Introduction
Welcome!
Imagine you are from out of town and you have never been to Omaha before. What are some things you would do with your time? What would you like to see? Where would you like to go? What are some things you can do and see in Omaha that you can't do in other places?
Task
Today you will explore the city with a classmate. Once you have discovered things you can see and do in Omaha, you will create a schedule for what you would do. You and your partner will plan a day from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm.
Process
Step 1: Watch this cartograph video and this Tour of Omaha video before you get started!
Step 2: READ STEP 3! When you are ready to begin step three, start this 10 minute timer.
Step 3: Spend 10 minutes exploring Omaha on Google Earth.
Try to find:
Rockwell, your home, the Missouri River, the Henry Doorly Zoo. What else can you find?
Step 4: Follow the links to learn more about things to do in our city:
Step 5: Learn about unique places to eat in Omaha!
Runza (Runza is from Lincoln, Nebraska, but still unique to the area)
Step 5:
Check out the weather forecast in Omaha.
Choose a day in the forecast that will have the best weather for your activities. Include the details on your planning sheet!
Step 6: Open the link to the planning sheet. Make a copy of the sheet and work with your partner to fill out the information. Use your planning sheet to make a schedule for your day in Omaha. Don't forget to make time to eat! Plan at least 4 activities and one meal. Print the completed planning sheet when you are finished and turn it in!
Evaluation
| 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Activities | You and your partner have created a schedule of at least 4 activities to be done on your day trip to Omaha | You and your partner have created a schedule of 3 or fewer activities | You and your partner have created a schedule with 2 or fewer activities |
| Dining | You and your partner have at least two meals included in your schedule | You can your partner have at least one meal included in your schedule | You and your partner have no meals included in your schedule |
| Schedule | Your schedule makes sense with no gaps or overlaps in timing | Your schedule that has either large gaps or overlaps in timing | Your schedule has both major gaps and overlaps in timing |
Conclusion
I hope you had fun planning a day in Omaha! Maybe you will get to go see one or more of these places on our Omaha field trip!