notes:
Search Engines
ToolBox Tip
: Click
here
for tips on using search engines.
www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org
or
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