Our ’Globetrotters’ must use their initiative to complete several language and culture challenges around the globe as they race their way 11,862 miles back home. Each country they pass through includes a cultural challenge coupled with general knowledge of that country. Only when they complete these tasks can they get their passports stamped and pass through customs. Who will emerge victorious in this travel-minded challenge?!!
Years 9 to 13. Groups of 30 to 90.
Programme Duration
Full day in keeping with the school timetable.
Programme Overview
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Teams are given a starting point on the other side of the world - New Zealand.
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Each team must get back to the UK as quickly as possible after overcoming a number of obstacles whilst passing through various countries.
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They must win as many points as possible in the days tasks by selecting the best route, winning money in each ‘country quiz’, completing a cultural task and selecting appropriate gifts for home.
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Before leaving each country teams must send a postcard and complete their journal - documenting their travels.
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Students may only advance through customs only after achieving all tasks in each country and acquiring one of the duty free gifts from their ‘treasure’ list.
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The team who gets back to the UK with their completed itinerary in the most efficient time will be crowned ‘The Seasoned Globetrotters’.
Teams will be required to consider the following:
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Cultural differences
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Use of resources
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Travel arrangements
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Time constraints
In order to overcome each challenge students are tested in the areas of problem solving and teamwork. The programme also highlights the value of languages to help overcome foreign communication and the importance of budgeting to complete their journey.
Curriculum Links
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Geography
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Design and Technology
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Literacy
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Art
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Modern Languages
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Enterprise Awareness
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Mathematics
