THE ULTIMATE VACATION

By: Marisa Kenney

Unit

This project enables students to use their research skills to solve a problem. It also demonstrates the use of integrated software to create a variety of documents. Students will use a variety of resources including the Internet to research information needed to plan a vacation. Word Processing, Publishing, and Spreadsheet software will be used to create the following documents from their research: Letter, Flyer, Itinerary, Activity List, Cost Spreadsheet, Reference Page, Table of Contents, and Title Page.

Objectives

TSW Determine, evaluate, and use resources that are most appropriate and readily available for investigating a particular question or topic.

TSW organize data using tables, charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases.

Resources

Traditional: Library; Travel Agent

Electronic: Internet; Travel Agent; Scanner; Graphic

CDs; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Publisher; PowerPoint

Introduction

Vacation time has arrived! You are going on a vacation to:___________________________________________ for _______________weeks. You have a maximum of $3,000 to spend. Select a vacation location (large theme parks such as Disney World, Six Flags, Hershey Park, etc. are excluded). You can choose anywhere in the world except for the above. You cannot spend more than the $3000. This includes spending money.

Things To Remember

The trip needs to be planned for at least 2 people.

Additional money from credit cards or gifts is not acceptable.

Frequent flier mileage cannot be used. If you are driving to your destination, gas

money will need to be accounted for.

Useful Web Sites

Fodor’s - http://www.fodors.com Expedia- http://www.expedia.com/ American Express Travel -

http://www.americanexpress.com/travel/ Hotel and Travel on the Net -

http://www.hotelstravel.com/homepage.html

Travelocity - http://www.travelocity.com/

The Trip.com - http://www.thetrip.com/

Week One: Research

Activity One: The students will begin researching expenses for

the following (using a minimum of two different sources) in order to determine where they will be vacationing.

Transportation Lodging Food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner for each day at

a variety of different restaurants) Entertainment (minimum of one activity per day) Misc. (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)

Week One: Vacation and Activity Letter

Activity Two: The teacher will show the students examples

of the Vacation and Activity Letter. TSW create a Vacation and Activity Letter

(using Microsoft Word) by typing a letter to your teacher (Mrs. Kenney) that briefly introduces the vacation and the activities that you have researched. This letter should indicate where you are vacationing, a highlight of activities and the total cost. Use a block- letter format.

Week Two: Information Flyer/Brochure

Activity One: The teacher will show the students examples of travel

fliers and brochures. The teacher will give a brief overview/demonstration

of how to create this using Publisher. TSW create an Information Flyer/Brochure using

Microsoft Publisher. This piece will give a brief overview of the vacation spot that you chose. This document will be handed out to your friends and relatives to promote the vacation. The flyer should include: Name of vacation spot, activities or selling points, graphics, total cost, and any additional information you would like to tell them.

Three Panel Brochure

Week Two: Itinerary

Activity Two: The teacher will show the students examples of

travel itineraries. The teacher will give a brief demonstration how

one could create an itinerary using Word. TSW create an Itinerary using Microsoft Word. The

itinerary will help the traveler plan the major activities of the vacation and on which day they will occur. The itinerary should be in chronological order from departure to return. It should include times, hotels, activities, locations, mode of transportation, etc.

Example Travel Itinerary

Travel Itinerary By SampleWords.com

Flight / Rail / Rental / Hotel / Event For Printing / Handwritten Use

Prepared For: ______________________ Event or Purpose: _____________________

Travel Dates: Departing: _____________ Returning: _____________

Notes:

Leg 1

Depart From: ______________ To: _______________ Flight # / Train # ___________

Airline or Carrier: ___________ Gate and/or Terminal ___________

Check-in Time: ___________ Depart Time: ________ Arrival Time: ________ Transfer Y/N _______

Leg 2

Depart From: ______________ To: _______________ Flight # / Train # ___________

Airline or Carrier: ___________ Gate and/or Terminal ___________

Check-in Time: ___________ Depart Time: ________ Arrival Time: ________ Transfer Y/N _______

Leg 3

Depart From: ______________ To: _______________ Flight # / Train # ___________

Airline or Carrier: ___________ Gate and/or Terminal ___________

Check-in Time: ___________ Depart Time: ________ Arrival Time: ________

Vehicle Rental:

Rental Company: _________ Class or Model: __________ Reservation #: _____________

Pick-up Date: _______ Time: _______ Drop-off Date: ________ Time: ________

Beginning Mileage: ____________ Ending Mileage: ___________ Fuel Expense $$:_______

Hotel / Accommodations:

Hotel Name: _____________ Hotel Address: _______________ Phone#: _______________

Reservation Number: ____________

Check-in Date: ________ # of Nights: _____ Check out Date: __________ Time: ______

Example Travel Itinerary

Week Three: Activity List

Activity One: The teacher will show examples of an

activity list. The teacher will demonstrate how to use

Word to create the activity list. TSW create an Activity List using Microsoft

Word that states each major activity and provide a brief description, the location, and the price of each activity. (Include a minimum of one graphic on this document.)

Week Three: Cost Sheet

Activity Two: The teacher will show the students examples

of cost sheets. The teacher will demonstrate how to create a

Cost Sheet using Excel. TSW create a cost sheet using Microsoft

Excel. The cost sheet is a budget of all trip expenses including: transportation costs, lodging costs, meal cost per day, entertainment and activity costs, and miscellaneous costs.

Example Excel Cost Sheet

Week Four

TSW create: Reference/Bibliography Page (lists all sources

used) Table of Contents Title Page

Name of trip/destination Students name Graphic Date

The teacher will show examples.

Example of Title Page

Sanibel, Florida

Marisa KenneyJune 16, 2009

Week Four

TSW put together their project in the following order: Title Page Table of Contents Letter Flyer Itinerary Activity List Cost Sheet Reference Page

Assessment