Racheles's+Learning+Activity

__Objective:__ A deeper look at New York City... Getting to know what you didn't know.

__Task:__ Students will create a detailed Schedule for their Italian Pen Pals, they will have 7 days to show their Pen Pals New York City.

__Process:__ 1. Students will create a time sheet breaking it up hourly on where they will be, from what time to what time? (Keeping within the hours of 8am to 3pm) 2. Students will need to know what they will show their Pen Pals and if any background information is needed. (Which Historical Places, Museums, or Arts?) 3. Students will need to research prices for each of the sites that they will be visiting, as a certain price range is to be kept as well. (Italian Students are here with $200)
 * A spreadsheet can be useful to keep up with the calculations to stay within the price range and time*

At the end, each student will hold a detailed New York City Guide for their Italian Pen Pals. This guide should have all the information the Italian students need to have a easy but rewarding experience here in New York City. Any information that they should need, should be avaliable to them.

There are lots of places to see in New York City that don't cost you anything, explore what they are!
 * Remember Time and Money is a Factor*

Hi Rachele,

This is a great learner activity. Students will have fun trying to stay within budget and time to make their Italian pen pals get the most our of their trip to New York City.

I have a couple of questions:

Will the students have to create the spreadsheet themselves or will a template be provided for them? What resources will students be using to research the sites? Will the guide the students will hold be in the form of a PowerPoint or other type of presentation?

I think students will have a great time with this activity. Great Job!!!

Kathy

Hey Rachele,

Your activity definitely aligns with your learning objective. This activity engages students to want to learn more about N.Y.C because it is for a real world purpose. Students will have to use the website for resources since schedules and prices change throughout the year. They will also have to use the internet since it has a plethora of information. They will be able to compare and contrast information from various sites. In addition, students will be using higher order thinking skills as they will have to evaluate prices, schedules, time and pen pals needs in order to provide the best tour of N.Y.C. history. I only have a couple of questions: Are students suppose to factor in breakfast and lunch time? Are they providing a list of places for lunch? Overall, marvelous job! Students will have a good time planning for their pals while at the same time learning.

Veronica