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Planetary Vacation Project

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Mission

​It is 2075 and you are the Director of Interplanetary Travel. You have just hired a team of experts, and want to provide travelers with the best information you can, on the vacation of their dreams to one of the 7 planets in our Solar System. 
Task

You have been given the task of creating a “Dream Vacation” experience that will take interplanetary travelers to one of the 7 planets in our Solar System.

You must be able to provide travel guidance to ensure your travel clients that you have thorough knowledge of the vacation and can offer them the experience of a lifetime. To do this, you and your team will need to become experts on; how are they traveling to their destination, what are the planetary condition and what activities will they have the opportunity to partake in..
You need to create a Google slide presentation that details all aspects of the vacation you are providing your clients.
Roles & Assignments

Travel Agent

Design a space craft that will be used for the  transportation of your client.​ ​

Astronomer

Research any and all information that will help educate your client on the characteristics of your planet.​

Guest Relations

Provide guests information on the hotel accommodations available while on the plant.

Excursion Specialist

Provide excursion packages that your client could book during their time on the planet.
Process

  • Establish roles for each group member, maximum of 3 people per group.
    • Read each job description carefully.
  • Begin research - visit the list of resources, for each Role and begin to take notes as needed.
  • Design and Create your Google slide presentations and/or Google Site.
  • Present your Planet Research and Dream Vacation Package to the class – each person must present their own section of the project or share equally in the presentation.
Grading Rubrics

Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program


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