Country+Studies

= = = = =** Directions for your Country Study– LATIN AMERICA **=

Make sure you are writing the information in your own words!! Document and cite all resources used. Type all work in 12 pt font, double spaced

1. Cover page- include at least 3 relevant pictures, a title, the class period, and your name 2. Complete the “My Country, just the facts” graphic organizer 3. Draw a map of your country displaying both physical and political feature. Include 5 major cities, important bodies of water, major physical features, and at least one natural resource. Include lines of latitude/longitude that surround/intersect your country. 4. Utilize the Culturegrams to write an essay comparing and contrasting the American culture with the culture of your selected country. This must be a minimum of 3 paragraphs. 5. Create three bar graphs comparing data from your country, one other regional country, and the US *Note: all of these must include the resources where you accessed the info in correct works cited format (easybib.com). Your essay must use internal citation as well. A. Create a thematic map of your country which includes a title, key, compass rose, and also the citation for where you found this data (3 points). You may create a maximum of 3 different thematic maps. You should try to compare this data to at least 5 surrounding countries. Topics to consider: climate, agriculture, resources, life expectancy, literacy rates, etc. B. Prepare and share a food native to your country, include the recipe as well. (7 points) (If you make a second recipe it will count for 5 points.) C. Interview a person who has lived or visited your country. Create a minimum of ten questions and submit the questions and their answers- this can be written or recorded. When submitted, explain who this person is in relation to you and how they can be contacted in case I have questions. (5 points) D. Read and summarize an article about your country (3 points) (2 articles maximum). Your article summary must be a minimum of 5-7 sentences and focus on the 5 W’s as well as how this is relevant/relates to information you have learned about your country. E. Write a 250 word informative essay on a topic related to your country. (5 points) (2 essays maximum). You must use at least 2 resources in each essay. F. Give a 3-5 minute oral presentation about your country complete with a visual and a handout (teacher can make copies if it is provided in advance) (5 points). G. Make a “scrap book” from a “trip” you took to this country and two neighboring countries. Include a minimum of 12 photos or souvenirs each with a caption in which you identify the city/landmark/souvenir and its significance. Include a map of your travels as well (7 points) H. Draw and explain the colors and emblems of your country’s flag in an essay (3 points). I. “Made in” presentation. Bring in and present two distinct items “made in” your country. (3 points) J. Create a collage/poster that represents your country (titles, words, pictures) and write a one page explanation of what you chose and why. (4 points) K. Create a travel brochure about your country (5 points) L. Create and write a “postcard home” from your country (3 points) M. Write an acrostic poem about your country (3 points) (5 points if each line has a different idea) N. Write a Haiku about your country (3 points) O. Other assignments are possible. Check with your teacher before you start an assignment not listed. P. Many of these projects can be adapted to use technology- wikis, blogs, photostory, podcasts, ppt, etc. Check with the teacher before adapting it. · The maximum score for this assignment is 105 out of 100. · You may do more than one of each of the above items, but check with your teacher about limits. · All points listed are possible, not guaranteed. · All work is to be in ink (neat) or typed. Use the spellchecker before printing an item. · Document all sources. · There is a 5-point penalty for each day your report is overdue. If you have an extended, excused absence, discuss a due date with your teacher. = · Your projects are due:  ** MONDAY, MARCH 14 IN CLASS **=
 * Part I: Complete the following components for a maximum score of 70**
 * Part II: Satisfactorily complete any of the following assignments to earn more points. The maximum point value for each assignment is listed below.**
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Below are the following documents: The country study directions (same as above) and the form to fill out with what projects you completed

My Country Just the Facts

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