Pretend you are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) planning a trip in 2007 from Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama, just like Mrs. Watson did in the book. You will need to think of many things before you leave to make sure that you have enough time and money to make it to your destination. Your family has $1000 to make it from Michigan to Alabama. Your family will have only three days to make it there. They must stay at least one night in a hotel. The car you drive must be one that your family already owns.

There are two parts:

1. A tangible presentation in the form of a Powerpoint, Journal, Itinerary or anything approved by the teacher.
2. Brochure of Alabama

You will have to:

1. Obtain a map for each day's travel to plan your route.
2. Decide how many miles you will travel per day.
3. Find sleeping accommodations with prices.
4. Find out how many miles per gallon your car will use and assume that gas is $2.07/gallon.
• Assume that you will be going the speed limit (70 mph).
• Add in time for traffic jams.
5. Decide when and in what city you will purchase gas.
6. Find out how much money you will spend on gas.
7. Decide how much money you will spend on food.
8. Plan three activities that you will attend when you arrive in Alabama. These activities are included in the $1000 fund.

Here's where to look for your information:

• For a map: maps.google.com, maps.yahoo.com, mapquest.com
• For hotels: www.aaa.com
• For your car's mileage: www.webwinder.com
• For activities: www.bham.net

Using the information that you have found, compose a travel brochure for Birmingham, Alabama.

• Must be tri-fold
• You may use this MS Publisher template for this. Make sure you select 'Open' when you click this link. Also, you must do a 'Save As...' when you save it the first time.
• Include:
  • Cover: State name, picture of state or state flag, capital
  • Fact page: At least six facts: some examples are
    • State information such as name, capital, population, state bird, state motto, major cities, hotels, restaurants, fun facts, a picture of the flag, year it became a state.
    • 3 tourist activities to experience: include a picture or symbol of the place where they are located.
    • Brochure of Alabama
      • Folded out pages: Activities
      • Back page: Published by - Name, Class Period, Date (March 2, 2007).