Historian

  1. Locate the country on a map.
  2. Research the following characteristics of your country (use resources and links below): Geography (terrain), Music and Art, any other interesting facts.
  3. Be able to cite your source properly.  Fill out bibliography notes sheet as you collect your information.  Go to the web tools section and click on the citation machine at the  Landmark Citation Builder web site to create your bibliography.  
  4. Create a poster detailing your information. Be prepared to present your information to the class. You will be graded on the content as well as the presentation of your poster.

Historian Pathfinder

 

1.    Use the automated book catalog to look up your country.

2.    Use Lands and Peoples and The student discovery encyclopedia in the reference section.

3.    Use the Atlases to find your country on a map.

4.    Internet sources: 

        Connect to the Country Fact Books and click on the search button to find information about your country.

        The United Nations Cyberschoolbus has great information about countries that are in the United Nations.

        Check out the Atlapedia website you can find loads of information about different countries.

        Connect to MSN Encarta to find even more information about your country.