A social studies idea

I came across this idea at one of our schools this year. In a nutshell, the students are each given a budget and have to book a trip to Europe, though it could be anywhere. You can make this as involved as you like.

They have to use Internet resources to "book" a flight, lodgings, places they will visit, eat, etc. and record their expenses and collect images from the internet. Once it is complete, the studnets present their trip to the class in the form of a Prezi (since they can edit together); even Animoto, iMovie or Movie Maker would work as well. They will also practice math skills as they work with a budget, currency conversions, etc.

Teachers and students both liked the project; it really gives students a taste of different cultures.

As a follow up activity, the class could Skype with classes or people in some of the more popular areas.

Just an idea.