Your group must work together to create a website or wiki about your country. Your wiki must contain at least eight (8) different pages organized by topic. Be sure to include appropriate graphics, titles, and headings as well as correct grammar and punctuation. We will practice citing sources in class, and you must also include all of your sources on the references page.
To be sure everyone is actively participating in this project, you will determine roles for each group member. These roles will switch at each Check-in.
Leader will make sure everyone is following their roles. If their is a question, the leader will contact the teacher.
Task Manager will be sure that all group members are actively participating in this project.
Time Keeper will be responsible for making sure all students are using time appropriately in class to complete this assignment.
Editor will proofread all material to be sure it is correct. There can be two editors at a time depending on the size of the group.
The outline below should be used as a guideline for your pages. You will be graded on the final product with this rubric. Good luck!
I. Introduction – Homepage II. Geography a. Continent country is located on b. Hemisphere country is in c. Bordering countries d. Mountain Ranges e. Major river(s)/lake(s) f. Major ocean(s)/Sea(s) III. Size a. Population b. Square miles c. Capital city and other major cities d. Compare size to United States or a State from U.S. IV. Government a. Type – Describe, are there branches of government in addition to a head leader? How much power does the leader have? b. Leader c. Date when it became a sovereign nation d. Where did the original settlers come from? e. County’s official name f. Country’s language V. Economy a. Chief imports b. Chief exports c. Currency d. What is life like for the average person? VI. Customs a. Dress b. Religion c. Sports and Recreation d. Major Holidays e. Food f. Songs, Music, Dances g. Education system h. Any other important traditions VII. Any additional interesting information a. Timelines b. Maps c. Flag VIII. References – MLA Citations
To be sure everyone is actively participating in this project, you will determine roles for each group member. These roles will switch at each Check-in.
The outline below should be used as a guideline for your pages. You will be graded on the final product with this rubric. Good luck!
I. Introduction – Homepage
II. Geography
a. Continent country is located on
b. Hemisphere country is in
c. Bordering countries
d. Mountain Ranges
e. Major river(s)/lake(s)
f. Major ocean(s)/Sea(s)
III. Size
a. Population
b. Square miles
c. Capital city and other major cities
d. Compare size to United States or a State from U.S.
IV. Government
a. Type – Describe, are there branches of government in addition to a head leader? How much power does the leader have?
b. Leader
c. Date when it became a sovereign nation
d. Where did the original settlers come from?
e. County’s official name
f. Country’s language
V. Economy
a. Chief imports
b. Chief exports
c. Currency
d. What is life like for the average person?
VI. Customs
a. Dress
b. Religion
c. Sports and Recreation
d. Major Holidays
e. Food
f. Songs, Music, Dances
g. Education system
h. Any other important traditions
VII. Any additional interesting information
a. Timelines
b. Maps
c. Flag
VIII. References – MLA Citations
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