Have students develop a brochure or PowerPoint presentation that will display and tell about selected places of interest within the five southeast states of the United States. In your design, include specific places to visit, interesting facts, famous individuals, and exciting attractions that you will highlight throughout their journey. Include a map of the areas and general information, such as symbols for the states and items they may need to take with them. Also, additional research can be done using the internet, reference software like Encarta, and sample brochures from local travel agency. Include color and pictures to sell this journey.
Students can use a scanner to scan pictures that they have designed to include on their brochures.
Include slogans throughout your design to help sell specific sites and to keep the interest of your travelers. Design and create a state float with a partner, highlighting one specific state in this region or design a brochure featuring only one of the states. A rubric will be developed to determine accuracy and intent of the brochure. Possible Technology Download pictures and or travel map from the Internet Software to help with the design of students brochures and pictures.