Lesson Requirements: When you are in the library and in the computer lab, keep in mind what content is required for your project. You will need to spend time finding the information below. Make sure you document and site all of the sources you used.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in asking me for help during class, or you can email me [email protected]

History:

• Provide a timeline of historical events that have shaped the country. Provide at least 10-20
• Include a segment on the country's rise to independence.

Society

• What is the culture like?  Day to day life? Food?
• What rights do women have? Children?
• Customs? Religion? Traditions? Holidays?

• Who rules the country?
• Is there an election? When is it? How often?
• What type of government runs the country?
• What type of laws rule the land?
• Who has rights?
• Allies?
• Strengths/weaknesses of the government
• How does it compare with the U.S. Government?

Tourist-Attraction include clip art or a photo

• Include at least three
• Tourist guidelines/restrictions/things we should know
• Tipping, sayings
• Getting around the country
• Travel advisories
• Exchange rate
• These attractions might be known either internationally or nationally

Climate/geography-inlcude a graph

• Temperature
• Rainfall
• Topography
• Wildlife

Fact Finding:

• Capital city and major cities
• Population
• Bordering countries
• Land mass
• Trade (imports and exports)
• Currency
• Natural resources
• Travel time and cost from SF or SJ
• Military-are the military visual?
• Languages spoken

Interesting Facts:

• Three interesting facts
• Olympic history
• Education system
• International Role
• Flag hint
• Include a current news article (turn in separate)
• A physical map of your country