A TRIP TO CANADA

Introduction

You are representatives of different travel agencies which participate in a ‘Travel Around Canada’ Fair. The goal of this fair is to organise a big advertising campaign that is attempting to attract tourists to visit Canada and find investors in this project.

Canada is a huge and amazing country, so many people will contact tour guides to find a place to visit. Some visitors are going to see cities in Canada and some may wish to enjoy the amazing landscapes.

 

Task

 Each group will create a 5-7 minute oral presentation to convince members of the Fair committee that their offer should be the best. The presentation must involve all group members and include visual aids.

 

The information might include such things as what the region is famous for, "not to be missed" sites, things to do, weather information, historical sites, annual events, and anything else that you feel is important. You must also develop a leaflet and/or voice a video to supplement your presentation. You must also create a catchy travel slogan for your option.

Persuade the committee of the fair that what you are offering is Canada’s best for tourists. Your classmates will be asked to select the team that makes the most convincing topic. Use plenty of persuasive and descriptive language! The information must be real and presented in a dynamic and convincing manner.

Process
Evaluation

      Students will be graded on the quality of their slide show as well as the content of the presentation.

  • Have you revised your writing so that your finished product is reflective of your best effort? 
  • Do the slides help illustrate the main points of your presentation? Are your slides clear and easy to view and understand?
  • Have you included enough information and pictures without creating a cluttered and difficult to read slide? Do you think that your presentation will capture the interest of your audience?
  • Are they going to visit "your" place after your presentation? Would you be excited by this presentation?

 

                                                                                      Teacher's evaluation 

 

Criteria

Beginning

Developing

Accomplished

   Score

Overall

Design components

                  2

Points

4

Points

9

Points

 

Visual Enhancement & Attractive Status

Small use of graphics

Lack of color and design features

Use of graphics but limited

Some components of color use and color variation

All elements connect the student making significant contributions to understand ideas, concepts and associations

 

Technicalities

Significant

unusable links, images, and grammatical errors

A few broken or irregular

links and images Grammatical errors

No mechanical problems

Positive and continual working elements

 

Navigation & Flow

     Constant breaks     in navigation

      Easy confusion

Parts cause confusion and limit flow

Uneasy navigation

Continual and easy navigation Learner quickly understands use of Web Quest

 

Introduction

 

 

 

 

Student Connection & Engagement

Does not draw on interest of student

   Fact based only

Somewhat engages students Poses questions of limited interest and understanding

Immediately engages students encouraging them to make   personal connections

Relates to student interests and understanding

 

Task

 

 

 

 

Levels of Comprehension

Activated

Only encourages students to repeat information heard

Encourages comprehension but limited in ability to connect with student

Promotes higher order thinking skills, problem solving ethics, and understanding

 

Process

 

 

 

 

Precision & Flow

Students lack understanding of tasks, objectives, and steps involved

Students have some indication of expectations but students lack focus and intention

Process clearly indicated Students understand objectives,

purpose, and steps of involvement

 

Resources &

Academic Attributes

 

 

 

 

Resource Coherence & Quality

Limited to no resources used

Resources do not connect with details

Resources have some involvement and connection with details

Resources clearly connect with details and information taught Use of varying resources to enhance learning experience

 

Total Score

 

 

 

 
Conclusion

When your presentation is complete, you will discover that you have learned a great deal about a part of the country that you have researched into. In addition, you will have perfected your skills in using the Internet as a research tool and learned how to make a multimedia presentation.

 

Teacher Page

Explore Canada http://caen-keepexploring.canada.travel/explore#/exf-sortby/recommended/exf-theme/14/exf-view/grid

Popular Cities http://gocanada.about.com/od/thebestofcanada/tp/best_places_to_go.htm

10 reasons to visit Canada http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatravelplanner/tp/reasonstovisit.htm

Best Places to Visit in Canada http://travel.usnews.com/Rankings/Best_Canada_Vacations/

Canadian cities http://www.conferenceboard.ca/press/newsrelease/14-09-18/six_canadian_cities_out_of_50_receive_top_marks_for_attracting_newcomers.aspx

The origins of geographical names of the provinces and territories http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/origins-geographical-names/9224

Montréal http://www.viator.com/montreal-tours/d625-ttd?pref=02&aid=g2277

Provinces and territories http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/canprovs.htm

Places of a Lifetime http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/canada/places-of-a-lifetime/

Best Places to Live http://www.moneysense.ca/canadas-best-places-to-live-2014-best-large-sized-cities