Santa has so many questions about planning this trip. He isn't used to having free time in the middle of December so he will need a lot of advice.

Mapping Advice

So that he can plan the most direct route to the Channel Islands, Santa will need to look at a variety of maps of the area. Below you will find maps which contain information about the North Pole as well as about California and the Channel Islands. Use these maps to plan a travel route for Santa and his sleigh. Write a detailed travel plan based upon the information you found in the maps.

Polar map

World map

United States map

Channel Island Park location map

California map

Southern California map

Channel Island highway location map

Virtual view of Channel Islands

Santa Barbara map

Santa Cruz map

Santa Rosa map

Weather Advice

Another important factor for Santa flying to the Channel islands will be the weather. Use the resources provided for you to check out the weather conditions which may influence Santa's brief vacation. Write some advice to Santa about what to bring with him and what weather conditions to be careful of in his travels.

Weather Kiosk

Ocean and Weather Conditions

Weather predictions

 

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