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GOLD SEAL LESSON FOR GRADES 5-8

__Instructional Focus__ Science - Students will investigate the climate of the area they will visit. ILA - Students will identify and write a free verse poem Math - Students will construct charts and graphs and convert money. Social Studies - Students will investigate important WW II sites. Technology - Students will present information in a power point slide show. Art--Students wil insert an appropriate image into the slide.

__Performance Task__

You are to plan a vacation that will take you to a historical World War II site. Before you leave you must thoroughly prepare for this trip. You will present a Power Point that will include all of the information below. Since this project encompasses several subject areas, it will be graded as a Math, Social Studies, Science, ILA and Music grade. All of these subject teachers will view your project as well as the other students. You will be given time during each of your classes to work on this project. Bon Voyage!!
 * Instructions for students:**

Choose a site for a vacation that was a significant battle site in WW II. You may choose Europe or the Pacific theater as a destination. Include the following information:
 * location - why was it significant
 * date of battle, opposing forces and their commanding officers
 * explain what happened
 * what was the impact of this battle for both sides
 * how did it affect the progress of the war
 * your personal reaction to being there

After picking your destination research the weather of this place. Include:
 * average temperature
 * average rainfall/precipitaion
 * what climate zone is it classified as: polar, tropical, temperate
 * has there ever been any kind of major weather-related disastors such as a flood, hurricane, blizzard, etc
 * what would be the best time of year to go there
 * what would you pack

Now that you know where you are going and when, you must budget your money so that you can afford it. Include the following:
 * you will be given a budget and you cannot spend more than you have
 * first find how you would convert American money to the type of money for your country
 * make a chart showing the money conversion
 * research to find how much you will need for transportation, lodging, food, sightseeing
 * compile this information into a circle graph

You have now completed your vacation and it is time to reflect on your experience. You will express your feelings in a free verse poem.
 * research to find 3 examples of a free verse poem
 * tell the topic of each poem
 * compose on original free verse poem that speaks of your vacation experiences
 * this will be the last slide of your presentation
 * research the kind of music that is native to the area you visited
 * find an example of this music to play as your poem is displayed