Les Vacances aux Antilles

Introduction

Imagine that you have just graduated from high school and have decided to take a vacation to the Antilles. As a special graduation present, your parents are giving you and your best friend(s) an open return ticket to the Islands and spending money for a two weeks. Since they are funding the trip, they want you to learn as much as possible and ask that you visit 2 islands, 4 cities, and 2 attractions in each city. Now, you just need to decide how to spend your 14 days in the Islands...

The Task

First of all, you need to find one or two other people to travel with you. Then you should find a map of the Antilles and decide which two islands and four cities or towns you and your friends would like to visit in 14 days. Be sure to include your arrival and departure points. This can be one of your cities/towns if you so desire.

From your arrival point, you will have to decide where you want to go. and when. Plot your route on your map and plan your itinerary to include visiting two major attractions in each city, finding accommodation and transportation between the islands, cities/towns, and sites for the two weeks.

The Process

The Map- First, you'll need to find and print a map/maps of the Antilles on the web. If you cannot find one map with the islands you want to visit, you may print out separate maps for each island and attach them. Try one of the sites listed below to find suitable maps for your project.

The Route- Trace the route that you would follow on the map remembering that you need to begin at your arrival point and end at your departure point. Use a dark marker so that it is easy to see.

The Islands- Determine which two islands of the Antilles you would like to visit.

The Cities/Towns- Find out information about the 4 cities/towns with regards to:

Accommodation- where will you stay? How much does it cost?
Choice of transportation within the town- How will you get around?
Choose 2 attractions that you will visit in each city/town. Please choose attractions with cultural, historical, religious or a sports/leisure significance. Remember, your parents want you to learn something while you are there!

The Attractions- For each attraction that you and your partner(s) will visit, you must provide:

Description of the site- Describe it's significance- Is it historical? Cultural? Religious? Leisure? Sports?
Cost (if any) to visit the site
Hours of operation
Justify your choice. Why do you want to go there?

The Sites- The sites below will help you. They all open up into new windows so you may switch between this window and the links. E= in English, F= in French

All Islands
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Haiti
- Haiti.org - E
- Lonelyplanet.com (Haiti) - E
The links above are for Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Haiti only. If you want to visit a different island or if you don't find enough information to help you make a decision at above sites, go to http://www.google.com and enter the key words "tourism (island name)"
You may also find information you will need for your vacation plans at popular travel sites such as travelocity.com, orbitz.com, expedia.com, travel.com, etc.

The Written Report

Your written report should include all of the following:

Create a cover page that includes your names, a title and some type of color image (computer generated, hand-drawn, photocopied, etc.)
Fill in the required information in the "Les Vacances aux Antilles" packet provided by Madame. Staple the completed packet to the back of your typed report.
Attach a full-color map of your trip, clearly traced in marker.
Using the packet as your rough draft, type up the plans for your trip, including the answers to the following questions:
- Where will your trip start, how will you get there?
- Where will you stay on the first island?
- What are the attractions/cities you will visit on the first island?
- Why do you want to go to those attractions, what significance do they have?
- How will you get around the first island?
- What is the second island you will visit? How will you get there?
- Where will you stay on the second island?
- What are the attractions/cities you will visit on the second island?
- Why do you want to go to those attractions, what significance do they have?
- How will you get home?
Include a bibliography of the sites you used for your research and pictures.
Collate all of the above into a nice-looking report. Your report should be 12 point font, double spaced.

The Presentation

Present your detailed plans to your parents (the class) in an oral and visual presentation. In English, share your detailed plans with the class and the justification for your choices of destinations and attractions.

Follow the following guidelines when preparing your presentation:

It should be 3-5 minutes long. Each person in the group has to present.
You should include the same information you have put into your written report and answer the same questions above in preparing your presentation.
It includes a Power Point presentation and at least 1 more props/visuals (not a poster).

The Power Point presentation should:

have at least 10 slides
have bulleted lists of information, not complete sentences or paragraphs
include at least 5 images
be creative :)

The Evaluation

You and your partner(s) will be evaluated together based on the scale below.

	Beginning	Developing	Accomplished	Exemplary	Score
Map of the Islands with route and 4 cities/towns identified	No map or wrong map provided	Map provided, but unclear, too small. 4 cities/towns and/or route not indicated.	Clear map provided that identifies the route and cities/towns to be visited.	Clear, color map provided with the route and cities/towns to be visited identified.	_____/5
Detailed Written Itinerary	No itinerary or an incomplete itinerary has been provided.	Plans are vague and itinerary is not realistic for the allotted time frame.	Plans are clear and realistic. The itinerary lacks some detail.	Plans are clearly laid out in detail and realistic in the time frame provided. The itinerary is authentic and purposeful.	_____/10
Written description of attractions and justification for visiting	No/little description of attractions provided.	Description of attractions incomplete and does not provide information requested.	Description of attractions provides the information requested. Purpose for visiting is not clear and/or weak.	Thoughtful and complete descriptions of attractions are provided. Purpose for visiting is clear and appropriate.	_____/15
Presentation	Student's voice is not audible and clear. Little organization is evident.	Student's voice is somewhat audible and clear. Some evidence of organizational skills.	Student's voice is audible and clear. Good organizational skills. Good integration of visuals.	Student's voice is audible and clear. Excellent organization and flow. Great integration of visuals.	_____/10
Power Point Presentation	Presentation is poorly organized and displays little effort. The project is incomplete.	Presentation lacks creativity but is legible and displays some effort.	Well-organized presentation that displays effort, some creativity, and justification of itinerary.	Accurate information, fully completed, thoughtful reflection, with a rational justification of itinerary choices. Presentation is attractive, very well organized and creative.	_____/15
Completion of Packet					_____/10
Use of Class/Lab Time					_____/10
Total Score					_____/75

Due Date & Presentations: Wednesday, April 18th and Thursday, April 19th

Conclusion

Now, you have designed a great trip that will allow you to explore the wonders of the French Antilles. Do you feel that you and your partner have earned the trip? Hopefully, you have been inspired to make the trip a reality one day. When you do, you'll know how to find the information you need and you'll go with a better understanding of what you can see and do in the "belles �les" . Who knows? Maybe you can present your hard work to your family so that they can begin saving for a graduation present...

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