What Is It Like to Be a Travel Agent
3:02
Grades: 6 - 8
Video Description: Learn what it’s like to be a travel agent in this conversation with agent Robbie Walls.
Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: Careers-3**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Before viewing the video have students discuss what they think the job of a travel agent is like then compare their ideas to what Ms. Walls shares in the video. What attracts them, or does not attract them, to this career.
- Have students discuss the impact of the Internet on the job of a travel agent.
- As part of your study of community, civics, and/or careers invite a travel agent to class. Have students view this video as a preparatory activity to help them develop questions for the travel agent.
*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
