research project: trip to southeast asia 2013
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Research ProjectPlanning a Trip to Southeast Asian countries
Name: ________________________
September 2013 - January 2014For Lodi High SchoolSoutheast Asian 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
1. Which countries to visit? (What interests you about the countries (attractions, natural history, personal experiences)
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?
3. How to get to the countries? (flight details and options, transportation means, price comparison) with the costs
4. Accommodation types (backpacker, hotel, motel, guest house) for each attraction, town, city, or country visited with the costs
5. How to get around inbound? (Bus, train, motor bike, plane)
6. Entry requirement and customs, safety issues, travel tips, Do’s and Don’ts, what to do in an emergency case.
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 any Southeast Asian countries for your vacation. The trip you planed
should be practical and of your own interests. You may choose to visit at least two countries or more
depending on your budget and timeframe. Approximately an hour every two weeks 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 week (most likely to be a Friday), you will be given time to do research on information on one of the points. An oral report on your findings will be presented to Kru Tuke at the end of the research session. Journal on your progress must be kept and sent to Kru Tuke on Monday of the following week (or as stated in the class) for assessment. Students will be given a presentation with the use of PowerPoint/ Keynote/ Preszi/ or Google Presentaion on their final completed trip plan.
Assessments: 1. Journal on working progress every week (60%)2. A presentation of your plan (40%)
z Which countries to visit? z (What interests you about the countries) (attractions, natural history, personal experiences)
TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A N 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
C L A S S 1
z Where to go? (attractions) What to do? (activities), What to experience? (cultural events), When to visit? (Time & Duration), What is currency of the country?
Do not forget to email your findings to Kru Tuke;
z How to get to the countries? z (flight details and options, transportation means, price comparison) with the costs
TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A N 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
C L A S S 2
z Accommodation Types z (backpacker, hotel, motel, guest house) for each attraction, town, city, or
country visited with the costs
Do not forget to email your findings to Kru Tuke;
z How to get around inbound? z (Bus, train, motor bike, tuk tuk, plane)
TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A N 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
C L A S S 3
z Entry requirement and customs, safety issues, travel tips, Do’s and Don’ts, what to do in an emergency case
Do not forget to email your findings to Kru Tuke;
z Overall Budget z (transportation, meal, accommodation, visa, pocket money, etc.) and how will you earn the amount?
TRIP TO SEA COUNTRIES S O U T H E A S T A S I A N 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
C L A S S 4
Do not forget to email your findings to Kru Tuke;
z Presentation z
1. Graceful Thai ‘Wai’2. Self-introduction in Thai language without note3. Fluid movement4. Eye contact5. Fluid speech, no mumbling6. No misspelling/ errors7. Graphics/Animation help visualize.8. Proper image, size, resolution9. Proper/ readable font and size10.Appropriate length of text11.Proper background12.Graceful Thai ‘Wai’ and Kob Khun Krub/Ka