Elementary project: Travel scrapbook

No one can travel right now, so why not let kids take an imaginary trip? The project below is modeled on one I completed in second grade. I took an imaginary trip to London, and I remember loving this project so much that I still have it 31 years later to share with my own children.

I talked about this project with my kids today -- kindergarten and second grade -- and they are excited to dig in, so I decided to create a planning guide for them that I'm sharing via Google Drive and with you below. (The format is weird on Blogger, and I'm not taking more time to fix it, so I recommend using the Google Doc.) Happy travels.

Travel scrapbook

Directions:
1. Choose a country you would like to visit
2. Learn as much as you can!
3. Find answers to the questions below

Name of my country: _______________________________

My country is on this continent: _____________________________

My country is near these bodies of water: _________________________________

What is the climate like? Describe it in 3 words:
1. __________________________________
2. __________________________________
3. __________________________________

Population of my country: _____________________________________

Language(s) spoken: _________________________________

How do you say:
hello ________________________  
goodbye _________________________

please _____________________________
thank you ________________________________

Name of currency: _________________________________________

What is the food like? List 3 dishes that sound good to you:
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________

What are 5 sites in the country you would like to visit?
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________

How would you get to this country? _______________________

How much would it cost to get there? ______________________

Where would you stay in this country? ________________________

How much would it cost to stay there? _____________________

What are some other facts you learned about your country? List 3 below:

1)__________________________________________________________

2) __________________________________________________________

3) __________________________________________________________

Now it’s time to make your travel scrapbook!

Your scrapbook must include:
1. A map of your country

2. Fun facts (at least 3)

3. Travel information -- your ticket(s), reservation(s), packing list,
language guide (how to say hello, goodbye, please, and thank you in your country’s language)

4. 5 pictures of you at different places in your country. Write a caption for each picture. Include at least 3 facts in each caption.

5. A letter you’ve written to someone at home describing the best parts of your trip. Be sure to mention the climate and the food!