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Engaging Students in Global Geography: The Geo Tour Project

The Geo Tour project, inspired by "The Amazing Race," aims to ignite student interest in international geography through an interdisciplinary approach. Students will collaborate in groups while visiting six approved locations across different continents, excluding Antarctica, with a focus on cultural and geographic diversity. Participants will create a detailed itinerary and present their findings through multimedia. Key steps include route planning, gathering background information, and utilizing technology for effective presentations. The project fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation skills.

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Engaging Students in Global Geography: The Geo Tour Project

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  1. Geo Tour 2014

  2. Background • Idea similar to “Amazing Race”, meant to generate student interest in international geography. • Interdisciplinary project intended to emphasize group collaboration and skill building throughout the duration of the experience.

  3. Approval of LocationsStep 1 • Geo Tour Approval Sheet (Decision on 6 locations) • Must go to each continent excluding Antarctica. No more than 3 man-made features

  4. Locations • Six locations must be approved before continuing. • Once approved, they cannot be changed. • Be sure to represent your route traveled on the back of your approval sheet.

  5. Required InformationStep 2 • For each location visited, you must have the following information. (rubric) - map of continent - specific map of country/area - detailed map/photos of site - background info - interesting/exciting facts - cultural facts (pick 3 of the 6)

  6. Itinerary - Plan of AttackStep 3 • Itinerary from place to place • Route traveled, time zones, flights • Direct vs. Connecting • Airport vs. Site visited • Minimum time on continent • Flying, driving, water travel • Begin Indianapolis International Airport, June 1st 2013

  7. Spreadsheet CriteriaStep 4 • Rubric = categories for spreadsheet • Details and formulas • Template and example • Recording information • Totals

  8. Presentation and StyleStep 5 • Final step of process • Utilize PowerPoint, iMovie, and video clips • Effective delivery is important - 8-14 minutes • Prepare and practice • Double check rubric • Geotour.wikispaces.com

  9. Citations • Introduction of Noodle Tools • Why do you cite? • What do you cite? • Three parenthetical citations • Relevant/Appropriate sources • Total citations

  10. “Top Dangers” • Time zones/Trip duration • Grade while presenting • Selection of groups vs. assigning • Time management • Presentation time, too long/short • “Buying the Grade”

  11. “Top Suggestions” • Practice, practice, practice! • Offer to grade spreadsheet drafts in advance • Volunteers and “Lottery selection” of presentation order in advance • Establish late penalty in advance

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