Upper Grades Tenaya Homework
Helpful Links:
Country Report (Word)
Woodlands Web http:// woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk
Lonely Planet World Guide http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/
Encarta http://encarta.msn.com/
Ask for Kids http://sp.askforkids.com/docs/askforkids/help/tours/newsresources.htm
All over the world people have organized themselves into various cultures. They raise families, govern themselves, make art, feed, house and clothe themselves. In this report students will explore how people in one country have developed their culture.
Students are encouraged to choose a country that interests them. It is a great idea to explore a country where the student has family ties. Take advantage of the chance to learn about a country that you may visit!
The purpose of this outline is to assist you in organizing information that you gather. I hope that you and your family will enjoy digging up information about another country, another culture.
Length and Expectations:
The length of any section of the report will depend on the amount of information that you can find. Try to cover the questions that are listed in the outline.
Aim for at least 3-5 paragraphs about each topic. Every report must be edited for spelling and grammar. Your report should be in your own words, paraphrased from your information sources. As you can see the more information that you gather the better your report will be.
This is the order in which the report should be assembled. The due dates are not in order.
Cover- March 14
The cover should have the title of your report, your name, and the date. It should be illustrated in some way that reflects the country that you are studying.
Title Page- March 14
Just like the cover, but inside.
Table of Contents- March 14
This is the last thing you will make.
Introduction- March 7
Tell two or three interesting facts that you learned while writing your report.
Tell how and where you found your information.
Thank the people that helped you write your report.
Tell why you chose this country.
Encourage your reader to read and enjoy your report.
Illustrations- Include at least 3. They are due as you complete them.
- A map.
- Illustration of clothing, food or traditional housing.
- Interesting buildings or structures.
- A time line.
- Add any additional illustrations that you think your reader will find interesting. You may draw, use cutouts from magazines, trace or photocopy, or use any method that you like to make your illustrations.
Natural World- January 18
What is the climate like? What natural features shape the culture? Does it have rivers? Ocean ports? Mountains? Does the climate make it harder for people? Do the natural features create the borders? Are there wild places? If your country has a lot of interesting animals this would be a great place to write a little more.
Food- January 25
Is this country known for a special style of cooking or foods? What foods grow in this country? Include a recipe.
Clothing and Shelter- February 1
Is there a historical or traditional style of clothing and or shelter for which the people of this country are known? Do men and women dress differently than one another? Are there styles of clothing that we use that originated in this area of the world?
Unique Features- February 1
What are the outstanding landmarks- buildings, bridges, mountains, etc. that a tourist might want to see if they visited? What is special about the landmark?
Leaders and Thinkers- February 8
Tell about at least one leader or thinker from this country that has made a positive impact on his/her country and the world. Are there any inventions that are unique to this country or that have spread through the world?
Social Organization- Feb. 15
What kind of government does the country have? What kinds of jobs do people have? Do men and women have different roles in the society? Does everyone go to school? What religions are followed? Tell a little bit about the beliefs of the religions.
Language- February 15
What language do people speak in this country? List at least 5 useful phrases and their translations. If the language is English list at least 5 words or phrases that are particular to the country you are studying. Include the meanings.
Art, Music, Literature, Sport- February 29
What do the people in this culture do for fun? Do they have special holidays? Special jewelry? Music? Games? Is art important? See you what you find and share it.
Conclusion- March 7
What did you like about the culture of this country? Would you like to visit? What would you most like to do or see if you did visit? What interesting thing did you learn that you did not include in the rest of the report?
Assignment in the order of Due Dates:
- January 18- Natural World
- January 25- Food
- February 1- Clothing and Shelter ; Unique Features
- February 8- Leaders and thinkers
- February 15- Social Organization Language
- February 29- Art, Music, Literature, and Sport
- March 7- Introduction ; Conclusion
- March 14- Cover, Title Page, and Table of Contents
Completed and Assembled Report Due
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