| Description: | Using the five factors of production (land, labor, capital, management, and technology) Mr. Roeder's class and Ms. Harner's class will create a themed amusement park. The project will have two parts, 1)power point presentation and 2)poster board layout. The park must have resorts, land usage, restaurants, merchandise, entertainment, thrill rides, and customer service info. The two classes will partner in a virtual field trip to Cedar Ponit Amusement Park prior to the creation of the projects. The two classes will then connect with each other to present their parks. |
| Dates: | October 1, 2010- October 15, 2010 |
| Sign up method: | Email: droeder@brandywinebobcats.org |
| Grades: | 9, 11 |
| Subjects: | Social Studies/History |
| Outcomes: | Students will identify five factors of production. Students will collaborate in creating a comprehensive project. Students will use economic terms to present project. Students will demonstrate understanding of factors of production. |
| Preparation Time Frame: | 2 weeks preparation with a 60 minute vc. |
| Methods and Activities: | 1. Lecture on factors of economic production. 2. Virtual Field Trip to Cedar Point. Tour the different venues at the park. 3. Present rubric for project. Two parts: power point with pictures and poster board layout. 4. Present projects between Mr. Roeder's class and Ms. Harner's class. |
| Responsibilities: | Teachers will direct students to websites that show theme rides, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and merchandise. Teachers will coordinate virtual trip with Cedar Point. Students will work in groups of 3-4 to create power point and poster board according to rubric. Teachers and students of both classes will connect to share finished projects. |
| Agenda: | Class Connection. Intorduction and review of project goals. Mr. Roeder's class will present projects Ms. Harner's class will present projects Discuuseion and questions. Evaluations |
| Credit: | Ms. Harner and Mr. Roeder worked together. |
| Other: | N/A |
Dave Roeder
BRANDYWINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL