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PICTURES 2005

BACKGROUND: Students will have the opportunity to gain expertise about a country of their choice while satisfying several interdisciplinary learning results. After each group researches a country of interest, they will create an INSIDER’S TRAVEL GUIDE and develop a PRESENTATION.  They will also create displays related to their country.

CORE REQUIREMENTS: each student will earn points for completing/contributing to the parts, which represent the information, learned about the country and its culture.

1.        Research & Create the INSIDER'S TRAVEL GUIDE
    (40 points)

2.       Present information learned  to peers, teachers & guests during the Expo
    (10-15 minutes in length)
    (20 points)
 

3.       Design & Create displays that highlight the culture and features of the country 

        (20 points) 

4.       Participate in this project in a respectful & cooperative manner, use time wisely, use    quality standards & meet deadlines. (20 points)

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:

• Pen Pal/E-Pal
• Care Package
• Country Favors

SPECIFIC DETAILS:

1. Research & Create the INSIDER's TRAVEL GUIDE (40)

Research & Create the following for your Insider’s Travel Guide: Include specific information about the country.  This information will be featured in a binder. See A-Z guide for questions to answer. The Insider’s Travel Guide will include information about:
 

Parts:                                                      Possible Supporting Products:

Geography/Environment                                                          Maps

History & Major Events                                                           Timelines

Government & Politics & Leaders                                             Who’s Who list

Quality of Life Statistics (10) & Comparisons                          Graphs

Major Cities/Trade Situation                                                  Visuals
Currency Table; compared to US $                                          Narratives

Jobs                                                                                       Charts
Points of interest/climate                                                       Diagrams

10-15 Fun Facts about the country                                           Lists
Food Habits                                                                           Journals
Buildings/Famous Places                                                         Essays
Art                                                                                         Language
Religion                                                                                  Recipes
National Parks                                                                       Models

Wildlife                                                                                Pamphlets
Flora                                                                     Demonstrations 
                                                               Crafts              

2.  Present information learned  to peers, teachers & guests during the Expo
    (10-15 minutes in length) (20 points)  Strive to make it educational, engaging, and interactive for    your audience.  Examples include simulations, demonstrations, game shows, debates, power points, skits, talk shows, and documentaries.

Procedure
   1. Complete research

    2. Share research with entire advisory

    3. Choose method of presentation

    4. Write the plan/script involving all advisory members

    5. Make a blueprint or mock-up for your room

    6. Create necessary props/signs/displays

    7. Rehearse, revise, adjust time to 10-15 minutes

    8. Present to peers (day time of March 22nd)

    9. Present to public (evening of March 22nd)

3.       Design & Create displays that highlight the culture and features of the country 

        (20 points) 
 

Displays  should highlight the uniqueness of the country.  This display area will serve multiple purposes:

*To mark the entrance to your advisory presentation on the day of the Exposition.

*To represents the “coolest” aspects of the country and its culture.

*To offers a chance to display any “specialty items.”

4.       Participate in this project in a respectful & cooperative manner, use time wisely, use    quality standards & meet deadlines. (20 points)

The expectation is that each member contributes the following skills:
*displays on-task behavior
*shows motivation, positive attitude
*contributes to research and organization of information
*uses problem solving skills to create quality work
*utilizes time effectively

"CULTURE IS EVERYTHING… from A to Z"

Art & literature:

What art forms are typical of this culture?

What literature is typical of this culture?

Buildings:

Which buildings (monuments, structures, statues) symbolize this culture?

Communication & transportation:

How is information spread? How do people get from here to there?

Dress:

What clothing is typical of this culture?

Economy:

What drives the economy-farms, factories, or services?

Who or what is the biggest employer?

Family:

What does the typical family look like?

What is the role of women and children?

Government:

Who has power? How is the average citizen connected to the government?

History:

What historical events have shaped this culture?

Icon:

What images cause immediate emotional response in nearly every person?

Jobs:

How does the average person make a living?

Knowledge:

How is knowledge (skills, habits, attitudes) passed from one generation to the next?

Language:

What do words (and expressions) tell you about this culture?

Movement & Migration:

Who moves into this culture? Who moves out?

National Pride:

What people, places, and things spark feelings of loyalty and patriotism?

Organizations:

What are the most important organizations (informal and formal) in this culture?

Population:

What groups (age, race, religion, language, ethnic group) shape the culture?

Quality of life:

Rate the average person’s health and happiness

Religion:

What beliefs and values do people hold? What are the traditions holidays, festivals, ceremonies?

Status:

What groups (racial, ethnic, religious, cultural, professional) have high and low status?

Taboos:

What behaviors are considered to be totally unacceptable?

Urban or Rural:

Is this culture urban or rural?

Vacation & Recreation:

In this culture, how do people have fun?

Ways of everyday life:

How do people take care of everyday stuff…cooking, washing clothes, shopping?

X marks the spot:

How does geography shape our culture?

      Yum:

    What does the typical family eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner? This culture is famous for

      what food?

     Ztuff:

     What cultural artifact is seen everywhere?

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