Process

The Process

 

You and your friends are ready for the challenge. First the group should Investigate about hot air balloons.

How balloons fly

The team leader will lead in the presentation to Sir Darrin W.

The three groups will display their creation and Team 1 will explain their flight plan, Team 2 will display their spread sheet on the overhead projector, and Team 3 will display there Post and  presentaion using a lesson learded file on powerpoint presentation.

 

Each group should be prepared for their display

  • the map
  • total miles, expenses, rest over locations.
  • Final presentation to Sir Darrin W. This presentation will in clude the and the amount of time it took to take the journey.

The winner of the race has the shortest time. What a great race and what a wonderful trip around the world.

References include; National Geographic.com
                                    Google  earth.com
                                    Ask.com

 

 

Each of you will choose a job, gather the information needed and then report back to your group. Time to prepare for the race.

Preparation for Race

1. Each person in your group should report their findings. Discuss any changes or alterations that the group may want. Remember that you want to have the shortest route, but need to live through the race.

2. Together complete the final log for your travel plans.  You may use this log if you choose. Recalculate the total miles if the Navigator's plan has been changed.

3. Calculate the total amount of money you will spend for the race. Be sure to include all balloon and food costs.

4. Calculate the amount of time that your balloon will travel. hint: the balloon will travel an average of 10 miles per hour.

5. Create a world map showing your travel plans. The world map must include:

 

flying hot air balloon

Now it is time for your trip. Your travels will produce a wealth of information.

Let the journey begin.

After you have completed your investigation, share your findings with your group. This information will be used by each person in their journal.

It is time for the race...

load up the basket with supplies, blow up the balloon, and lift off.

Journey Journal:  Write a journal about your exciting trip. You may use Word, PowerPoint, or any other media in which to write your journal. The journal should tell about your adventures and interesting sites for each continent.  Use the information gathered by your team within each entry. Each entry should include the following:

Degree of Confluence - pictures of various countries Travelogues- Yahooligans- Information and pictures from all continents

 

Want to learn more?

Here are some extra sites that teach about hot air ballooning.