Yesterday, May 28, the kids started making Power Point presentations on Central American, Caribbean Island, or South American country. Countries were assigned via a random draw from a paper bag :)
The assignment involves preparing slides about one's country; there are five heading that need to be addressed, and at least three facts need to be provided for each heading. Ideas for each heading have been provided although those are just ideas and kids are free to use other ideas that they find interesting.
We are using Chromebook computers to complete this assignment, but we will only have the computers for three days - May 28,29, and 30. Many kids are using their time wisely, but there are several who, no doubt, will need to complete this assignment at home. It is due Monday, June 2, 2014.
Below is the assignment description with "ideas" for each heading:
Central and South America Report/Power Point
The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn about a
topic that will not be covered in class in great detail. You will report on your “chosen” country to
inform the rest of the class J The following
information must be included:
Geography: Include
pictures J
Location-Continent, Hemisphere, Latitude and Longitude
Physical Features- Mountains, bodies of water, rivers,
desert, rain forest, etc
Climate- Type of climate, average temperature in Spring,
Summer, Fall, Winter
Vegetation
Wild Life
History: Include
pictures J
First Inhabitants
Famous Leaders
Major wars or revolts
Government: Include
pictures J
Name of Capitol City
Country’s Official name
Type of Government;
Communist? Democratic
Republic? Socialist?
Current Government Leader: name, title, residence
Economy: Include
Pictures J
Major industries
Major agricultural crops
Trade – imports and exports
Money – name, value compared to US dollar,
Occupations of the citizens
Culture: Include
pictures J
Population
Ethnic Groups
Major religions
Life expectancy
Language
Literacy Rate
Food
Clothing
Holidays and Customs
Sports and Recreation
Famous Artists, Authors, Scientists, etc
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