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Travel Destinations: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Travel Geography Basics

  • 1.1

    Define terminology associated with basic geography

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    List basic concepts and strategies of destination

    1. 1.

      Make a list of basic strategies used in selling destination:<ul><li>Know facts about a destination</li><li>Know different types of travelers</li><li>Know individual travelers</li><li>Know misgivings or problems that might arise for the client</li><li>Use up-selling, cross-selling and follow-up contacts</li></ul>1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Describe geography and maps

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast types of maps used in the industry, list differences:<ul><li>Flat maps-mercator projection</li><li>Route map</li><li>Globe</li><li>Locator map</li><li>Mental map</li></ul>1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Describe map related tools

    1. 1.

      Describe aspects of a map in relation to:<ul><li>Hemispheres</li><li>Latitude and longitude</li><li>Time zones</li><li>International Date Line</li></ul>1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Name land forms associated with travel geography

    1. 1.

      Differentiate between types of land forms:<ul><li>Continents, islands, cays, peninsulas, capes, mountains</li><li>Gulfs, rivers, lakes, oceans, seas</li></ul>1.5.1

  • 1.6

    Discuss winds and their effect on travel

    1. 1.

      Discuss types of winds<ul><li>Westerlies</li><li>Jet stream</li><li>Trade Winds</li><li>Types of storms and other climate conditions</li></ul>1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Discuss tourism patterns

    1. 1.

      Discuss patterns of travel<ul><li>Peak season</li><li>Off season</li><li>Shoulder season</li><li>Special events</li></ul>1.7.1

Destinations of North America

  • 2.1

    Define terminology associated with North American Destinations

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss regions of North America

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions associated with North America2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Research land forms and bodies of water

    1. 1.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with North America2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Discuss tourism patterns associated with climate and seasons

    1. 1.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in North America and how they are affected by climate2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Explain the New England area

    1. 1.

      Discuss the states associated with New England2.5.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems-especially trains and subways for the area2.5.2

    3. 3.

      List important destinations in Boston2.5.3

    4. 4.

      Show examples of cliff-side mansions in Newport, Rhode Island2.5.4

    5. 5.

      Compare reasons why travelers will or will not visit New England2.5.5

  • 2.6

    Research the New York/New Jersey area

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the major cities of New York and New Jersey on a map2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems-especially trains, subways, buses and taxis2.6.2

    3. 3.

      List important destinations in New York and New Jersey2.6.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.6.4

  • 2.7

    Research and discuss the mid-Atlantic states

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the states and major cities of the Mid-Atlantic area on a map2.7.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems-especially trains, subways, buses and taxis2.7.2

    3. 3.

      List important destinations in the area2.7.3

    4. 4.

      Research and discuss Pennsylvania Dutch country2.7.4

    5. 5.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.7.5

    6. 6.

      Examine historical sites in the area and discuss the state of Florida2.7.6

  • 2.8

    Research and discuss the state of Florida

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the state of Florida and its major cities on a map2.8.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems used in the area2.8.2

    3. 3.

      List important destinations in the area2.8.3

    4. 4.

      Research and discuss weather patterns of the area2.8.4

    5. 5.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.8.5

    6. 6.

      Examine Walt Disney World and other attractions of the area2.8.6

    7. 7.

      Research and discuss Florida coast line, resorts and ports for cruises-include Key West, Miami, St. Augustine Research and discuss the states of California and Arizona2.8.7

  • 2.9

    Research and discuss the states of California and Arizona

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the states of California and Arizona and list major cities on a map2.9.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems used in the area2.9.2

    3. 3.

      List important destinations in the area2.9.3

    4. 4.

      Research and discuss weather patterns of the area2.9.4

    5. 5.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.9.5

    6. 6.

      Examine and compare Disneyland with Walt Disney World in Florida and other attractions of the area2.9.6

    7. 7.

      Research and discuss the California coast line, resorts and ports for cruises Research and discuss the areas of Canada and Alaska2.9.7

  • 2.10

    Research and discuss the areas of Canada and Alaska

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the state of Alaska and the country of Canada2.10.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems used in the area2.10.2

    3. 3.

      List important geographic likenesses of the area2.10.3

    4. 4.

      Research and discuss weather patterns of the area2.10.4

    5. 5.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.10.5

    6. 6.

      Discuss how people travel in the area and the weather patterns that affect travel2.10.6

    7. 7.

      Research and list major attractions for Alaska2.10.7

    8. 8.

      Research and list major places and attractions for Canada2.10.8

  • 2.11

    Research and discuss the state of Hawaii

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the state of Hawaii on a map and list major cities2.11.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems used in the area2.11.2

    3. 3.

      List important geographic factors of the area2.11.3

    4. 4.

      Research and discuss weather patterns that affect travel and tourism2.11.4

    5. 5.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.11.5

    6. 6.

      Research and list major places and attractions for Hawaii2.11.6

  • 2.12

    Research and discuss the South-Eastern United States

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the states associated with the south-eastern area of the U.S. on a map and list major cities of Hawaii on a map and list major cities2.12.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems used in the area2.12.2

    3. 3.

      List important geographic factors of the area2.12.3

    4. 4.

      Research and discuss weather patterns that affect travel and tourism2.12.4

    5. 5.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.12.5

    6. 6.

      Research and list major places and attractions for the area2.12.6

  • 2.13

    Research and discuss the Mid-west and Western States of the United States

    1. 1.

      Locate and discuss the states associated with the mid-west and western areas of the U.S. on a map and list major cities2.13.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss transportation systems used in the area2.13.2

    3. 3.

      List important geographic factors of the area2.13.3

    4. 4.

      Research and discuss weather patterns that affect travel and tourism2.13.4

    5. 5.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area2.13.5

    6. 6.

      Research and list major places and attractions for the area2.13.6

Destinations of Latin America, South America and the Caribbean

  • 3.1

    Define terminology associated with Latin America, South America and the Caribbean Destinations

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Discuss regions of Latin America

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Latin America3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Latin America3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Latin America and how they are affected by climate3.2.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area3.2.4

  • 3.3

    Research regions in South America

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with South America3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with South America3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in South America and how they are affected by climate3.3.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area3.3.4

  • 3.4

    Research regions in the Caribbean

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with the Caribbean3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with the Caribbean3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in the Caribbean and how they are affected by climate3.4.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area3.4.4

Destinations of Europe

  • 4.1

    Define terminology associated with Europe

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Discuss regions of Europe

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Europe4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Europe4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Europe and how they are affected by climate4.2.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area4.2.4

  • 4.3

    Research the islands of Great Britain and Ireland

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Great Britain and Ireland4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Great Britain and Ireland4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Great Britain and Ireland and how they are affected by climate4.3.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area4.3.4

  • 4.4

    Research regions in France

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with France4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with France4.4.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in France and how they are affected by climate4.4.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area4.4.4

  • 4.5

    Research regions in Italy

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Italy4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Italy4.5.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Italy and how they are affected by climate4.5.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area regions in Spain and Portugal4.5.4

  • 4.6

    Research regions in Spain and Portugal

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Spain and Portugal4.6.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Spain and Portugal4.6.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Spain and Portugal and how they are affected by climate4.6.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area4.6.4

  • 4.7

    Research regions in Germany, Netherlands and Belgium

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Germany, Netherlands and Belgium4.7.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Germany, Netherlands and Belgium4.7.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Germany, Netherlands and Belgium and how they are affected by climate4.7.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area4.7.4

  • 4.8

    Research regions in Greece and Turkey

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Greece and Turkey4.8.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Greece and Turkey4.8.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Greece and Turkey and how they are affected by climate4.8.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area4.8.4

Destinations of Africa and the Middle East

  • 5.1

    Define terminology Africa and the Middle East

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Discuss regions of Africa and the Middle East

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Africa and the Middle East5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Africa and the Middle East5.2.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Africa and the Middle East and how they are affected by climate5.2.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area5.2.4

  • 5.3

    Research destinations of Egypt

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Egypt5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Egypt5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Egypt and how they are affected by climate5.3.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area5.3.4

  • 5.4

    Research regions in the Holy Lands

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with the Holy Lands5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with the Holy Lands5.4.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in the Holy Lands and how they are affected by climate5.4.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area5.4.4

  • 5.5

    Research regions in Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and South Africa

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and South Africa5.5.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and South Africa5.5.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and South Africa and how they are affected by climate5.5.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area5.5.4

Destinations of Asia and the Pacific

  • 6.1

    Define terminology associated with Asia and the Pacific

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Discuss regions of Asia and the Pacific

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Asia and the Pacific6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Asia and6.2.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Asia and the Pacific and how they are affected by climate6.2.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area6.2.4

  • 6.3

    Research destinations of Australia and New Zealand

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Australia and New Zealand6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Australia and New Zealand6.3.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Australia and New Zealand and how they are affected by climate6.3.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area6.3.4

  • 6.4

    Research regions in the Pacific Islands

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with the Pacific Islands6.4.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with the Pacific Islands6.4.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in the Pacific Islands and how they are affected by climate6.4.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area6.4.4

  • 6.5

    Research regions of Japan

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Japan6.5.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Japan6.5.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Japan and how they are affected by climate6.5.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area6.5.4

  • 6.6

    Research regions of China

    1. 1.

      Make a list of regions and attractions associated with China6.6.1

    2. 2.

      Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with China6.6.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss seasonal travel patterns in China and how they are affected by climate6.6.3

    4. 4.

      List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area6.6.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2010
Where can I read the official document?
Travel Destinations

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