Historic Walking Project: Complete a historical walking tour and provide an analysis based on observations and supporting research. Next, use your experiences as a model to create your own tour.
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Directions:
Part 1: Walking Tour: Complete a historical walking tour and answer questions 1-5.
For a list of tours go to the government of Alberta Government Department of Culture and Tourism (Links to an external site.) website. Look for the Lethbridge Historical Walking Tour
o Given the recent Covid 19 issues, you may use a virtual tour as an alternative. The tour must be a Canadian location.
o Is there a different tour you are interested in? Please discuss options with your instructor.
From your tour, answer the following questions:
Question 1: What are unique characteristics of the locations on the tour?
Question 2: What timeframes do the locations represent?
Question 3: What do the locations suggest about the identity or character of the community?
Question 4: Are there other locations that you would include on the tour?
Question 5: Include pictures of yourself at the 4-5 stops on the tour.
Part 2: Create a tour.
You are the Community Services Coordinator for your local community. A local college class will be visiting your community, and you have been asked to create a historical walking tour.
The tour should include the following:
- 5-7 locations, that were not part of the Walking Tour you completed in Part 1.
- For each location, you need the following information:
Part 1. Describe the location
Part 2. Identify when it was established
Part 3. Describe what it is currently used for
Part 4. Describe any unique features of the location.
- Create a map to guide your tour
Format
- The assignment is to include a title page, page numbering and headings as indicated. The structure of the project will be as follows:
o Title page
- Your name and Lethbridge College ID, title of paper, course name and number, instructor's name and date
o Part 1
- Use the questions from Part 1 above as subheadings, and provide an answer in paragraph format.
o Part 2
- Use the questions from Part 2 above as subheadings, and provide an answer in paragraph format.
- Or - you can present your tour as a brochure, or online activity. Please discuss options with your instructor.
o Reference page
o The analysis must be written in your own words using appropriate references and in APA research.
o Complete sentences with proper grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphs are expected.
o Length:
- The completed project should be 1000 words + title page and reference page.
- The assignment should be submitted as a word .doc or .docx file to the Angel assignment drop box.
Objectives:
- conduct research using a variety of research tools beyond the print medium.
- analyze material and clearly articulate their ideas.
- properly use and reference facts and ideas they have uncovered while conducting their research.
- relate classroom material with a practical experience.