- Choose a Hispanic Country from the list below. (Submit a project proposal to reserve your country).
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
The Dominican Republic |
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama |
Paraguay
Perú
Puerto Rico
Spain
Uruguay
Venezuela
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- You will do some research about your country. Use the following resources and any others that you may find.
- You will create a multimedia Power Point slideshow presentation with the information that you find. The presentation must include the following:
Slide 1 |
- The name of the Country (make it look nice)
- A map of the country
- mark and label the Capital City on the map (and any other major cities)
- If the country borders any oceans label them also.
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Slide 2 |
- a picture of the country’s flag
- a sound clip or video clip of the country’s National Anthem
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Slide 3 |
- the name and a photo of the country’s president
- describe the country’s form of government
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Slide 4 |
- describe the country’s relationship with the U.S.
- geographic size of the country compared to the U.S.
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Slide 5 |
- the country’s current population (as of 2007-2008)
- average life expectancy
- major ethnic groups religions, and languages spoken
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Slide 6 |
- at least 10 pictures of the people and places in that country with some descriptive text
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Slide 7 |
- list the country’s major export products (What does the country produce to sell to other countries)
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Slide 8 |
- List the major food items produced and consumed in that country (what do most people eat most of the time).
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| Options |
- Include one of the following options:
FOOD
- Find a recipe for a dish that is common in that country
- Prepare the dish at home and bring it to class for everyone to sample
- Hand in a copy of the recipe and the source info.
MUSIC
- Find a sample of music that is common in that country
- Perform a musical number in class. (Sing, Play an instrument, or Dance)
- Hand in a printed copy of the song or music and/or the source info.
GAMES
- Find a game that is common in that country
- Prepare whatever is needed to play the game in class
Hand in a printed copy of the instructions and source information.
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- On a pre-arranged date, you will present the slideshow in class along with any food and/or performances.
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