New York City
A WebQuest
INTRODUCTION:
You and three of your friends are planning a trip to New York
City. You are excited because you have never been to the Big
Apple before. There is so much to see and do in the "City That
Never Sleeps." You have limited time and a limited budget. You need to make some decisions as to where you will go and what you will see while in New York City.
TASK: Plan a three day visit to New York City. Decide how you will get there, where you will stay, and what you will see while there. Put together a proposal, including cost, that you will share with your friends. Put together a presnetation that convinces them that your proposal is the best.
PROCESS: Follow these steps to complete this WebQuest.
Step 1: Using the resources provided, choose the best way to travel to New York City.
Step 2: Decide where you will stay while in New York City. The best place to stay is in Manhattan near Times Square.
You can also find hotels at:
There is also the option of staying at a hostel.
Step
3: There is much to see and do in the Big Apple. Below are
some of the more common activities. Decide what you will like to
see and do in New York City. Remember you will only have two days to sightsee.
Step 4: Put together a presentation and budget for your choices. Share these with your friends and try to convince them your choices are best.
CONCLUSION: I hope this WebQuest helps you to plan your New York City trip. This will give you an idea of what to see and do while in New York. I hope you have a fun time, while learning more about America.
Created by Dr. Debra Sprague at George Mason University for the Greek Teacher Professional Development Project.
TASK: Plan a three day visit to New York City. Decide how you will get there, where you will stay, and what you will see while there. Put together a proposal, including cost, that you will share with your friends. Put together a presnetation that convinces them that your proposal is the best.
PROCESS: Follow these steps to complete this WebQuest.
Step 1: Using the resources provided, choose the best way to travel to New York City.
By train - http://www.amtrak.com
By bus - http://www.greyhound.com
Tour Group sponsored by George Mason University- http://artsbus.gmu.edu/
Tour Group sponsored by George Mason University- http://artsbus.gmu.edu/
Step 2: Decide where you will stay while in New York City. The best place to stay is in Manhattan near Times Square.
Hotel packages can be booked at the same time as air fare at:
You can also find hotels at:
There is also the option of staying at a hostel.
Museums
Museum of Modern Art - http://www.moma.org/
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum - http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
Metropolitan Museum of Art - http://www.metmuseum.org/
Guggenheim Museum - http://www.guggenheim.org/
Listing on other NYC Museums - http://newyorkcity2005.web.infoseek.co.jp/information/sightseeing/museum.html
Broadway Shows
New York Landmarks
Ellis Island - http://www.ellisisland.org
Empire State Building - http://esbnyc.com
FAO Schwarz - http://www.fao.com/home/index.jsp
Gracie Mansion - http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/gracie.html
Grand Central Terminal - http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/
Ground Zero - http://www.renewnyc.com/
Radio City Music Hall - http://www.radiocity.com/
Rockefeller Center - http://www.rockefellercenter.com/
Statue of Liberty - http://www.nps.gov/stli/
Times Square - http://www.timessquare.com/
United Nations - http://www.un.org/
For other famous New York City landmarks visit http://newyorkcity2005.web.infoseek.co.jp/information/sightseeing/landmark.html
City Tours
Gray line Tours - http://www.newyorksightseeing.com/
CitySights NY - http://www.citysightsny.com/
New York Tours - http://www.nytours.us/
Places to Eat
New York City Restaurants - http://www.menupages.com/
New York City Restaurants and Dining Guide - http://www.nyc.com/restaurants/
NYTimes Guide to Restaurants and Where to Eat - http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/new-york/new-york-city/restaurants.html
Fodor's Restaurant Reviews - http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/restaurants.html
Step 4: Put together a presentation and budget for your choices. Share these with your friends and try to convince them your choices are best.
CONCLUSION: I hope this WebQuest helps you to plan your New York City trip. This will give you an idea of what to see and do while in New York. I hope you have a fun time, while learning more about America.
Created by Dr. Debra Sprague at George Mason University for the Greek Teacher Professional Development Project.