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Madison Kirch

High School CTE Instructor

Galena High School

About the Author

My teaching content is Family and Consumer Sciences. I teach grades 9-12 at Blue Valley Southwest. I am a three time PSU Alumni- my BSED in FCS in 2018, my MS in CTE in 2021and I just finished my Hospitality and Event Management Certificate in December of 23! I enjoy building relationships with my students and love teaching them real world life skills! I teach or have taught the following:

Human Growth & Dev./ Family Studies
Career & Life Planning
Career & Community Connections
Consumer & Personal Finance/ Foundations of Travel & Tourism
Event Planning & Management/ Baking & Pastry 1
Culinary Essentials/ Nutrition & Wellness
Interior Design
Fashion Apparel
Personal Relationship Development

In addition to my teaching duties, I do FCCLA with my co-teacher and help out with various clubs and activities throughout the district!

I live in Olathe, KS and enjoy reading, crocheting and spending time with my friends and family.

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Foundations of Travel and Tourism

Complete Course Materials

High School

Family & Consumer Science

Description

Foundations of Travel and Tourism will assist students in charting a career path in one of the world’s largest industries. The course includes different segments of the tourism industry: Lodging, Transportation, Food & Beverage, Tourism and so much more.

Course Length: 1 Semester

Last Updated: 12/09/2022

KSDE Course No. - 16151

Materials

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Course Materials

CM Rubric.docx

Last Updated: 12/6/2022 | View in Browser

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U1 What is Travel & TourismTwo 80- minute block periods

This unit introduces the four major sectors of the travel and tourism industry: lodging, food and beverage, transportation and attractions. It also discusses how technology impacts those 4 sectors. The sectors will be discussed deeper within their own units.

U1L1 LP What is Travel & Tourism.docx

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U1L1 PRES Intro to Travel.pptx

Last Updated: 9/14/2022 | View in Browser

U1L1 HO Impactful Events.docx

Last Updated: 12/6/2022 | View in Browser

U1L1 HO Encouraging Tourism.docx

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U1L1 HO Discussion Qs.docx

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U1L1 HO Tech in Tourism.docx

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U1L1 HO KEY Tech in Tourism.docx

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U2 AccommodationsFive 80 minute blocks

This unit introduces types of accommodations and careers in lodging. It also discusses how travelers can choose the best lodging choices for them and their families.

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U2L1 Overview of Lodging

U2L1 LP Overview of Lodging.docx

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U2L1 PRES Types of Lodging.pptx

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U2L1 HO Discussion Qs.docx

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U2L1 HO Article Review.docx

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U2L1 HO Unique AirBnbs.docx

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U2L2 Hotels

U2L2 LP Hotels.docx

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U2L2 PRES Hotel Services.pptx

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U2L2 HO Travel Scenarios.docx

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U2L2 HO My Hotel.docx

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U2L2 HO Understand Rating.docx

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U3 Food & BeverageThree 80-minute block periods

This unit discusses careers in the food and beverage industry, different segments of restaurants and how customer service makes a difference in the travel and tourism industry.

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U3L1 Overview Food & Beverage

U3L1 LP Overview of Food & Beverage.docx

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U3L1 PRES Food & Bev.pptx

Last Updated: 10/31/2022 | View in Browser

U3L1 HO Restaurant Segments.docx

Last Updated: 12/6/2022 | View in Browser

U3L1 HO Menu Plan.docx

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U3L2 Food & Beverage Careers

U3L2 LP Food & Beverage Careers.docx

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U3L2 PRES Careers in Food & Bev.pptx

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U3L2 HO Guest Scenarios.docx

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U3L2 HO Careers Poster.docx

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U4 TourismSix 80-minute blocks

This unit discusses the many types of tourism both worldwide and in the state of KS, how destinations market themselves for tourists and how travelers can keep themselves safe while traveling.

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U4L1 Overview of Tourism

U4L1 LP Overview of Tourism.docx

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U4L1 PRES Types of Tourism.pptx

Last Updated: 11/5/2022 | View in Browser

U4L1 HO PESTEL.docx

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U4L1 HO Tourism Timeline.docx

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U4L1 HO Promoting DMO.docx

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U4L1 HO Tourism Types.docx

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U4L2 Niche Tourism

U4L2 LP Niche Tourism.docx

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U4L2 HO Little Italy.docx

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U4L2 HO Active Tourism Quest.docx

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U4L2 HO Culinary Tourism.docx

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U4L2 HO Eco Tour Article .docx

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U4L2 HO Optional Lab.docx

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U5 AttractionsFive 80-minute block periods

This unit discusses consumer needs, the importance of amusement to the travel and tourism industry and how different target markets for certain destinations choose their trips.

U5L1 LP Attractions.docx

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U5L1 PRES Attractions.pptx

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U5L1 HO Attraction Categories.docx

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U5L1 HO CYO Theme Park.docx

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U5L1 HO Park Experts.docx

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U6 TransportationThree 80 minute block periods

This unit discusses the variety of transportation available to travelers, the history of it and pros and cons of each.

U6L1 LP Transportation.docx

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U6 L1 PRES Transport.pptx

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U6L1 HO Am-Trak vs EuroRail.docx

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U6L1 HO Transportation Ad.docx

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U6L1 HO Cruise Article.docx

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U6L1 HO KEY Cruise Article.docx

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U6L1 WS Budget Breakout .docx

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U6L1 WS KEY Budget Breakout .docx

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U7 Resorts, Clubs and GamingSix 80-minute block periods

This unit explores the organization of clubs, legal aspects of gaming and the amenities of resorts.

U7L1 LP Resorts, Clubs, and Gaming.docx

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U7L1 PRES Resorts .pptx

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U7L1 HO Resort Research.docx

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U7L1 HO CYO Resort.docx

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U7L1 HO Casino Pros:Cons.docx

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U7L1 HO Club Exploration.docx

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U8 CruisesFour 80 minute block periods

This unit explores different types of cruises, the amenities offered and the environmental impacts from this branch of the travel and tourism industry.

U8L1 LP Cruises.docx

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U8L1 PRES Cruises.pptx

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U8L1 HO Cruise Amenities.docx

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U8L1 HO Pretend Passenger.docx

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U8L1 HO Cruise Away.docx

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U9 CareersFour 80-minute block periods

This unit explores different career opportunities in the Travel & Tourism industry.

U9L1 LP Careers.docx

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U9L1 PRES Careers.pptx

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U9L1 HO Career Exploration.docx

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U9L1 HO Guest Speaker.docx

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U9L1 HO Portfolio Directions.docx

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Madison Kirch

High School CTE Instructor

Galena High School

About the Author

Human Growth & Dev./ Family Studies
Career & Life Planning
Career & Community Connections
Consumer & Personal Finance/ Foundations of Travel & Tourism
Event Planning & Management/ Baking & Pastry 1
Culinary Essentials/ Nutrition & Wellness
Interior Design
Fashion Apparel
Personal Relationship Development

In addition to my teaching duties, I do FCCLA with my co-teacher and help out with various clubs and activities throughout the district!

I live in Olathe, KS and enjoy reading, crocheting and spending time with my friends and family.

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