Q1 Map It Out: Trip Pitch
Creating Your Trip Pitch
Your classmates may have selected one park as the most popular, but you may have a different favorite. Now it’s your turn to use evidence from your research to convince the class that your park is the best choice for the adventure!
Step 1. Choose Your Three Best Reasons
Review the information you collected from the roller coaster database and other reliable sources. List the three most important features that make your amusement park stand out.
Consider features such as:
- Roller coasters and other attractions
- Travel distance
- Admission prices
- Group activities
- Educational opportunities
- Food and tailgating options
Step 2. Support Your Reasons with Evidence
People may not agree that your park is the best choice, so you need evidence to support your opinion. For each feature you selected, write at least one fact from your research that explains why it is important.
Example: XYZ Funland has both the tallest and fastest roller coasters within the distance our class can afford to travel.
Step 3. Think Like a Responsible Trip Planner
The adults organizing the trip will care about more than than exciting rides rides only. They must also consider student safety, travel time, permission slips, learning opportunities, and the $4,000 budget.
Write three additional reasons explaining why your park:
- Is a safe and responsible choice for the class.
- Offers a fun or educational experience.
- Is a good use of the grant money.
Make Your Trip Pitch Visual
You have chosen your park, identified your strongest reasons, and gathered evidence. Now it is time to turn your argument into a visual that will capture your classmates’ attention and convince them that your park is the best choice!
Step 4. Create Your Visual
Use the information you developed in Steps 1–3 to create a clear, colorful, and persuasive visual. Your visual should include:
- The name of your chosen amusement park
- Your three best features
- Facts or evidence supporting each featureverwaltung
- Reasons the park is safe, educational, and a responsible use of the $4,000 grant
- Relevant images, charts, icons, or other visual elements
Use only tools approved by your teacher. If you are unsure whether a tool is permitted, ask before beginning. You might:
- Create an infographic using Canva, Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot.
- Design a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva Presentations.
- Make a poster using chart paper, colorful markers, and other art supplies.
- Use another creative format approved by your teacher.
Remember that the visuals should support your argument and make your information easier to understand, not distract your audience.
Step 5. Pitch Your Trip!
Present your visual trip pitch to the class. You will have only 30 seconds, so make every second count!
Before presenting:
- Decide which information is most important.
- Write and practice a short pitch.
- Make sure your visual can be seen and understood quickly.
- Speak clearly and bring plenty of energy!
Your goal is to convince your classmates that your amusement park offers the best adventure while meeting the class’s needs and budget.
2.Q1 Student Checklist
2.Q1 Teacher Guide
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
3. Knowledge Constructor
c. Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
5. Computational Thinker
b. Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Creative Communicator
c. Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
Websites and Documents
Websites
- 10 Ways AI Can Make Your Kitchen Smart
- Canva
- Canva Online Graphic Organizer Templates
- CoolText
- Dairy USDA Website
- Dishgen
- FontSpace
- Fruits USDA Website
- Grains USDA Website
- Let's Foodie
- LingoJam
- Proteins USDA Website
- Recipe Creation Tips
- Vegetables USDA Website
Videos From Outside Sources
- Design Graphic Organizer Activities/Canva YouTube (2:45)
- Mind Map Tutorial with Google Slides YouTube (4:32)
21t4s Videos
- None
21t4s Documents & Quizzes
2.Q1 Student Checklist
2.Q1 Teacher Guide