Pack Your Bags!

You are going to

Cancun, Mexico!

A WebQuest for 6th Grade (Math)

Designed by Angela Janca

ajanca@bisd.centex-edu.net

Introduction

Tired of homework?  Now, it is your turn to have some fun and take control.  You are going on a vacation of a lifetime!  There’s only one catch.  You only have $1000 to spend so budget wisely.  Can you have that dream come true? How far can you stretch your money and have the time of your life?

 

Task

First, you and your friend must decide when to go.  After researching for the best vacation package, then you then must decide what you will do.  After food, entertainment, gifts, and extras are considered, make a spreadsheet to display the total amount for the entire trip. (Remember, it cannot go over $1000.)

 

Process

  1. You and your partner must first set a date when to go.
  2. After deciding on a date, both individuals will research for the best price on airfare, hotel, and length of stay. Decide if a travel agency or Internet is best. Consider roundtrip airfare, time of airfare, quality of hotel, and inclusive package deals.
  3. Together, write in a notebook planning when to leave for the airport, where to stay, and estimate gas, food, and hotel for the night before flight.
  4. Compare cost between renting a car in Mexico and using a taxi.
  5. Each individual will make a schedule of tour activities for the week. Research the types of activities, time, and cost of each. Then as partners, decide the activities that suit both.
  6. In partners, make a spreadsheet for the total cost of the entire trip. (Adjust if over $1000)
  7. With the money left over, make a list of people to buy gifts for.
  8. You and your partner will present your travel plans and budget to the class.

Evaluation

You and your partner will be evaluated on collaborative work skills and presentation.

Collaborative work skills: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/view_rubric.php3?id=304753

 

Presentation:
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/view_rubric.php3?id=304771

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

By completing this WebQuest, you will know how to budget and plan for a trip.  By working together, you will have accomplished a spreadsheet using your math skills.

You can extend this activity with the cultures of Mexico.

Culture and Society of Mexico
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rjsalvad/scmfaq/scmfaq.html

Education Planet
http://www.educationplanet.com/search/History/World_History/Ancient_Civilizations/Aztec/

Mexico Links
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/mexlinks/mexlinks.html

 

Credits & References

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Last updated on (July 2, 2002). Based on a template from The WebQuest Page