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World Geography End of Year Project
Name _______________________ Period ________
1. Choose any country in the world other than the
2. Make selections from the following list to equal 100 points. You must select a, b or c. You may choose as many items as you like from d – h, but you need a minimum of 100 points. If you choose to do so, you may earn up to a maximum of 55 points from d – h which would give you 20 extra credit points. You may not earn extra credit by choosing two items from a-c.
a. Poster: This should include the name of your country, a map of the country, and a picture of the country’s flag. You will also include pictures (minimum of 5) with descriptions (minimum of 3 sentences) of five different examples of your country’s culture. _____ 65 points
b. Brochure: This should include a cover page with the name of your country, a map of the country and a picture of the country’s flag. Inside you will give important statistics on the country including the capital city, area (size), population, type of currency used, major climate regions, religion(s), and language(s). You will also include pictures (minimum of 3) and descriptions (minimum of 3 sentences) of three (3) historical destinations within the country. _____ 65 points
c. Report: You will have a cover page for your report that includes the name of the country, a map of the country and a picture of the country’s flag. You will then write a five paragraph report on your country. Each paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences in length. Suggested items to discuss in your report would be: government, economy, geography – climate, landforms, bodies of water, history, and/or culture. _____ 65 points
d. Presentation of your project to the class _____ 20 points
e. Bring in a food from your country to share with the class _____ 25 points (anyone bringing food is to do so on Monday, June 1)
f. All information is typed _____ 10 points
g. Project is in color _____ 10 points
h. Rubric is attached to project _____ 5 points
Permission Slip For: Starfish Team World Geography ~ Year End Project Monday, June 1, 2009
The Starfish Team World Geography classes will begin work on their end of the year projects this week. This project will be the final exam grade for the class.
One of the options for earning points is for the students to bring in a food or dish to share with the class. The food/dish should be from the country they have chosen for their project and there should be enough for 20 – 25 people to sample. Please make sure any food that needs to be cut is done so ahead of time. Do not send knives to school. Students are responsible taking any bowls, platters, etc. home. We will not be responsible for any containers that are left behind.
The Food Tasting is another way for students to gain exposure to other countries and cultures. No one will be required to taste anything that they do not want to try.
On the day of the food tasting, our classes will be held at the picnic tables outside of Room 22 (Ms. Layendecker’s room).
In order for students to participate in the food tasting, they must return this permission slip prior to the event. If the form has not been signed and returned, your child will not be allowed to participate in the food tasting. If your child has any food allergies or restrictions, please list them: _________________________________________________
Please complete the permission slip below and return to Ms. Conover.
STUDENT FIELD TRIP PARENT PERMISSION FORM
NAME _________________________________ REQUESTING TEACHER: Ms. Conover TRIP DATE: June 1, 2009 DESTINATION: Picnic Tables outside Room 22 PURPOSE OF TRIP: Starfish Team World Geography Class Food Tasting Day TIME OF DEPARTURE: By Class Period RETURN: N/A TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION: N/A PARENT CONSENT STATEMENT:
Note: For legal purposes the consent of a parent or legal guardian is required before any student may participate in a field trip.
“I consent to _________________________ participating in Starfish World Geography Food Tasting Day
On June 1, 2009 (date) for supervised activities, and agree to release and discharge the Duval County School Board, its officers, agents, and employees, exercising reasonable care within their scope of employment, from liability (all claims and demands/rights and causes of action) growing out of personal injuries and property damage resulting or occurring during the aforementioned activity or in transit to and from said activity”.
________________________________________/_____________ Legal Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
African Culture
Project Objective: The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the diversity of African Culture
Project Description: You will create a poster, which illustrates the diversity of the African cultures. You will choose two cultural aspects and show differences and similarities in these aspects in the five different geographical regions we are studying. Choose one country from each of the five regions and find pictures of the two cultural aspects you have chosen from each of the five countries.
Material suggestions: Gather maps, newspaper and magazine clippings, post cards, illustrations, computer graphics, and whatever else you choose to decorate this poster. You must use a standard poster board – color of your choice.
Grading Guidelines: This project counts as a test grade, so take it seriously and put forth your best effort. Your poster should have a title. On this project, you will need to put information boxes next to each of the pictures you are using for illustration of the cultural aspects. They will contain details regarding which country is being represented and what is happening in the picture. The information boxes should also be used to note the similarities and differences you have found. Be sure your name and class period are on the back of your poster along with this rubric.
The poster will be presented to the class.
Remember aspects of culture include:
Arts Music Festivals Language Religion & Religious Practices Food or Cuisine Sports Transportation Clothing Housing Customs (weddings, funerals & rites of passage)
Grading Rubric for Poster
Illustrations of Aspects of Culture (10 total) 50 points Information Boxes (10 total) 20 points Creativity 10 points Well Organized and Neat 15 points Project Guidelines Signed 5 points
Projects are due Monday, May 11, 2009
I have read and understand the project guidelines and have shared them with my parent(s). I understand that I must bring this form back signed for full credit on this assignment.
____________________ Parent Signature Student Signature
Europe Project Travel Brochure
Projects are due no later than 4:15 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Any project turned in after this date will loose a minimum of 15 points.
Task: You are working for an advertising firm and have been assigned the task of creating a travel brochure on a European country. Your brochure should include information on its physical, political, economic, and social systems as well as convincing details and illustrations that would persuade someone to choose this country as a vacation destination.
Directions: 1. Choose a country (you must tell Ms. Conover which country you choose) 2. Locate information on the following 9 physical/human characteristics: a. Capital City b. Relative location c. Area d. Main climate type e. Population f. Main language(s) g. Main religion(s) h. Country specific holiday(s) i. Type of currency 3. Create a list of the top 5 reasons why a client should choose your country as a vacation destination. This persuasive list could include unusual/unique facts or features, best vacation months, tourist attractions/point of interest, etc. 4. Have someone review your research/rough draft to verify that your 9 characteristics are complete and correct AND that your top 5 list is persuasive. 5. Produce a final brochure that includes the following 3 components: a. Front cover * Country name & picture representing the country * Country flag and Map of country b. Inside * 9 physical and human characteristics * Top 5 reasons to visit country * 2 pictures representing the country c. Back cover * Your name, date and class period
Grade Calculation for Euorpean Travel Brochure:
Score of 100
Score of 90
Score of 80
Score of 75
Score of 65
Score 60
World Geography Extra Credit How fast can you travel around the world?
We have watched the movie Around the World in Eighty Days. In the movie, Mr. Phileas Fogg attempts to circumvent the world in Eight Days or less in the 1800’s.
To earn extra credit over the holidays, prepare a log showing how long it would take to make the same trip today. There are many websites you can use to find flights (Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, etc.) and most will give you all of the information you need (departure dates, departure times, time in air, miles traveled, etc.).
When changing planes, you must allow at least 30 minutes between flights if staying with the same airline for the connecting flight. You must allow a minimum of 60 minutes between flights if you would be required to change airlines in any given airport. You must also depart from the airport in which you land.
Be aware of the fact that just because one flight leaves before another, does not necessarily mean that it will arrive ahead of the later flight. If the earlier flight has to make 2 stops but the later flight is a non-stop, it may be faster to take the later flight.
If you need another copy of the spreadsheet to record your information you can contact me throught this website and I will e-mail a copy to you. When contacting me, please include your name so I know who I am responding to!!
Please include at the bottom of the graph the name of the website you used for your information as well as a list of the airlines you chose.
Have fun!!
State Project
Students will be assigned a state for the State Project. Students will write a report on their state which will include the following information:
Students should also include: State Bird, State Flower, State Song, Date the State was admitted to the
The report will be a minimum of five paragraphs, with a minimum of five sentences per paragraph. Reports must be typed. Reports that are handwritten will lose 10 points.
Paper will be provided for the report cover. The report cover should include the following: Map or Outline of the State, State Flag, Name of the State, and two other pictures that from the state with a description underneath. These items are worth 4 points each.
Reports will be due Monday, October 27, 2008. Reports not turned in by Monday, October 27, 2008 will lose points.
State Assigned: ______________________
Student Name: _______________________
Student Signature: ____________________
Parent Signature: __________________
Rubric signed by parent and turned in with report: 5 extra credit points.
Geographical Me Project Project 1
You are to design a “Geographical Me” project. Using the 5 themes of geography, you will tell about you.
This was a class assignment that was due September 16, 2008. This is the last opportunity to complete this assignment and avoid receiving a 0. The project must be turned in by Monday, October 13, 2008. Please use the paper provided to put your project together.
Your project will include the following:
Project Title: Geographical Me
Theme Titles: Location, Movement, Place, Region, Human/Environment Interaction
Pictures: Two visual representations (pictures, photos, maps, etc.) for each theme to be placed under the theme title.
Descriptions: A one or two sentence summary for each theme visual representation that illustrates the connection between the visual representation and the theme. Grading:
Poster:
Headings 10 points Illustrations and descriptions for: Location 10 points Place 10 points Movement 10 points Region 10 points Human/Environment Interaction 10 points
Use of a variety of materials 5 points Name/Date/Period on back of poster 5 points Neatness 5 points
Student Signature ___________________ Parent Signature ____________________
5 Extra Credit points if this form is signed and attached to the back of your post
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