You will choose one country to research and create a Google Slide Presentation. Once you have selected a country from the list below, you can begin your research. Use the links below for your research.

Below you will find the requirements for your project. When you are done with your presentation, turn in the completed checklist into the correct Social Studies period basket. Share your presentation with Ms. Raade at sraade@k12.or.us .

SouthAmericaProject

South America Project / 30pts.

Google Slides Project Requirements Checklist

Title Slide (1 slide)

name and picture of country
your name in smaller size font

Fast Facts (2 slides)

good facts with at least 5 facts per slide

Flag (1 slide)

picture of flag
Information of what flag represents for its country

Map of country (1 slide)

pic of map of your country
list bordering countries

Economy (1 slide)

list all information on your country’s economy
picture that relates to the information

Agriculture (1 slide)

list all information on your country’s agriculture
picture that relates to the information

Exports (1 slide)

list all information on your country’s exports
picture that relates to the information

Top 10 attractions (5 slides with 2 attractions per slide)

10 attractions described
picture of each attraction

(Total of 13 slides minimum- including title slide)

Countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Brazil

Chile

Columbia

Ecuador

Guyana

Peru

Venezuela

RESEARCH LINKS

Argentina Research

Argentina Tourist Attractions

Bolivia Research

Bolivia Tourist Attractions

Brazil Research

Brazil Tourist Attractions

Chile Research

Chile Tourist Attractions

Colombia Research

Colombia Tourist Attractions

Ecuador Research

Ecuador Tourist Attractions

Guyana Research

Guyana Tourist Attractions

Peru Research

Peru Tourist Attractions

Venezuela Research

Venezuela Tourist Attractions

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CENTRAL AMERICA and CARIBBEAN RESEARCH

Today you will begin to research four countries found in Central America and the Caribbean.

You will chose two countries from each list below. All Central American countries are listed but not all of the Caribbean countries are. You need to choose two Central American countries and two Caribbean countries. Click on each country’s name to access research links.

Central American Countries

Caribbean Countries

Fact Sheet

Central America and Caribbean Islands

Chichen Itza & The Panama Canal

As we study Central America, Chichen Itza and the Panama Canal are two of the most interesting places to visit and study from this region.

When you are finished with your assignments, watch the two videos that are posted below. When you are done watching the videos, I would like for you to open Google Earth, type in the locations, and explore the locations. (Click on the links below.)

Chichen Itza – Video

Panama Canal – Video

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MEXICO

Mexico Webquest

Today you will start a web quest of Mexico!

You will use the links below to find the information for your web quest!!

1. GEOGRAPHY
You will begin your study of Mexico with geography. Follow the link and use the map to learn about places to visit in Mexico. Read and answer the questions on your webquest guide.

http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/mexico/sightseeing
http://geobeeprep2011.blogspot.com/2013/03/assignment-mexico-and-central-america.html

2.FOOD
One of the best parts of any culture is the food. Like all countries, Mexico has many interesting and different foods. Use any of the following links to learn more about Mexican food. Don’t forget to read and answer the webquest guide questions.

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http://www.myhomecooking.net/mexican-food-recipes/mexican-food-recipes.html

http://www.mexgrocer.com/catagories-mexican-candy.html

3. CLIMATE, SCHOOLS, GAMES, FAMILY, FOODS, INTERESTING ANIMALS
Now that you have “sampled” some of the foods of Mexico you will need to explore Mexico’s climate (types of weather)

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http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0930069.html
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Mexico/Mapprintout.shtml

4. FLAG: Do you know what each color on the Mexican flag represents? Use the links below to find out about the Mexican flag. Read and answer the questions on your webquest guide. Scroll down in the following link to view information about the Mexican flag.

http://www.inside-mexico.com/flag.htm

5. CURRENCY
Follow the link to use the currency converter to answer the questions on your webquest guide. Convert dollars into pesos.

http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter/#from=USD;to=MXN;amt=1
http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/MXN.aspx
http://fx-rate.net/MXN/USD/

6. LANGUAGE: Knowing some important phrases in Spanish will be important for travelers. Use the following link to learn a few key phrases.

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http://www.pocanticohills.org/mexico/words.htm

http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/index.html

7. MORE DISCOVERIES: Use the links below to learn more about Mexico. Write three new things you learned. For example, you might learn about Mexico’s natural resources or how many states it has. You may learn about the history of Mexico or animals in Mexico.

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/elibrary/mexico-the-country.htmlhttp://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/mexico/http://www.pocanticohills.org/mexico/mexico.htmhttp://www.listofcountriesoftheworld.com/mx-animals.html..

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Mexico Poster

National Geographic for Kids – Mexico

Items to Include On Your Poster

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Mexico Flag – Colored
Map – colored and labeled
Fast Facts – all facts
From each section include a small paragraph that describes each one.
Include 1 pictures that relates to the information for each section. (5 pics)

Geography
Nature
People and Culture
Government and Economy
History

MEXICO CREATE A STAMP PROJECT

Today you will create a stamp for the country of Mexico. When creating a stamp you want it to be colorful and attractive and to represent a piece of Mexican culture. Stamps need to be 8 1/2 X 11 paper size. Frame your stamp with a 1/4 inch white border. Use craft scissors around the edges. Your stamp must fill the rest of your paper.

Click picture below for some sample ideas.

Websites for Samples/Ideas for Stamps

Mexico Tourism

Tourism in Mexico

Top 10 Tourist Attractions

WikiTravel – Mexico

Travel Mexico

Mexico – National Geographic

Dia de los Muertos

On a piece of paper, list five facts (Total) from the following websites. You will also need to watch the video about Dia de los Muertos.

Smithsonian – Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

National Geographic – Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos Video – Travel Channel (Video)

Mexico Games

North America Map Puzzle

Central America Map Puzzle

Map Snap – Mexico

Map Snap – South America

Map Snap – Central America

Copycat – Geography Game

Brainteaser – Inca

Quiz Your Noodle

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RESOURCES

AMAZON RAIN FOREST ARTICLES

You can try this game to learn more about the Amazon when you are finished reading the articles.

Play Amazonia Explorer

SONGS-TO HELP MEMORIZE THE CAPITAL CITY OF EACH COUNTRY

Rock the Countries- South America

Rock the Countries- Central America

SOUTH AMERICA COUNTRIES

Beginning

Intermediate

SOUTH AMERICA CAPITALS

Beginning

Intermediate

SOUTH AMERICAN GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS

Beginning

Intermediate

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Beginning

Intermediate

CARIBBEAN CAPITALS

Beginning

Intermediate

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Hannah Selander May 4, 2015 at 7:17 pm

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Western Hemisphere

VIDEOS

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CANADA

Culture

Government

U.S. History Videos

The United States and Canada

Canadian Shield

Appalachian Mountains

Rocky Mountains

Atlantic Coastal Plain

Great Plains

5 Themes of Geography

GEOGRAPHY REVIEW

Games to Practice the Latitude and Longitude Skill

Western Hemisphere Art

LATIN AMERICA UNIT

*CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN ISLANDS

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ANCIENT LATIN AMERICA

Aztecs

Mayans

Incans

Rubric for Ancient Latin American Project

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SOUTH AMERICA RESEARCH PROJECTS

Fact Sheet

MEXICO

Mexico Webquest

Today you will start a web quest of Mexico!

You will use the links below to find the information for your web quest!!

1. GEOGRAPHY You will begin your study of Mexico with geography. Follow the link and use the map to learn about places to visit in Mexico. Read and answer the questions on your webquest guide.

2.FOOD One of the best parts of any culture is the food. Like all countries, Mexico has many interesting and different foods. Use any of the following links to learn more about Mexican food. Don’t forget to read and answer the webquest guide questions.

3. CLIMATE, SCHOOLS, GAMES, FAMILY, FOODS, INTERESTING ANIMALS Now that you have “sampled” some of the foods of Mexico you will need to explore Mexico’s climate (types of weather)

4. FLAG: Do you know what each color on the Mexican flag represents? Use the links below to find out about the Mexican flag. Read and answer the questions on your webquest guide. Scroll down in the following link to view information about the Mexican flag.

5. CURRENCY Follow the link to use the currency converter to answer the questions on your webquest guide. Convert dollars into pesos.

6. LANGUAGE: Knowing some important phrases in Spanish will be important for travelers. Use the following link to learn a few key phrases.

7. MORE DISCOVERIES: Use the links below to learn more about Mexico. Write three new things you learned. For example, you might learn about Mexico’s natural resources or how many states it has. You may learn about the history of Mexico or animals in Mexico.

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Mexico Poster

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Mexico Flag – Colored Map – colored and labeled Fast Facts – all facts *From each section include a small paragraph that describes each one. *Include 1 pictures that relates to the information for each section. (5 pics)

MEXICO CREATE A STAMP PROJECT

Mexico Games

RESOURCES

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1. GEOGRAPHY
You will begin your study of Mexico with geography. Follow the link and use the map to learn about places to visit in Mexico. Read and answer the questions on your webquest guide.

2.FOOD
One of the best parts of any culture is the food. Like all countries, Mexico has many interesting and different foods. Use any of the following links to learn more about Mexican food. Don’t forget to read and answer the webquest guide questions.

3. CLIMATE, SCHOOLS, GAMES, FAMILY, FOODS, INTERESTING ANIMALS
Now that you have “sampled” some of the foods of Mexico you will need to explore Mexico’s climate (types of weather)

5. CURRENCY
Follow the link to use the currency converter to answer the questions on your webquest guide. Convert dollars into pesos.

Mexico Flag – Colored
Map – colored and labeled
Fast Facts – all facts
From each section include a small paragraph that describes each one.
Include 1 pictures that relates to the information for each section. (5 pics)