Can’t Wait to Vacate!! (Go on Vacation . . . )

1. Can’t Wait to Vacate!!(Go on Vacation . . . ) Math 6th Grade Mrs. Young

2. Introduction You and a few friends have decided that you all have to get away from Carrollton for a few days this summer. You can’t wait to vacate this town! The only decisions left be made is where to goand a few other minor but very important details.

3. Task You have been working hard and have earned $3,000 for this trip, but spend it wisely. Decide who will travel with you and use the internet, find transportation, a hotel, food, and activities for you awesome vacation. Do not forget to have money for your way back home and a few souvenirs.

4. Process 1. You will be divided into groups of 4 so decide who you want to travel with and start planning your dream trip. Discuss where your fellow group members have traveled before and where they wish to travel in the future. As a group, brainstorm and make a final decision on where you plan to travel for this project. 2. Your group will navigate the internet as you search for the perfect and affordable vacation.

5. Process (continued) 3. Complete the provided travel guide table to assist in your planning.

6. Process (continued) • Create a Powerpoint presentation to show your destination, transportation, hotel accommodations, food, and activities. During the trip planning you will need to keep a balance of how much money you are spending to make sure you have enough. • If funds start running low, you may have to reflect on some of your decisions and think about making changes in your travel ideas.

7. Process (continued) • 5. Include a travel itinerary (your daily schedule) and budget for the trip. Use these tools to determine your expenses. • 6. Research photos of your destination and include them in Powerpoint. • 7. As a group, be prepared to share your presentation with the class and be ready to answer questions about destination.

8. Process (continued) What does your itinerary need to include: Sample Budget • Provide a day by day schedule • List the restaurants where you plan to eat or what you plan meal do for meals • List the activities that will take place each day • INCLUDE MONEY THAT YOU WILL NEED TO SPEND FOR THESE ITEMS INCOME(The money you have to spend) Saved Money $3000.00 EXPENSES (The money you will spend on vacation) Accommodations $1000.00 Food $500.00 Activities $400.00 Balance (or money left over) (Income minus Expenses) $0 • ** This is a simplified idea of a budget. This is not what your group’s budget will look like.

9. Evaluation

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11. Conclusion • Will you be able to take your dream vacation? • Have you have learned about what it takes to plan a vacation and how important it is to stick to a budget. • Your itinerary will ensure that you have the best vacation experience ever! • After each group has completed their presentation, the class will discuss which cites were valuable resources for travel and what kind of barriers were encountered while working as a group on the project.

12. Conclusion (continued) • Go home and hug your family and thank them for all do for you (and maybe you can talk them into going on one of the cool trips you discovered in Mrs. Young’s math class!)

13. Credits and References • GaDOE GPS By Grade Level, K-8 https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Georgia%20Performance%20Standards/K-8%20Math%20Standards/6-Mathematics-Standards.pdf • ISTE NET Standard for Students http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS_for_Student_2007_EN.sflb.ashx • Clip Art • http://www.roundaboutchester.co.uk/hooleonline/travel.gif • http://www.wpclipart.com/travel/fuel/gas_pump_large_BW.png • http://besttravelwebsites.com/best-travel-destinations-for-2011-forecast/ • http://www.pulsarmedia.ro/r_great_details_wallpapers_23_travel_baloon_on air_38738.html • http://dev.mysitehost.net/services/internet-research/ • http://www.all-startravelonline.com/travel_tips.php • http://popartmachine.com/item/pop_art/1585-108/MONEY-DOLLARS-DOLLAR-SIGN-POP-NEVER-GONNA-FLY/ • http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/tigger-hug-piglet/

14. Georgia Performance Standards Covered CONTENT STANDARDS Numbers and Operations • M6N1. Students will understand the meaning of the four arithmetic operations as related to positive rational numbers and will use these concepts to solve problems. f. Use fractions, decimals, and percents interchangeably. g. Solve problems involving fractions, decimals and percents. Algebra – • M6A2. Students will consider relationships between varying quantities. a. Analyze and describe patterns arising from mathematical rule, table, and graphs.

15. Georgia Performance Standards covered (continued) Process Standards • M6P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). a. Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving. b. Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts. c. Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problem. d. Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving. • M6P3. Students will communicate mathematically. a. Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication. b. Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teacher and others. c. Analyze and evaluate the mathematical thinking and strategies of others d. Use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely. • M6P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways. a. Create and use representation to organize record and communicate mathematical idea. b. Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems. c. Use representation to model and interpret physical, social and mathematical phenomena.

16. Georgia Performance standards covered (continued) Reading Standard Content • MRC. Students will enhance reading in all curriculum area by: c. Building vocabulary knowledge • Demonstrate an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. • Use content vocabulary in writing and speaking. • Explore understanding of new words found in subject are texts. d. Establishing context • Explore life experiences related to subject area content. • Discuss in both writing and speaking how certain words are subject area related. • Determine strategies for finding content and contextual meaning for unknown words.

17. ISTE NET Standards covered NETS – Students 1 – 3 1. Creativity and Innovation • apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes • Create original works as a means of personal or group expression • Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues • Identify trends and forecast possibilities 2. Communication and Collaboration • interact, collaborate and publish with peers, experts, and others employing a variety of digital environments and media • communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats • develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of different cultures • contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems 3. Research and Information Fluency • plan strategies to guide inquiry • locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media • evaluate and select information sources and digital tolls based on the appropriateness to specific tasks • process data and report result

18. ISTE NET Standards covered (continued) NETS – Students 4 - 6 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making • identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation • plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project • collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions • use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solution 5. Digital Citizenship • advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology • exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity • demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning • exhibit leadership for digital citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts • Understand and use technology systems • Select and use applications effectively and productively • Troubleshoot systems and applications • Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies