Plan a one-way trip to Alaska using this tool: http://tripmaker.randmcnally.com/ .
Answer in the Projects section of your OneNote notebook.
This exercise will require you to do some research as well as plan a trip using the tool.
First, your transportation. You have been given a 2015 Ford F-150 truck. How many miles per gallon does it get on average? _________
Next, choose your destination in Alaska.
Where will you go? ______________________
Why? ________________________
What do you want to see? ___________________
How many miles away from La Plata is your destination if you don't make any side trips? ______________________
Fill out the planning chart below to determine at least 5 stops on your trip:
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Which stop on your trip (1-8) |
What is famous or interesting about this place? |
A US state capitol |
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A Canadian city with a population over a million |
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A national park |
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A famous historic landmark |
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A famous restaurant |
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Use http://tripmaker.randmcnally.com/ to plan your trip.
Assume that you can drive 8 hours a day.
How many days will it take to drive to Alaska? ________
If an average motel costs $50/night, how much will your cost be to stay at a motel for every night of your trip? _________________
Paste a map view of your trip and the details about cost and distance onto the page in your Projects section in OneNote