A. Discussion

Use the information from the website at http://www.start-at-zero.com/papers/UH2CostaRica/index.html and other resources to give a short presentation to a science/social studies class on the differences between Houston and Nosara. As a group, create a list of differences by open discussion (road paved/unpaved, language spanish/spanish&english, humidity high/higher, animals
caged/freedom tolerated).

B. Evaluation of Website

1. Students will break into small groups to answer the following questions:
   • To whom is the website at http://www.start-at-zero.com/papers/UH2CostaRica/index.html speaking? (Who is the intended audience?)
   • To whom do you think it should be geared toward?
   • How could the website be improved?
   • What are it's strengths?
   • Other comments
2. Come up with a list of questions that the website does not address and that you think could be included. The list below includes some of the response:
   • Is there public transportation available? posted by Beth Ardoin
   • What is the climate like? posted by Chuhyun Kim
   • When people visit Costa Rica, do they need a Visa? posted by Chuhyun Kim
   • What are some of the important aspects of Costa Rican culture (such as works of art, poetry, literature, theatre)? posted by Angel Hall
   • What are some of the traditions, legends myths, concering the country? posted by Angel Hall
   • What are some Costa Rican legends? posted by Angel Hall
   • What are the social topics of Costa Rica? posted by Angel Hall
   • What is the weight of U.S. money vs. Costa Rican money? posted by Angel Hall
   • How should I pack for my trip to Costa Rica? posted by Sharon Gibson
   • How many species of Birds of Paradise are in Costa Rica? posted by Vanessa Stepney
   • What is "a poor man's umbrella"? posted by Vanessa Stepney
   • Why was Costa Rica founded? posted by Jarod Lambert
   • Of what country was it initially a part? posted by Jarod Lambert
   • What year did it gain its independence? posted by Jarod Lambert
   • When, why and how did it become a democratic country? posted by Jarod Lambert
     

C. Create a project flyer:

Working in small groups, use the CD-ROM of photos or photos from the picture gallery online to create a flyer that can be used to inform others about another trip to Costa Rica next year. A participant from this past summer's trip will assist each group by answering questions.