Research ProjectPlanning a Trip to Southeast Asia countries

Name: ________________________

November 2011 - January 2012 For Lodi High SchoolSoutheast Asia Studies

RESEARCH PROJECTp l a n n i n g a t r i p t o s e a c o u n t r i e s

Week 1: Which countries to visit? (What interests you about the countries (attractions, natural history,

personal experiences)

Week 2: Where to go? (attractions) What to do? (activities), What to experience? (cultural events),

When to visit? (Time & Duration), What is currency of the country?

Week 3: How to get to the countries? (flight details and options, transportation means, price

comparison) with the costs

Week 4: Accommodation types (backpacker, hotel, motel, guest house) for each attraction, town, city, or country visited with the costs

Week 5: How to get around inbound? (Bus, train, motor bike, plane)

Week 6: Entry requirement and customs, safety issues, travel tips, Do’s and Don’ts, what to do in an emergency case.

Week 7: Overall Budget (transportation, meal, accommodation, visa, pocket money, etc.) and how will you earn the amount?

INSTRUCTION:

Students are to plan a trip to at least two of Southeast Asian countries on your vacation. Your trip

plan should be practical and of your own interests. You may choose to visit several countries depending

on your interest, budget, and timeframe. Approximately an hour a week will be given for your research

period, counseling session and presenting your current stage on the project. Your plan should cover all of

the following points:

Each Friday students will be given approximately an hour to do research on one of the points in the computer lap. Before the class ends, students are required to give an oral presentation on their progress to Kru Tuke. Kru Tuke will always respond to questions during class time and via email. Journal on your work progress must be typed and sent to Kru Tuke

by 8 pm of the following Sunday for assessment. On week 8, students will be given a presentation on their final completed trip plan. Note: Any students absent from class on Friday are still required to submit their journal to Kru Tuke on the following Sunday by 8 pm.

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ASSESSMENT:

The assessment of this research project will be divided into two parts: your

traveling plan to SEA countries (70%), and your presentation quality (30%).

1. Traveling Plan (70%)

For your traveling plan, you will be evaluated throughout the course of 8 weeks using

‘Working Process Rubrics’ which includes the following points

1. Participating in research activity in the computer lab

2. Presenting ideas and counseling with Kru Tuke on a weekly basis (each Friday)

3. Writing a journal that covers all of the following points

1. Detail information of your plan (different point for each week)

2. Reasons for your decision (cost and/or time constraint, personal interests, limited alternatives,

etc.)

3. A list of least 4 sources for your citation

4. Emailing your journal to Kru Tuke, Mr. Chaht, and Mrs. Anderson by 8 pm on the following

Sunday.

1. Body Language: Student made movements or gesture that enhanced articulation.2. Introduction and Closure: Student held attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye

contact3. Voice/Intonation: Student used fluid speech and clear voice. Intonation maintained the interest of

the audience. Student made no mumbling. 4. Mechanic Writing: Presentation had no misspellings or grammatical errors.5. Graphic/Animation: The graphics and/or animation assisted in presenting an overall theme and

enhance understanding of concept, ideas, and relationships. 6. Image: Original images were created using proper size and resolution and all images enhanced the

content. 7. Font & Size: The fonts were easy-to-read and size varied appropriately for headings, subheadings,

and white space8. Length of text: Text was appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. 9. Background & ColorsThe background and colors enhanced the readability of text. 10.Citation: All sources of information were cited accurately to demonstrate the credibility and

authority of the information presented.

2.#Presentation#(30%)#

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Question?

TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A S T U D I E S

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F O R L O D I H I G H S C H O O L

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W E E K 1

z Which countries to visit? z

(What interests you about the countries) (attractions, natural history, personal experiences)

Question?

TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A S T U D I E S

Research Project

F O R L O D I H I G H S C H O O L

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W E E K 2

Where to go? (attractions) What to do? (activities), What to experience? (cultural events), When to visit? (Time & Duration),

What is currency of the country?

Question?

TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A S T U D I E S

Research Project

F O R L O D I H I G H S C H O O L

Source

W E E K 3

How to get to the countries?

(flight details and options, transportation means, price comparison) with the costs

Question?

TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A S T U D I E S

Research Project

F O R L O D I H I G H S C H O O L

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W E E K 4

Accommodation types

(backpacker, hotel, motel, guest house) for each attraction, town, city, or country visited with the costs

Question?

TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A S T U D I E S

Research Project

F O R L O D I H I G H S C H O O L

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W E E K 5

How to get around inbound?

(Bus, train, motor bike, plane)

Question?

TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A S T U D I E S

Research Project

F O R L O D I H I G H S C H O O L

Source

W E E K 6

Entry requirement and customs, safety issues, travel tips, Do’s and Don’ts, what to do in an emergency case.

Question?

TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A S T U D I E S

Research Project

F O R L O D I H I G H S C H O O L

Source

W E E K 7

Overall Budget

(transportation, meal, accommodation, visa, pocket money, etc.) and how will you earn the amount?