- Let’s See the World. - Just Imagine… The President of the United States wants to increase Americans’ understanding of countries around the world. - Your group has four weeks to learn about your new “home.” Here are some things you’ll want to find out. - What do children do for fun there? Tasks Involved · Research – gathering data and information · Organizing what you’ve learned · Writing · Visual Display. - You’re Moving to Australia National Flag (show a picture or draw one) Capital City (and other major cities) Population (where do most people live – in the city or country or both?) Location Significant geographical features (world famous river, desert, bordering what other countries…) Language(s) Spoken, language(s) in school Resources:. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html http://www.australia.gov.au/. - You’re Moving to Australia History (For example: How old is the country? Who were the first people to inhabit the land? Is there a long history of peace or rebellion?) Resources:. - You’re Moving to Australia Weather Culture ( National dress, pastimes, typical day of residents, types of food…) Major Religion(s) Famous Sites and Attractions Education (Are most people literate? Do most children go to school? University?) Resources:. - You’re Moving to Australia Type of Government Type of Currency Economy (Is this a poor country, a wealthy country, an economically-diverse country? How do most people earn a living?) Resources:. - You’re Moving to Brazil National Flag (show a picture or draw one) Capital City (and other major cities) Population (where do most people live – in the city or country or both?) Location Significant geographical features (world famous river, desert, bordering what other countries…) Language(s) Spoken, language(s) in school Resources:. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html http://www.brasil.gov.br/ingles/ Student #2. - You’re Moving to Brazil History (For example: How old is the country? Who were the first people to inhabit the land? Is there a long history of peace or rebellion?). - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html http://www.brasil.gov.br/ingles/. - You’re Moving to Brazil Weather Culture ( National dress, pastimes, typical day of residents, types of food…) Major Religion(s) Famous Sites and Attractions Education (Are most people literate? Do most children go to school? University?) Resources:. - You’re Moving to Brazil Type of Government Type of Currency Economy (Is this a poor country, a wealthy country, an economically-diverse country? How do most people earn a living?) Resources:. - You’re Moving to China. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html http://www.china.org.cn/. - Student 4 Type of Government Type of Currency Economy (Is this a poor country, a wealthy country, an economically-diverse country? How do most people earn a living?) Resources. - You’re Moving to Egypt. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/eg.html http://www.egypt.com/en/index.php. - Student 4 Type of Government Type of Currency Economy (Is this a poor country, a wealthy country, an economically-diverse country? How do most people earn a living?) Resources:. - You’re Moving to India. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html http://www.incredibleindia.org/. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html http://www.incredibleindia.org/ You’re Moving to Japan. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html http://www.jnto.go.jp/. - You’re Moving to Japan. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html http://www.jnto.go.jp/ You’re Moving to Kenya. - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ke.html. - http://www.magicalkenya.com/. - You’re Moving to Kenya. - You’re Moving to Morocco. - http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5431.htm http://www.morocco.com/. - http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5431.htm http://www.morocco.com/ Evaluation Rubric for Country Presentations and Report Excellent Very Good Fair Poor. - Most of the time the group shared info and work. - One of the students did most or none of the work. - Each member of the group was thoroughly informed and able to answer questions about the country. - Most of the information was handled by all of the group. - most of the time any group member could answer questions. - Only some of the time the students could answer questions and only some of the time the group seemed equally prepared to speak. - Only rarely did each member of the group appear ready to answer questions and speak comfortably about their country. - Most of the drawings, photos and text were neat and attractively displayed. - Some of the drawings, photos, and text were neat and attractively displayed. - Almost none of the drawings, photos or text were neat and attractively displayed and added to the presentation