The+Amazing+Race


 * The Amazing Race **

__**﻿Key objectives:**__
- Design a tour of 5 key locations of Mt Eliza using clues and applying mapping tools eg distance, compass direction. - Collect geographical and historical facts about locations around Mt Eliza.

__**Technology Objectives:**__ - Plan and construct a tour of the world using the points provided, Google Earth, Google Maps, and information from class. - Summarize each chosen location using digital photographs and or video clips. - Illustrate specific locations in Mt Eliza using videos, information, and photographs gathered from the web.

__ISTE Standard 2 – Communication and Collaboration - Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.__ ISTE Standard 3 – Research and Information Fluency - Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. ISTE Standard 6 – Technology Operations and Concepts - Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
 * __ISTE/NETS Standards:__**


 * __Instructions for students:__**

__**Getting started:**__

You will first watch a clip from the CBS Television Program, “The Amazing Race.”


 * Following the clip, you are asked a series of discussion questions:**

-How do those participate know where to go? -Five hundred years ago, how did people know which direction to travel to get to places? -How did your grandparents or ancestors know how to get from place to place? -How did your parents/aunt/uncles know how to get from place to place when they were growing up? -How do you find different places now? (Brainstorm: Online Maps & Directions, Memory, Landmarks, etc).

1 In teams of 2, research and select 6-8 locations in the Mt Eliza area which may be of geographical or historical interest. 2. create clues for each location, providing at least one detail about it. Indicate distance and direction from the previous location. 3. On a google map for the producer, create a box which indicates at least a paragraph of detail about the location. You may like to provide a photograph for the location. 4 You may use two of the below tools from the show as part of your race. Be sure to read the section on route information below as you prepare your clues. 5. your clues can be placed upon your team's page which will be created.
 * [|1.4 Clues]
 * [|1.4.1 Route Information]
 * [|1.4.2 Detour]
 * [|1.4.3 Roadblock]
 * [|1.4.4 Fast Forward]
 * [|1.4.5 Yield]
 * [|1.4.6 U-Turn]
 * [|1.4.7 Intersection]
 * [|1.4.8 Switchback]