Road Trip!!!
A Geologic Tour of the United States
The National Parks Will Rock You
Stalled
in a sudden blizzard in the Tetons...boiling in the blazing heat of
Death Valley. These are only two of the many unknown obstacles you may
face as you embark upon a geologic cross-country road race. You will
become a member of a racing team made up of fellow classmates. Together
you will race from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon. Along the way,
you will stop at 15 National Parks showcasing our nation’s rich
geological heritage.
Once
your team is chosen, together you will select a team racing vehicle
(car, van, truck, motorhome, etc.) a team name, and racing colors. All
teams will place their vehicles at Portland, Maine to begin the race.
Teams will move across the map to specific points along team routes
during each round of play. As you race to the finish line in Portland,
Oregon, you will keep your travel route secret.
Team Vehicle
Create a two dimensional representation of your team vehicle.
Team Name and Banner
Design a banner representing your team which includes your official team name and members and an uplifting motto.
Route of Travel
Decide
upon your team route and chart it on the map provided. Remember, the
starting point is in Portland, Maine and the ending point is in
Portland, Oregon. You must visit at least 15 sites along the way using
the categories listed under the National Park Service Geologic Tour.
Keep your travel route secret.
Research Reports
Each
site visited must be the topic of a research report. See attached
research report criteria. Research reports must be divided evenly
between team members.
Article Reviews
Your
team will read and review a variety of articles related to National
Parks. You will be responsible in giving your opinion using textual
evidence to support your position.
Diary Entries
Along
your trip, each member of your team will keep a diary. The purpose of
the diary is to retell the day’s happenings (where you went, what you
saw, what you learned, and what you thought of the places you visited).
The more that you can think of to include in the diary entries, the
better it will likely be. Among the items to consider writing about in
your diary entries are: your impressions of the sites you visited, what
FATE cards your team received, road conditions, weather, other places
you passed on your route, food you ate, and where you spent the night.
Team Cooperation
You are expected to be a working, contributing member of your team.
Extra Credit
Your team may choose any/all of the activities below for extra credit.
Travel Log
Calculate mileage, time, cost of gas, food, and/or lodging for your trip.
Team Rap/Song
Your team will write and perform a team rap or song.
Carcise (Exercise in the Car)
Create an exercise you can do in the car. Include a step by step instruction sheet for the
Carcise and include a description of what benefits the exercise gives your body.
Scrapbook Page
Design a scrapbook page for your trip.
Public Service Announcement
Although
our National Parks are protected places, they still face environmental
issues. Choose an issue facing a park or parks and create a public
service announcement. A public service announcement is a media campaign
to raise awareness, and/or change the public attitude or behavior
towards a certain issue.
Written Report
Grade 5 Learning Targets
ELA
I can read and understand informational texts.
I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic to convey ideas and information clearly.
ELD
I
can construct meaning from oral presentations and literary and
informational text through grade-appropriate listening, reading, and
viewing
Social Studies
I can gather, use, and document information from multiple sources to support a solution.
I can infer causes and results of an event, issue, or problem.
Technology
Behavioral Learning Targets
Communicates and works effectively within a team or group
Manages responsibilities as a student
Self-directs Learning
Team Songs
Team Songs
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| SeeSaw Conversations |
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| PSA Groups |
Our National Parks are a treasure. We learned a lot and enjoyed working together!
