Create
a Culture
This
is your chance to create a completely new and unique culture. You need to work cooperatively with your
group to complete this assignment. FIRST, work together for the group
assignment. Second, complete the individual assignments WHILE consulting with
each other. Third, work cooperatively to assemble the poster, plan and practice
your presentation. Last, present your
culture with enthusiasm, flair, and hats!
Group
Assignment
Decide
on a location on the globe for the country where your culture is found. It must be located where there is no land. Write up a brief description of the weather and major geographical features.
Create
the culture of your country. Fill out a
P.E.R.S.I.A. sheet for your country – be detailed and specific. Under the S in P.E.R.S.I.A include 2 or 3
dominate cultural values. You must do these two things together before beginning the Individual Assignments.
Individual
Assignments
Each individual in
your group will complete one
of the following individual assignments.
As a group, decide who will be
responsible for each assignment.
Consider the strengths and talents of you and your members as you decide
who should be responsible for each assignment.
Each group must have a person
responsible for numbers 1-3. Select
from the remaining choices based on the number of people in your group. Remember,
cooperate.
1. Physical map
Draw a physical map of your country. Name and correctly label at least 15 landforms that are illustrated on pages RA36 and RA37
in your social studies book and/or are on the LANDFORMS sheet in your ISN. Also include:
· Lines of latitude and longitude to
locate your country on the globe
· Compass rose
· Scale
· The name of surrounding ocean(s) and
country or countries
· Your national capital city
· Natural points of interest (For instance
in Texas I might highlight: beaches, lakes, hiking trails, rivers, forests.)
2. Political map and thematic map (2 maps)
The political
map will show state borders or other governmental borders. Locate capital city for your country and
other major cities. Include TODAL elements.
The thematic
map should cover any theme, such as roads, waterways, or tourist sites, other than natural resources, that is
important to your country. Include TOAL
elements.
3. Symbols of your country
All
group members should decide on the following elements of your country’s
culture, but one of your members should
create them. This will definitely
require compromise.
· Flag of your country
· Traditional hat of your country for each
group member
· National anthem (All group members will
sing the anthem in your presentation.)
· National motto
· Currency of your country
4. Newspaper or magazine article with map
Create a newspaper or magazine article that describes
natural resources in your country. Be
sure to include the 5W’s and H in the first paragraph of your article (who,
what, when, where, how). Include
information on how these resources can be used and how they can aid the
economic development of your country.
Draw a thematic map showing the location of the natural resources.
Include TOL- maybe I.
5. Travel brochure
Create a travel brochure that showcases
your country’s highlights for potential tourists from other parts of the
world. Include pictures and
illustrations of major holiday and/or religious celebrations, typical dress
(including traditional headdress), recreation, and other cultural aspects of
your country. Be sure to include
captions or write-ups for each picture.
6. News article
Write a news article that reports on one
of the following events that happened recently in your country. Remember to include the 5W’s and H (who,
what, when, where, how) in the first paragraph of your article. The rest of the article provides details and
additional information about the event.
Possible events are: religious holiday, political election, major art
exhibit, reorganization of the country’s school system, major geologic event,
or any other important event to your country
Group
Presentation
Arrange
the completed assignments above on a poster board. Add a title
(the name of your country) and the names
of your group members on the front of the poster. Present your country by sharing the
information on the individual assignments as well as interesting cultural
traits you developed in the planning. Don’t forget to include the hats and
anthem and other requirements of #3. Your group’s presentation of your country
should be about 10 minutes.
Evaluation
Each person in the group can potentially
earn a different grade for this project.
It is a major grade.
_____(20) worked cooperatively with your group, focused/on-task,
respectful, contributed to the general success, daily participation
_____(50) individual assignment meets all requirements as listed on this sheet, matches other components in the
presentation and on the poster, shows depth
and thoroughness of thought and planning, legible/neat
_____(30) poster is neat
and coordinated (shows planning); presentation is smooth and logical in
order (shows planning); contents of poster and presentation show depth and thoroughness
of thought and coordination in your planning; poster and presentation meet all
requirements as listed on this sheet.
