Choosing destinations. You have been given two locations that you must include in your trip. What other cities or towns would you like to visit? Why? What activities would you like to undertake at each location? Create a mind map using wordle, or bubbl.us which answers the questions above. (If you don't want to use one of these applications you can try to create it in Word or another program you are familiar with.) You must include 15 activities across the 5 locations.
Task: Create a travel brochure for one European location that you would like to visit. In doing so, use Abobe Fireworks or Photoshop to edit images. You may choose to use Publisher, Word or PowerPoint to create your brochure. Make sure that you save your brochure as you will need to use the file in a later task. Ensure that you only use images which are copyright free. Keep a seperate file showing where you got each image from. Organising travel Create your travel itinerary Now it is time to make the decisions about exactly where you want to go and how long you will spend at each location. Your itinerary will need to include:
Include at least one ecotourism activity or eco-accommodation. Keep in mind your budget and time constraints: $15,000 each and 6 weeks. Present your itinerary as a detailed table (include the dot point above). Create a separate table which outlines how you will allocate your budget. Create a map using Google Maps or Google Earth which shows the journey you will take. Exclude your flight to and from Sydney on your map so that you can show a high level of detail. Planning a trip
You will have to consider the following issues when planning your trip: official requirements and documents, language issues, medical issues, culture, political instability and insurance. Passport Examine this site: https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/index.aspx Describe the process of applying for a passport. Create a passport for your self. Use a comic site (such as bitstrips, weemee, etc) to create an image of yourself. Make sure you use a fake address and personal details. It is not wise to use a real photograph of yourself or to include your personal details. Visa Examine this site: http://www.dfat.gov.au/visas/ What visas will you need to apply for? What dates will you be entering and leaving each country? Travel warnings Examine this site: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/ Examine the travel warnings for each of the countries you will be visiting. What precautions will you need to take in each of these countries? Create a table which includes all of the information that you have collected. Medical requirements Read about travel insurance here: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/insurance.html What health issues do people generally face when they are travelling? What risks do you face travelling in the countries that you have chosen? Will any of the activities that you undertake put you at risk of harm? Language issues When you travel to a non-English speaking country you will need to learn how to get around and how to ask for help. Create a bilingual comic involving you asking for directions to the Eiffel Tower. (Paris - English and French) OR Create a bilingual comic involving you asking for directions to the Brandenburg Gate. (Berlin - English and German). Your comic must have a minimum of 6 frames.
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How does online gaming relate to the topic of Consumer Choice? What are the consumer decisions you have to make as an online gamer? Investigate: Your friends have recently introduced you to online gaming, but you don't know a lot about it. Investigate the range of online gaming products and services available. - What are the different products and services? - What are the similaraities/differences between the different products? - Are there different brands associated with particular online gaming products? What are they? Research: Research a particular product related to online gaming. It may be a particular gaming console, a subscription to a particular game or gaming accessories. Ensure that you choose something that can be purchased in a range of different places (online or real)/shops. Compare the prices and deals that are available for the purchase of this item. Keep a record of all the details including price, specifications, and where it is available. Record this information in a table. Discuss: Discuss the need for consumer protection for online gamers. (approx. 1 typed page) Create: Create a website which teaches your classmates about consumer choice and the need for consumer protection for online gaming. Your task is to find the best option for pet insurance for these two dogs…
Pet 1: Wagner (black dog) - 5yrsold - Eats/chews anything (e.g. has chewed razors, mouldy food, pens) in the past - Doesn’t get sick often - Hopeless off-leash – runs away - No road sense Pet 2: Honey (tan dog) - 4 yrs old - Loves to hunt animals (e.g. lizards, rats, cats) and will follow them anywhere - Prone to ear infections - Sensitive stomach - will get sick if she eats anything unusual. The breed: Dashchunds - Live to about 13-15 yrs - Prone to back injuries Your task: Find the best pet insurance deal for this owner. Consider price, type of cover, inclusions, exclusions, etc. Include a table comparing at least 5 different companies. Write a 200 word explanation of which option is best. Part 1: Collecting data
Stage 2 of your SGP involves you collecting all the information and data you will need to complete a report on your assignment (you will do the actual report in Stage 3). You will record your datadigitally, for example in a One Note file. Your folder should be divided into two main sections: Primary Data and Secondary Data. At this stage you will only have to analyse the information you find at a fairly basic level. Part 2: Oral Presentation Stage 2 also involves giving a brief speech on your topic and your findings. In your speech you need to cover the following topics: - What is your research topic? - What are the key research questions you are investigating? - What are the research methods you have used? - What primary information have you gathered? - What secondary information have you gathered? - What conclusions can you make so far about your research? Your speech must go for 4-6 minutes. You must entertain the class and make sure your speech is interesting and informative. You should use overheads, a PowerPoint, video, posters or other visual stimulus during your presentation. SGP Stage 1: Choosing a topic and plan of investigation The first thing you need to do is decide on a topic. Begin by brainstorming as many different ideas as you can. The mind map below already has a few ideas, but you should try to come up with as many ideas as you can. Stage 1 should be set out with the following sub-headings: - Topic Theme - a general topic - Key Questions - this should describe the main aim of the project - 10 Specific Aims/ Questions - this will outline the specific aims of the project - Plan of investigation Topic theme: This title should give a general idea about what your project is about. Some examples are: multiculturalism in Cabramatta, the impacts of new developments in Ryde, the factors affecting vegetation patterns in Epping, landuase patterns surrounding Macquarie University, or urban runoff patterns affecting LAne Cove National Park. Remember that your topic can include both the human side of geography and the physical side. Key question: The key question should give an idea of what the project will be about in general. For example: "What is the state of the environment at the Cumberland Woodlands?", or, "What has been the impact of multiculturalism on the suburb of Auburn?". Project aims: This section should explain what you are setting out to achieve. You should have at least 10 aims. Some examples are: to identify different cultures represented in Cabramatta; to identify the most common crimes committed in Redfern; to identify major sources of urban runoff in Cronulla; to identify the most prevalent vegetation type in Epping; to examine the attempts made by local councils to manage new developments in Homebush Bay. Key words for writing aims: investigate, discover, identify, explain, consider, analyse. Plan of investigation: This section is an outline of sources (both primary and secondary) and the expected time frame. You should also include as much information as possible about contacts, interview questions, fieldwork sites, etc. This section should also have interview questions, survey questions, fieldwork maps attached. An example of how it could be set out is below: Issues to consider: There are several issues you need to think about before you settle on a topic. - Is the topic you have chosen actually geographic? - Are there any laws or ethical issues that will stop you from being able to conduct your research? - Is the issue safe? For example if your topic involved interviewing criminals, this would not be considered a wise topic. - Will you have enough time to complete the topic? If your topic involves looking at how an issue will impact on a place over the next 3 years it will not be suitable. While you will be able to make predictions, you may not be able to study the impacts in detail or complete a thorough analysis. - Your topic should not be so general that the answer to the questions or aims are too obvious, but at the same time it should not be so specific that it is nearly impossible to find information.
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