You will be assigned a Spanish speaking country to research and create a Keynote or PowerPoint presentation to be presented to the class on your country. You will be speaking ONLY in Spanish and you will NOT be allowed to read. However you can include key words and titles on your slides.
Your research must include (but is not limited to) the following information:
1. Map of country – include map of country, label its bordering countries /oceans
2. Flag of the country – picture
3. Cost of flight to this country from the United States.
4. Geography – discuss the geography of the country, talk about some major land formations / bodies of water found in this country (rainforests, lakes, rivers, oceans, mountain ranges, volcanoes, waterfalls), include names and pictures of places
5. Demographics/People and President – population, nationality, ethnic groups, languages spoken in country, religions practiced, name, picture and political party of the president. Include pictures of the president and also of people from your country.
6. Currency - name of currency, exchange rate to US dollars, picture of currency
7. Capital – population of the city, picture of the city, and at least one popular/historical destination one should see while visiting the city
8. Economy – Gross Domestic Product (GDP (Official Exchange Rate)), major industries, agriculture products, unemployment rate, population below poverty line, and any other economic information you find interesting.
9. Two famous people from country – name, date of birth, death date (if dead), why they are famous, picture of person
10. Two popular tourist destinations – include pictures, what makes it a popular destination, and any other interesting or important information about the destination
11. Two holidays/customs celebrated in this country – explain the holiday, custom, or tradition, when is it celebrated and why, include pictures.
12. Typical foods – include some typical foods eaten in the country, include pictures and at least one recipe.
13. Dance – what dances are home to this country and/or popular in this country, include name and description of the dance, video clip if available.
14. Music – talk about at least one style/genre of music that is native to your country, include names of musical instruments used, popular musicians/bands in this genre, and clip of musical genre/style if available
15. Bibliography – list all sources/websites used**One website that might be helpful in your research quest is: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ - provides lots of information on economy and demographics**
The organization of your presentation is up to you as long as all the information above is present and the presentation is at Spanish IV/High School level standards. You are graded based on the information provided in your presentation (content/criteria) and the actual presentation itself. Please see rubric for more details.
You will have 4 class days plus two weekends to work on this project. I will be monitoring your work and giving you suggestions as you work. This project should not be completed in a day or two. You will need all 4 school days and some time at home to reach the level of work expected. Use your time wisely. Discuss any conflicts with me ASAP!
Your research must include (but is not limited to) the following information:
1. Map of country – include map of country, label its bordering countries /oceans
2. Flag of the country – picture
3. Cost of flight to this country from the United States.
4. Geography – discuss the geography of the country, talk about some major land formations / bodies of water found in this country (rainforests, lakes, rivers, oceans, mountain ranges, volcanoes, waterfalls), include names and pictures of places
5. Demographics/People and President – population, nationality, ethnic groups, languages spoken in country, religions practiced, name, picture and political party of the president. Include pictures of the president and also of people from your country.
6. Currency - name of currency, exchange rate to US dollars, picture of currency
7. Capital – population of the city, picture of the city, and at least one popular/historical destination one should see while visiting the city
8. Economy – Gross Domestic Product (GDP (Official Exchange Rate)), major industries, agriculture products, unemployment rate, population below poverty line, and any other economic information you find interesting.
9. Two famous people from country – name, date of birth, death date (if dead), why they are famous, picture of person
10. Two popular tourist destinations – include pictures, what makes it a popular destination, and any other interesting or important information about the destination
11. Two holidays/customs celebrated in this country – explain the holiday, custom, or tradition, when is it celebrated and why, include pictures.
12. Typical foods – include some typical foods eaten in the country, include pictures and at least one recipe.
13. Dance – what dances are home to this country and/or popular in this country, include name and description of the dance, video clip if available.
14. Music – talk about at least one style/genre of music that is native to your country, include names of musical instruments used, popular musicians/bands in this genre, and clip of musical genre/style if available
15. Bibliography – list all sources/websites used**One website that might be helpful in your research quest is: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ - provides lots of information on economy and demographics**
The organization of your presentation is up to you as long as all the information above is present and the presentation is at Spanish IV/High School level standards. You are graded based on the information provided in your presentation (content/criteria) and the actual presentation itself. Please see rubric for more details.
You will have 4 class days plus two weekends to work on this project. I will be monitoring your work and giving you suggestions as you work. This project should not be completed in a day or two. You will need all 4 school days and some time at home to reach the level of work expected. Use your time wisely. Discuss any conflicts with me ASAP!
Días para trabajar en el proyecto en clase (4): Ciclo 8 día F y ciclo 9 días A, B y D
Días de presentaciones (3): Ciclo 9 día F y ciclo 10 días A y B
Días de presentaciones (3): Ciclo 9 día F y ciclo 10 días A y B