Exploration+Vacation


 * Version B**

Hello Fifth Graders.

For your first technology project you will be researching European Explorers. Imagine that you were able to travel back in time and join an explorer's expedition to a new land. Your group's job is to learn as much as you can about each explorer, compile all your information in a shared Google Doc chart and based on your findings, decide as a group which journey you would like to go on.

You will be organized into groups. Each member of your group will be responsible for one explorer. In a shared Google Doc, record the Explorer's Name, Country of Origin, Purpose of Trip, Obstacles, Accomplishments, and Facts of Interest. Also, find photos and maps that are related to your explorer.
 * 1. Research**

@http://mrnussbaum.com/explorers/explorerprofiles


 * YOU MUST READ ALL THREE WEBSITES FOR YOUR EXPLORER BEFORE FILLING OUT THE CHART*

De Leon Resources #1 De Leon Resource #2 De Leon Resource #3 [|De Leon Resource #4]

Polo Resource #1 Polo Resource #2 Polo Resource #3 [|Polo Resource #4] Polo Resource #5

Magellan Resource #1 [|Magellan Resource #2] Magellan Resource #3 [|Magellan Resource #4]

de Vaca Resource #1 de Vaca Resource #2 de Vaca Resource #3

da Gama Resource #1 da Gama Resource #2 da Gama Resource #3 [|da Gama Resource #4]

de Soto Resource #2 de Soto Resource #3 [|de Soto Resource #4]

Work with your teammates and compile all of your data. Then organize that data by creating a table in Google Docs. You should have 6 columns total. Across the top row you should have the categories: Explorer's Name, Country of Origin, Purpose of Trip, Obstacles, Accomplishments, and Facts of Interest. Then fill in the related information in the table below each category heading.
 * 2. Create a Table**

As a team, select the explorer that you would like to travel with. Then using either Publisher or Simple Booklet, create a travel brochure inspired by the information you have gathered on your particular explorer. Be sure to include all the pertinent information, photos and maps. Keep in mind you must design 6 panels for a brochure. Work as a team to decide on an overall design. Then decide how you will be dividing the work. This brochure should be exciting and persuasive. It should influence people to want to go on your explorer's expedition through its design, text and images.
 * 3. Travel Brochure**

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 * Ideas for information that can be included on a travel brochure**

Here are some examples of travel brochures for your reference:
 * Hawaii Travel Brochure - This is an example of a brochure that is a little "text heavy"
 * Professional Travel Brochures - This website has tons of professional brochures for your reference. Browse through them and find a layout that looks interesting for your brochure. Notice how the pros use both pictures and text in their designs.
 * Microsoft Word Brochure Tutorial - You may use this website to guide you through the process of creating a brochure in Word.
 * Microsoft Publisher Brochure Tutorial - An article from EHow on how to make a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.
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Each member of the team will write one paragraph to reflect upon what role they played in the project, how the team worked together collaboratively, and the problems they may have encountered during the process.
 * 4. Reflection**

Answer these questions:
 * What is your name?
 * Who was in your group for each part of the project?
 * Did you get most of your work done in class or did you have to do any work at home?
 * What was your favorite part?
 * What was your least favorite part?
 * What did you learn?
 * What would you like to learn next?

Each team must turn in the following items:
 * 5. Final Project**
 * 1) Any notes from their individual research
 * 2) The team's Explorer Table made in Word
 * 3) The team's Travel Brochure
 * 4) Each member's individual reflection