Theme Parks Adventure

Introduction

Welcome to the Theme Parks Adventure! Have youever dreamed of exploring the most excitingamusement parks in the world? In this quest, you’llbecome a Theme Park Expert. You’ll uncoverfascinating facts about roller coasters, discover thehistory of theme parks, and learn about the mostpopular destinations for fun and adventure. Getready for a thrilling journey!

Task

Your mission is to answer 5 key questions abouttheme parks around the world. Use the providedlinks to find accurate information. After gatheringthe data, you will create a short presentation (5–7slides) or a travel brochure to share your findingswith the class. Your presentation should beengaging and include:

  • the answers to all 5 questions;

  • interesting facts you discovered;

  • 1–2 images (with captions) to illustrate yourpoints.

Process

Follow these steps to complete the quest:

  1. Question 1. How many loops does the ride at«Alton Towers Resort» (UK, Staffordshire) have?

    Visit: 

    https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-number-of-track-inversions-in-a-roller-coaster                            Find the name of the ride and the exact number of loops (inversions).

  2. Question 2. Is it true that modern roller coasterswere inspired by Russian coasters?

    Visit: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/coney-century-screams/

    Look for historical information about the originsof roller coasters. Write a short answer (1–2sentences).

  3. Question 3. What theme park does theKristiansen family represent?

    Visit: https://www.kirkbi.com/about-us/family-ownership/

    Find out which famous theme park is connectedto this family.

  4. Question 4. In what year did the first“Disneyland” theme park open?

    Visit: https://d23.com/disney-history/

    Search for the opening date of the very firstDisneyland.

  5. Question 5. Where are the 5 most populartheme parks in the world?

    Visit: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/amusement-parks/best-amusement-parks-in-the-world

    Make a list of the top 5 parks and note theirlocations (country/city).

  6. Final Step. Organize your answers. Create apresentation (using Google Slides, PowerPoint,or Canva) or a brochure (using Canva orMicrosoft Publisher). Be creative!

Evaluation

Your work will be graded based on the following criteria:

Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Satisfactory (3)
Accuracy of Answers All 5 answers are correct and complete. 3–4 answers are correct. 1–2 answers are correct.
Presentation/Brochure Creative, well‑organized, includes images and captions. Mostly organized, has some images. Basic layout, few or no images.
Language Use Clear, accurate English with minimal errors. Some errors, but meaning is clear. Frequent errors make it hard to understand.
Teamwork (if in groups) Excellent collaboration, all members contributed equally. Good collaboration, most members contributed. Limited collaboration, one person did most of the work.

 

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve completed the Theme Parks Adventure. You’ve learned about the history, engineering, and global popularity of theme parks. These places are not just for fun — they’re a mix of culture, technology, and imagination. Share your presentation with the class and inspire others to explore the world of entertainment!

Credits