Travel
and
Tourism Your
name: ____________________ http://education.davidspencer.ca/geography/travel/intro Unit
Assigned on: Unit
Due on: Unit #
1 Topic:
Introduction to Travel and
Tourism Part A: Introductions and Logistics We will introduce ourselves, learn about the course, expectations and classroom procedures. Part B: In Class Tasks 1. Fill out and hand in the Entrance Interview and the Student Survey for Geographic knowledge. If you are new to our school, please see David to receive a computer login.
(Communication ____/20 marks) Part C: Map of the World 3. Use the map pages from your Student Agenda, the Oxford Canada Atlas found in class and web based maps to label every country of the world on the maps provided. Print each country in UPPER CASE and use arrows to point to small countries. Label major water bodies such as oceans and seas. You may use the Oxford Canada Atlas in class at school only. Do NOT take the atlas home. (Communication ____/50 marks) Part D: Apply for Passport 4. Pick up a Passport application form from any Post Office, travel agent or Ontario Motor League office (Queen Street at Airport Road beside Staples Business Depot) in Brampton. (Communication
____/3 marks) 6. What is a guarantor? Look here. <http://www.ppt.gc.ca/support/faq.aspx?lang=eng&id=04461>. (Communication ____/2 marks) 7. List the seven (7) criteria for a guarantor. See <http://www.ppt.gc.ca/cdn/section2.aspx?lang=eng®ion=Canada> (Communication ____/7 marks) 8. How much does it cost to process a Canadian passport? Look on the web here. < http://www.ppt.gc.ca/support/faq.aspx?lang=eng&id=540> (Communication ____/2 marks) 9. How long is a passport valid for? Look on the web here. <http://www.ppt.gc.ca/support/faq.aspx?lang=eng&id=302> (Communication ____/2 marks) 10. Fill out the Passport Application form, include your guarantor contact info, sign and date it, include a photo of yourself. Insert the Passport Application form and your photo in the envelope. Print your first and last name on the bottom right hand corner on the back of the envelope. Hand in to be marked. (Thinking and Inquiry ____/20 marks) Part E: Demonstrate Your Writing Skills. Write a report. 11. Write a full page that answers the following question. Answer from your perspective using your general knowledge. Show your brainstorming and rough notes. Consider recent world events such as flooding in New Orleans, SARS and shootings in Toronto, the war in Iraq, bombing in London, muggings in New York and other places where tourists and business people travel.
(Application ____/25 marks) Part F: Demonstrate Your Internet skills. Send an e-mail message. 12. If you don't have an e-mail account, set up a free e-mail account on the school computer now. (Communication ____/15 marks) Part G: Culminating Unit Research 15. Visit a local travel agent and pick up travel brochures about our class Culminating Research (CU) topic.
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