Geographer

• The Geographer researches the travel route using Internet resources, library reference books, and an assortment of maps to plan each phase of the journey. 

• The Geographer works closely with the other members of the team to communicate information about the landscape along the route, topographical information, climate, and relevant information relating to the historical and contemporary culture of a specific areas along the route. 

• The Geographer will make suggestions for selecting the best route for creating an interesting and exciting Journal.  This mileage chart link is an important tool for the Geography.  Also, use this link for current satellite weather information. 

• The Geographer writes specific journal entries. 

Historian

• The Historian uses the Internet and other sources of information to find information about the events that have made an impact on the lives of the people who lived along the route of your journey. 

• The Historian works closely with the Geographer to locate information about former cultures, towns, and important historical events which have shaped the way in which the people of the area live now and how they lived in the past. 

• The Historian works very closely with the writer in describing the contemporary and cultural history of specific areas along the route.

• The Historian writes specific journal entries. 

Writer

• The Writer is responsible for writing most of the journal entries in Microsoft Word. 

• The Writer uses the information provided by the Geographer and the Historian to develop the narrative that describes each phase of the journey. 

• The Writer edits the Journal and coordinates each phase of the writing process. 

• The Writer works closely with the Geographer and the Historian to include information that will result in an interesting, informative, and exciting Travel Journal. 

Desinger

• The Designer is responsible for locating appropriate graphics 

• The Designer works closely with the Geographer and the Historian to find appropriate graphics to illustrate the journal narrative. 

• The Designer works closely with the Writer to plan the way the Journal is be organized and how the text and graphics can be effectively coordinated. 

• The Designer is responsible for creating an attractive cover.