Lessons 3, 4 & 5 – History of Tourism and Historical Pamphlet

Outcomes:

A2 - demonstrate knowledge of the growth and development of tourism in global, national, and provincial contexts

A3 - describe the cultural, social, economic and political forces underlying the growth and development of various periods in the history of travel and tourism

Required Materials:

Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer for each student
Publishing Software (e.g. Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages)
Course Website (if applicable)

Methodology

1.	Ask the class when they think people started traveling just for fun. When, exactly, did tourism really begin?
2.	Take them through a lecture on the History of Tourism (see attached – Appendix C)
3.	Have students offer up their knowledge of different periods of time (e.g. Pre-historic, Greco-Roman, Dark Ages, Elizabethan England, etc.).  Brainstorm with the class. Having them think of period-piece movies (Braveheart, Gladiator, etc.) might help.
4.	Activity:
a.	Students will create a pamphlet, advertising a tourist destination for one of their brainstormed time periods with Microsoft Publisher or an equivalent program. Brochures should include (at least) the following:
i.	Attractions appropriate for the time period
ii.	Food and Beverage establishment with historically accurate menu
iii.	Transportation options for the tourists
iv.	Accommodation options with historical theme 
b.	Students will research the time period they’ve chosen so that they have context for their ideas and learn what types of travel existed during that time
i.	should be allowed to create some fantastical attractions/businesses in some cases
c.	OPTIONAL - Students can post and share their products on a class website 

Cross-Curriculum Opportunity:

Students may want to create a pamphlet advertising the time period being studied in any of the history classes at the school at that time. A conversation with the History teacher(s) is advised. 

Assessment: See attached Rubric (Appendix D)