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K–12 Standards

International Travel: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Introduction to International Travel

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Discuss the main factors that generate international travel

    1. 1.

      Identify and discuss travel professions, historical reasons to travel, and growth in the industry1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify and discuss the necessity to travel and travel for leisure1.2.2

  • 1.3

    Discuss the purpose of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) and the six regions into which international travel and tourism is divided

    1. 1.

      Research and discuss the WTO and list its responsibilities1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Construct a map of tourism regions1.3.2

  • 1.4

    Identify trends in regional international tourist arrivals in the Middle East, East Asia and the Pacific region, south Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa

    1. 1.

      Research, identify, and list international tourism trends according to WTO regions1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Discuss the foundation of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the goal of this organization

    1. 1.

      Identify and discuss relevant details, facts, and specifications of the WTTC1.5.1

  • 1.6

    Identify the travel and tourism industry as an employer

    1. 1.

      Identify careers available in tourism1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Analyze the world's top tourism destinations

    1. 1.

      Identify, analyze, and graph the top 40 world tourism destinations1.7.1

  • 1.8

    Discuss health issues associated with international travel

    1. 1.

      Use a Travel Planner or similar publication (Internet site) to research the health requirements for foreign travel1.8.1

Air Travel Geography

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss the Eight Freedoms of the Air

    1. 1.

      Research, identify, and list the Eight Freedoms of the Air2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Discuss the purpose and roles of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

    1. 1.

      Research and discuss IATA, and list its responsibilities2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Discuss the use of the universal aviation code when spelling the names of passengers, and give examples of the use of the code

    1. 1.

      Research and discuss the aviation code2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Write a student's name in code2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Using computer graphics, set up a table, and display the corresponding city codes, country, IATA area, and IATA sub areas2.4.3

  • 2.5

    Discuss the functions of the International Airlines Travel Agency Network (IATAN)

    1. 1.

      Research and discuss IATAN2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Discuss Universal Time: 24-hour clock, time zones, and International Date Line

    1. 1.

      Research and create a 24-hour clock2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Create a time zone graph, and include the International Date Line2.6.2

    3. 3.

      Calculate the elapsed flying times for five different scenarios using at least six different countries, and generate a report using computer graphics2.6.3

Travel Requirements

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Prepare documents needed for passport application

    1. 1.

      Research on the Internet what documents are needed to obtain a passport3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Research online passport application3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Fill out online passport application3.2.3

    4. 4.

      Contact the postmaster who issues passport applications, and arrange for a lecture3.2.4

  • 3.3

    Discuss the visa

    1. 1.

      Explain and discuss the need for a visa and the countries that require them3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss tourist visa exemptions3.3.2

  • 3.4

    Describe the main job of Customs and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

    1. 1.

      List the main job of Customs and USCIS3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a handout for travelers that lists restricted items of international travel set by Customs3.4.2

  • 3.5

    Discuss money, foreign currency, and taxes

    1. 1.

      Explain currency exchange and the advantages and disadvantages of buying foreign currency3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Use an Internet currency conversion program to change U.S. dollars to another currency3.5.2

    3. 3.

      Explain different taxes collected with airfares and international travel3.5.3

International Airfares and Ticketing

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Differentiate between stopovers and connections

    1. 1.

      Describe stopovers and connections; list the differences4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Differentiate among normal, excursion, and apex fares

    1. 1.

      Explain different types of fares, and list advantages of each4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Discuss infants' and children's fares

    1. 1.

      Discuss age levels and regulations for determining children's fares, and create a chart listing examples of fares4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Discuss the Air Tariff Book

    1. 1.

      Review examples of Air Tariff Book pages from an official book or example on the Internet4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Discuss automated fare displays

    1. 1.

      Explain and discuss automated fare displays and the use of modern technology to keep up with fares4.6.1

    2. 2.

      Research the Internet for examples of automated fare displays4.6.2

International Ticketing

  • 5.1

    Discuss IATA agent responsibilities

    1. 1.

      Review the establishment of IATA, its rules and regulations, and introduce agent responsibilities5.1.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the IATA Ticketing Handbook5.1.2

  • 5.2

    Discuss international airline tickets

    1. 1.

      Present examples of international airline tickets and domestic airline tickets, and discuss the differences5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Discuss baggage allowance

    1. 1.

      Explain baggage allowance, free baggage, and conversion of pounds into kilos5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Formulate and create a conversion chart for allowable free baggage using pounds and kilos5.3.2

Travel in Europe

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Visit the European Union Web site (http://europa.eu), and explain its goals and concerns

    1. 1.

      List the goals of the European Union6.2.1

    2. 2.

      List the members of the European Union6.2.2

  • 6.3

    Discuss rail travel

    1. 1.

      Discuss European rail service and types of rail passes6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Research and write a report on the Channel Tunnel and LeShuttle; insert pictures from the Internet into the report6.3.2

  • 6.4

    List the major destinations of Europe, the Mediterranean, and northern Europe

    1. 1.

      Using a wall map, locate major destinations6.4.1

    2. 2.

      Research and present three basic facts about each destination6.4.2

  • 6.5

    Describe the Orient Express

    1. 1.

      Research and discuss the history and success of the Orient Express6.5.1

The New Russia

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Discuss the development of the Commonwealth of Independent States

    1. 1.

      Research and discuss the development of the new Russia7.2.1

  • 7.3

    Identify the geography of the Commonwealth of Independent States

    1. 1.

      Create a map of the new Russia7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Label and color the new states of the new Russia7.3.2

  • 7.4

    Describe air travel in the Commonwealth of Independent States

    1. 1.

      Discuss basic air travel in the Commonwealth of Independent States7.4.1

  • 7.5

    Explain the Trans-Siberian Railroad

    1. 1.

      Discuss the Trans-Siberian Railroad7.5.1

    2. 2.

      Using the Internet, research and present images of the TSR and its route7.5.2

  • 7.6

    Locate major destinations in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Antarctica

    1. 1.

      Using a wall map, locate major destinations7.6.1

    2. 2.

      Research and present three basic facts about each destination7.6.2

Asia and the Pacific

  • 8.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Locate major destinations in Asia and the Pacific

    1. 1.

      Using a wall map, locate major destinations8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Research and present three basic facts about each destination8.2.2

  • 8.3

    Discuss travel in Australia

    1. 1.

      Research rail travel in Australia8.3.1

Developing Nations

  • 9.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions9.1.1

  • 9.2

    Identify developing nations

    1. 1.

      Research and create a list of developing countries9.2.1

    2. 2.

      Using a blank world map, color in and label each developing country9.2.2

  • 9.3

    Describe the Blue Train

    1. 1.

      Explain the development of the Blue Train, and show images from the Internet9.3.1

  • 9.4

    Locate major destinations in developing nations

    1. 1.

      Using a wall map, locate major destinations9.4.1

    2. 2.

      Research and present three basic facts about each destination9.4.2

  • 9.5

    Locate major destinations in Antarctica

    1. 1.

      Using a wall map, locate major destinations9.5.1

    2. 2.

      Research and present three basic facts about each destination9.5.2

Sustainable Tourism

  • 10.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions10.1.1

  • 10.2

    Discuss sustainable tourism

    1. 1.

      Research sustainable tourism and international values10.2.1

  • 10.3

    Describe ecotourism and the Ecotourism Society

    1. 1.

      Explain ecotourism10.3.1

    2. 2.

      Research the Ecotourism Society, and write a short report on its development10.3.2

  • 10.4

    Explain adventure travel

    1. 1.

      Discuss adventure travel10.4.1

  • 10.5

    Identify international issues associated with travel -- environmental, social, structural, and animal habitats

    1. 1.

      Discuss issues associated with international travel10.5.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2004
Where can I read the official document?
International Travel

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