A WebQuest for 7th and 8th Grade
Prepared by Eric Axelrod
Modified By Bill
Rochelle
You and your friends have saved up some money and decided to take a road trip before the year is over. After combining your money you realize that you have $1000 to spend. After doing some thinking, your group decides on 4 possible destinations. They are…
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Sea World |
Texas Stadium |
The Grand Canyon |
New York |
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Visit Shamu and his many friends at the park. |
Your favorite team is playing the Cowboys and you want to go. |
Check out the scenery at the Grand canyon. |
Visit the city that “Never sleeps” also known as “ The city that’s so nice they Had to name it twice” |
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You will create a presentation that demonstrates where you will go on your vacation and how much it will cost you. You will need to research each destination and include the following items in your presentation (Your presentation can be a video, Power Point, or poster board presentation).
1. The destination city
2. How many days will your road trip take?
3. How much you will spend on fuel for the trip?
4. How much you will spend on lodging?
5. How much you will spend on food?
6. What activities will you do and how much this will cost you?
7. An estimation of how much money you will need for your entire road trip.
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You will need to decide which part of the trip you will want to conserve money and which part of the trip you will spend the most money. Your group will have to decide!
1. The first task of this project is for the group to assign tasks for each member of the group.
2. You will then want to decide on a car for your trip. (What will you have to think about for your car selection)
Click on the car to get started.
3. Your group will also need to figure out how many miles you will be driving for your trip. First you will use the map link below to find the distance to your destination, then you can check your work.
Click on
the globe to figure out your mileage.
4. Looking at some gas prices you will need to estimate how much money you will be spending on fuel for your trip.
Click on the money to check the gas prices in
different cities...
Click on the computer to estimate the cost to drive to
your destination.
5. Your group will need to do some research on lodgings (where you will stay). You will want to get some prices and some information on what the different lodgings have to offer you.
Click on the lodge to start your search.
6. Your group will need to research some dining establishments in order to estimate how much money you will spend on food.
Click on the hamburger to start your search.
7. What other things will you need to spend
money on?
8. Once you obtain all of your information, you will want to calculate the total expense of each possible destination.
Click on the calculator to estimate the cost of your vacation
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After you finish, there are several things you need to think about. Answer the following questions and include them in your presentation.
1. What kind of math did you use for this project? Explain.
2. Were other subjects were used?
3. How will this help you in the future?
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Lesson Title: Road Trip
Curricular Areas: Math, Technology
Grade Levels: 7-8
Length of Lesson: 2-3 weeks
Divide students into groups of 3 or 4.
Each
group will choose a destination.
Have students demonstrate how they came to their conclusions.
Standards
Technology-National Education Technology Standards (NETS)
This WebQuest incorporates the following standards for technology as set by NETS:
- Students
use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity,
and promote creativity. (3) - Students
use a variety of media and formats to communicate information
and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. (4) - Students
use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from
a variety of sources. (5) - Students use technology tools to process data and report results. (5)
- Students
use technology resources for solving problems and making
informed decisions. (6) - Students
employ technology in the development of strategies for solving
problems in the real world. (6) - Students
demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation
of technology systems. (1)
Math-Arizona Department of Education Math Standards
This WebQuest incorporates the following standards for math:
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