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Task

After researching the assigned region you will be put in a family of 4 and assigned to plan the family vacation. The region's language, climate, geographic features, economy, culture, recreational activities, and heritage, will need to be explored. The interest of each family member will be incorporated in the vacation, in order for everyone to have a worthwhile time. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. How much money will the vacation cost?

2. How much spending money will each family member need to bring?

3. Where will the family stay?

4. What will be appropriate for each family member to pack?

5. What will the agenda be for each day?

Process

Steps for completing this assignment are as follows:

1. You will be grouped into teams of four. You will study and research the region's language, climate, geographic features, economy, culture, recreational activities, and heritage. Collect as much data about these areas as possible.

2. Each person in the group will be assigned a character or role in the family. He/She will need to plan out the perfect 10-day vacation according to your role.

3. Characters or roles are as follows:

-Father (Likes to be outdoors. Likes to golf, sail, and hike.)

-Mother (Likes relaxing. Likes to read, snorkel, and go on leisure walks.)

-Twin Son (Likes adventure. Likes to jump off stuff, swim, and explore.)

-Twin Daughter (Likes to shop. Likes to find interesting souvenirs, lay out in the sun, and visit interesting places.)

4. Make a list of 10 things your character would like to do and rank them starting with 1 as the least and 10 as the most enjoyable for your character.

5. Your group should meet to discuss the activities you have chosen for your family member. Come up with a family schedule from the activities. You will probably need to compromise on some of the things that you decide on.

6. Create a family presentation showing the schedule process, how it came about and what were some of the activities that were compromised. Give a report on how the vacation went and what you learned. You may be creative on how you give your presentation, but everyone on the team must have a part.


LANGUAGE

http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/hacul/language.htm
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/6794/o-linkpage.html
http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/language/a/olelo_hawaii.htm

CLIMATE

http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/HAWAII.htm
http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Provinces/Hawaii/Climate/
http://www.hawaii.islands-holiday.com/weather.html

GEOGRAPHY

http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaGeography/Facts/Hawaii.htm
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/hawaii/
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/hi_geography.htm

ECONOMY

http://www.cyberessays.com/Politics/65.htm
http://www.50states.com/hawaii.htm
http://stats.bls.gov/eag/eag.hi.htm

CULTURE

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0212/feature1/
http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/culture/a/hawaiian_people.htm
http://www.cultureconnect.com/content/local/hawaii1.htm

HERITAGE

http://planet-hawaii.com/spot/Hawaiian_Heritage/hawaiian_heritage.shtml

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

http://tisworld.com/hawaii-inf.html
http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/10_best/things_to_do.html
http://www.thingstodo.com/states/HI/oahu.htm
http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/hawaii/top-10-things.php
http://www.andhawaii.com/hawaii/vacation/travel/information/to_do_in_hawaii.html
http://www.gvhawaii.com/
http://www.sailhawaii.com/sail.html
http://www.rcarchive.com/hhg/
http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/activities/snorkeling+in+hawaii/
http://www.sailhawaii.com/snorkel.html
http://www.hawaiiguide.com/diving.htm
http://www.dolphindiscovery.com/
http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/10_best/beaches.html
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/03-07/cliff-jumping-maui-hawaii.html
http://www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/Hawaii_Beaches04.asp
http://www.hawaii-search.com/Hawaii/Shopping/
http://www.alamoana.com/
http://www.hawaii.net/visit/oahu/index.php

ACCOMMODATIONS
http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/accomg.htm
http://www.kailuaoahuhawaii.com/

Evaluation

You must complete all 6 tasks in order to complete the project

Beginning

1-2 Points


Developing

3-6 Points


Accomplished

7-8 Points


Exemplary

9-10 Points


I have researched at least 1 web site per category.

I have recorded my characters ideal vacation in accordance with their interests.

I have ranked my characters top 10 activities in a clear and concise manner.

I worked cooperatively with other team members and gave my best effort.

I participated in the group presentation and gave an equal amount of time in preparation.

Our group presentation was creative and met the allotted 5 to 10 minutes.

Total Points Earned __________

Total Points Available 60

Conclusion:
Youve explored the islands of Hawaii in all their splendor. You set up a dream vacation for a family and tailored specific activities to their liking. You learned a lot, hopefully had fun, and gained knowledge in a variety of areas about Hawaii. Good job!