Online Geography Resources |
The Grand Tour |
![]() |
Starter |
The tradition of the Grand Tour was started in 1608 by an intrepid but down-at-the-heels English courtier named Thomas Coryate, who walked across Europe, miraculously managed to return home in one piece, and wrote a book about his bawdy misadventures. [Source] |
What was the 'Grand Tour' all about? What was it's aim? |
![]() | Activities |
![]() |
Google Earth Skills |
|
![]() |
![]() |
Task - A Modern Day Grand Tour |
Suggest a modern day alternative to the 'original' Grand Tour. The tour's aim must be to 'broaden the horizons and learn language, architecture, geography and culture'. It should be a single Google Earth folder holding names and described placemarks. |
![]() |
Review |
Share what you have produced. Talk others through the decisions you made. |
© 2006-2021 - All Rights Reserved - Author: Richard Allaway | Logout |