Task
Outline: This task is easy to follow and full of
adventure! The next three day weekend will give you and your family the perfect
opportunity to go camping. The problem is, which cabin best suits your family's
budget of $200.00? To figure out which is the best cabin for you and your
family, you must research the different cabin locations, gas prices, and cabin
rates. When you have decided which cabin is best, you will write a persuasive
essay that presents your reasons. Let's spread some cabin fever! You will be
learning budgeting and planning with this activity.
Steps to follow:
Step 1: Get into your assigned groups of four. Each member will
be assigned to one of the four cabin locations.
Step 2: Research your cabin location.
Step 3: Construct a map from San Antonio to your assigned cabin
destination.
Step 4: According to your map, calculate the distance and the
cost of gas needed.
Step 5: Now, look up the cabin rates, and calculate how much it
would cost to stay in for your three day weekend adventure.
Step 6: With your individualized results, write a persuasive
essay on your assigned cabin.
Step 7: Share results with group members and as a group decide
which cabin location is best for your budget.
Step 8: Make an advertisement for your park and cabin choice.
Step 8: Make an advertisement for your park and cabin choice.
Step 9: As a group present your Crazy 'Bout Cabin discoveries!
Process
Get
into groups of four. Each team member will be assigned one of the four cabin
locations. Then, research your assigned cabin destination independently.Create
a map from San Antonio to your cabin location. Calculate how much it will cost
for gas and cabin rental during your three day weekend. DON'T FORGET
YOUR $200.00 BUDGET! After your research is complete, write a
persuasive essay on why your cabin destination is best.
Team member 1: You will be responsible
for researching Pecan Park
Team member 2: You will be responsible
for researching Chalk Bluff
Team member 3: You will be responsible
for researching Kerrville-Schreiner Park
Team member 4: You will be responsible
for researching Deer Lake
Continue on to Process 2.
Gather all your research materials including your map, gas price
and cabin rental calculations, and your persuasive essay. Next, get into your
groups and share your research information with each other. Compare and
contrast each members results of their cabin locations. As a group, choose the
best cabin that fits your family's budget for time and money.
Continue onto Process 3.
After your group has decided on the best cabin location for your
$200.00 budget , present your Crazy 'Bout Cabin findings to the class!
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