Destination:
La Paz

Home of the
Pearl of the World

Conclusion:
Through Destination: La Paz, you have learned a great deal about the city of La Paz, Mexico, including information about its location, climate, and geographical features, information about the native people of the area and how they live, information about the architecture of the city, and the different things tourists can do there, and information about the local pearl diving industry believed to be the source of the great Pearl of the World described in John Stienbeck's The Pearl.
You have also learned a great deal in this activity about how to design computer slide shows, and brochures, and how to present information to groups of people.  Finally, you have gained an appreciation for the tourism industry, and what it takes to attract to tourists to a particular destination.

Reflection:
Take some time now to reflect on Destination: La Paz.  Write a few notes on the different tools and documents you utilized for this project. 
How could you see yourself using
these tools in the workplace? 

Which of these tools would be the most
helpful when looking for a job? 

Which of the resources did you find the most
helpful when learning how to create the documents?

Which were the least useful?

What other resources did you use
besides those listed? 


Extension:
The tools and documents you have learned how to use during Destination: La Paz will be of use to you for the rest of your life.  You will use them both inside and outside of the classroom, both at work and in your private life.  Try honing your skills with some of the following activities:
Try creating a slideshow presentation
for an assignment in another course.

Make a brochure to raise awareness
about an issue you care about,
or an event you want to publicize.

Prepare an oral presentation
 for another course.

You have also learned a great deal of information that will help you to better understand The Pearl, by John Steinbeck.  Consider some of the following questions to help you prepare for future tests or assignments on The Pearl:
Where, exactly, is La Paz?

How has the native lifestyle been affected
by the landscape and natural resources?

How has the native lifestyle been affected
by the arrival of European settlers?

What aspects of the native lifestyle
have changed over the past century, and how?


 

Evaluation

Credits