They will be working in groups, so it is possible to team people with complimentary strengths and weaknesses. In the course of the lesson the teacher should become more proficient in searching the web, using rubrics, and managing students who are doing Internet research. The evaluation of the United States Adventure will be a group activity based on the rubric provided and the videos that students created. In addition it is possible for a teacher to give an objective grade that can be used on a report card for the spreadsheets that are handed in, the written trip descriptions, and group cooperation. Here is an excellent group cooperation rubric that can be used.
Conclusion Wait for a week or two after all of the videos are in.
Then report to the students that the Mystery Donor was astounded at the quality of all of their trips. He decided that he is feeling well enough to take all of them and therefore will be gone for the next two years. He wants to congratulate them on their great work and has arranged for them to have a class party. The party can be around the theme of travel and students can be told to dress up in something they would wear on their adventure. Someone might come with a skiiing out fit and a mask, another with hiking boots and someone else with scuba diving equipment.