The Process

During this virtual field trip, students will enjoy role playing as ambassadors for the state of Virginia. The exact student scenario is described below:

As you prepare for you new job as an ambassador of Virginia tourism, you have a very important meeting with your employer to discuss the terms of preparing your travel brochure. You are told:

1. You will be assigned to a group of three students by your teacher.
2. Each student is responsible for completing the entire chart using the websites found below.
3. Each student should pick a role from reporter, brochure designer, editor.
4. Each member of the group is responsible for turning in a copy of the finished brochure.

Websites to Use

· Physical Features

o http://www.wm.edu/geology/virginia/coastal_plain.html

o http://www.wm.edu/geology/virginia/piedmont_kids.html

o http://www.wm.edu/geology/virginia/blue_ridge_kids.html

o http://www.wm.edu/geology/virginia/valley_ridge_kids.html

o http://www.wm.edu/geology/virginia/app_plateau_kids.html

· Location

o http://www.kidspoint.org/columns2.asp?column_id=613&column_type=homework

o http://www.pwcs.edu/I-tech/resources/tlcf02/VA_regions/index.html

· Major Products

o http://www.virginia.org/site/main.asp?referrer=shop

o http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/JWES/Virginia.html

· Major Industries

o http://www.pwcs.edu/I-tech/resources/tlcf02/VA_regions/index.html