Mrs. Swanson’s Quest for Awesome Beaches

Shanda Swanson

ItineraryI chose the theme of awesome beaches because I love sun, sand , and relaxation. I will be going around the world looking for the best beaches. The first stop on my trip will be in Brazil at the Copacabana Beach. The next stop of my trip of a lifetime will be Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The length of my stay will be 12 days and I plan on traveling during March.

Hazards for Brazil

1. Robbery2. Cholora3. Dengue fever4. Hepatitis A and B5. Malaria6. Black flies7. Lamonia achelous (butterfly)

Activities for Brazil

1. The 2016 Summer Olympics will use Copacabana Beach.2. A promenade is paved next to the beach and is four miles long.3. The beach is often referred to as the world’s most famous beach.4. The best shopping is located near the beach.5. The Municipal Theatre is located in Rio.6. Club Ipanema is famous for it’s music and dancing scene.7. The Copacabana Palace can be seen in many movies.8. The famous statue, Christ the Redeemer, is a must to see in Brazil.

While in Brazil, I would like to purchase a Copacabana coozie for my friends, Steph and Amy.

Contributions to Science from Brazil1. Brazil today has a well-developed organization of science and technology.2. Basic research is largely carried out in public universities. 3. Accordingly, more than 90% of funding for basic research comes from governmental

sources.4. Aziz Nacib Ab'Sáber was an environmentalist and one of Brazil´s most respected

scientists. He founded the first searches for oil camps in Brazil.

Type of Government in Brazil1. Democracy2. Three branches of government

1. Executive2. Legislative3. Judicial

3. President Dilma Rousseff4. Presidents have 4 year terms5. This country has run this way since 1993

Hazards for Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

1. Robbery2. Undertows and riptides3. Drug trade4. Hepatitis A and B5. Lyme disease 6. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Activities for Mexico

While in Mexico, I will purchase a necklace for my daughter from Fifth Avenue.

1. Fifth Avenue shopping district2. Snorkeling3. Blue Parrot Beach Club4. Mayan Ruins5. Cenotes6. Xcaret7. Zip lining8. Coco Bongo

Contributions to Science from Mexico1. To predict planting and harvesting times, early peoples studied movements of the sun,

stars, and planets. They used this information to make calendars. The Aztecs created two calendars one for farming and one for religion. The farming calendar let them know when to plant and to harvest crops.

2. During the Mexican Enlightenment, Mexico made progress in science. Progress were made in subjects such as astronomy, engineering, etc. In 1792 the Seminary of Mining was established. Later it became College of Mining, in which the first modern physics laboratory in Mexico was established.

Type of Government in Mexico

1. President Felipe Calderon2. President since 20063. New election was held in July4. New president will take over in December5. 6 year terms6. Democracy7. Three Branches of Government

1. Executive2. Legislative3. Judicial

What’s in my Suitcase?• 15 shirts

• 15 shorts• 5 dresses• 10 swimsuits• 5 pairs of flip flops• 1 pair of tennis shoes• 5 pairs of socks• 3 beach towels• Sunscreen• Tanning oil• Beach bag• Magazines/Books• Shampoo/Conditioner• Makeup bag• Passport• Ipod• Camera

In the plane on the way to Mexico!!!