Section 1: Rough Draft: National Facts
Pictures: 1 each of the national flower, bird, tree, fruit, flag, emblem/coat of arms; 6 from around the country; physical and political maps of country
Write two sentences telling the name of the flower and why it was chosen: ___________
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Write two sentences telling the name of the bird and why it was chosen: _____________
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Write two sentences telling the name of the tree and why it was chosen: _____________
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Write two sentences telling the name of the fruit and why it was chosen: _____________
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What is the national motto? ________________________________________________
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What is the title of the national anthem? _______________________________________
Who wrote the words to the national anthem? ___________________________________
When was it adopted as the national anthem? ___________________________________
Write 2 verses of the national anthem: (Be sure to write it the same way the book does.)
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What do 3 of the parts of the national emblem/coat of arms stand for? _______________
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Be sure to have your political and physical maps in your folder.
Section 2 Rough Draft: History
Pictures: 1 of an early settlement
What is the name of this early settlement? ____________________________________
When was the settlement founded? __________________________________________
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Who founded this settlement? _______________________________________________
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Why was the settlement founded? ____________________________________________
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Is this settlement still important today? Why? __________________________________
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Write 20 important dates and events of your country in chronological order:
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Section 3 Rough Draft: Famous People
You will find a person from your country for each category (Military Leader, Musician, Artist, Politician, Scientist/Inventor and Athlete) and answer the questions about the person and his/her significance to your country.
Pictures: One for each person.
Name of a Military Leader: ________________________________________________
When did this person live? _________________________________________________
Where did this person live? _________________________________________________
What 2 important things did this person do for your country? Why is this person famous?
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Name of a Musician: ______________________________________________________
When did this person live? _________________________________________________
Where did this person live? _________________________________________________
What 2 important things did this person do for your country? Why is this person famous?
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Name of an Artist: _______________________________________________________
When did this person live? _________________________________________________
Where did this person live? _________________________________________________
What 2 important things did this person do for your country? Why is this person famous?
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Name of a Politician: _____________________________________________________
When did this person live? _________________________________________________
Where did this person live? _________________________________________________
What 2 important things did this person do for your country? Why is this person famous?
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Name of a Scientist/Inventor: ______________________________________________
When did this person live? _________________________________________________
Where did this person live? _________________________________________________
What 2 important things did this person do for your country? Why is this person famous?
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Name of an Athlete: ______________________________________________________
When did this person live? _________________________________________________
Where did this person live? _________________________________________________
What 2 important things did this person do for your country? Why is this person famous?
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Section 4 Rough Draft: Famous Landmarks
You will be answering questions about 5 different landmarks in your country. These landmarks ARE NOT geographical features. Man has built these.
Pictures: One for each landmark.
1) Name a famous landmark: ________________________________________________
Where is it found in your country? ___________________________________________
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Why was it built? ________________________________________________________
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Is it still in good condition? Has it been renovated? Can people visit? ________________
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2) Name a famous landmark: ________________________________________________
Where is it found in your country? ___________________________________________
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Why was it built? ________________________________________________________
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Is it still in good condition? Has it been renovated? Can people visit? ________________
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3) Name a famous landmark: ________________________________________________
Where is it found in your country? ___________________________________________
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Why was it built? ________________________________________________________
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Is it still in good condition? Has it been renovated? Can people visit? ________________
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4) Name a famous landmark: ________________________________________________
Where is it found in your country? ___________________________________________
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Why was it built? ________________________________________________________
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Is it still in good condition? Has it been renovated? Can people visit? ________________
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5) Name a famous landmark: ________________________________________________
Where is it found in your country? ___________________________________________
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Why was it built? ________________________________________________________
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Is it still in good condition? Has it been renovated? Can people visit? ________________
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Section 5 Rough Draft: Government/People
Pictures: 2 of the capital city, 1 of the capitol building, 1 of the national leader, 1 of the monarch if still existing, money
What is the capital of your country? __________________________________________
When did it become the capital? _____________________________________________
What is the name of the national leader? ______________________________________
What type of government does your country have? ______________________________
What are the constitutional bodies of government and what is the main responsibility of each?
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Does a monarchy still exist? If so, who is the reigning person and what types of powers does this person have in government?
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What is the population of your country? _______________________________________
What is the national currency? _____________________________________
List 5 other major cities: ___________________________________________________
What are the main religions? ________________________________________________
What is the official language(s)? _____________________________________________
Describe the education system of your country in a paragraph. Who goes to school? Is it voluntary? What are the educational levels? Etc.
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** Write out the recipe you will be making for your country**
Section 6 Rough Draft: Land and Resources
Pictures: One for each geographical land feature
Temperature Averages:
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The average rainfall for my country is: ______________________________
You will find 5 geographical landmarks (nature) and answer these questions:
1) Name a geographical landmark: ___________________________________________
2) Where is it found in your country? _________________________________________
3) What makes this landmark so spectacular? ___________________________________
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1) Name a geographical landmark: ___________________________________________
2) Where is it found in your country? _________________________________________
3) What makes this landmark so spectacular? ___________________________________
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1) Name a geographical landmark: ___________________________________________
2) Where is it found in your country? _________________________________________
3) What makes this landmark so spectacular? ___________________________________
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1) Name a geographical landmark: ___________________________________________
2) Where is it found in your country? _________________________________________
3) What makes this landmark so spectacular? ___________________________________
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1) Name a geographical landmark: ___________________________________________
2) Where is it found in your country? _________________________________________
3) What makes this landmark so spectacular? ___________________________________
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What borders your state? ___________________________________________________
What are the main crops? ___________________________________________________
What are the main metals produced? __________________________________________
Section 7 Rough Draft: National Industry
Pictures: 1 of each industry
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| Place of production in the world: 1st, 2nd, etc |
Section 8 Rough Draft: National Recreation
Pictures: 5-6 of animals; 3-4 of sports teams and recreation; 2 different vacation spots
Try to find animals unique to your country:
Name 3 birds: ___________________________________________________________
Name 2 fish: ____________________________________________________________
Name 10 mammals: ______________________________________________________
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Name 3 reptiles: __________________________________________________________
Write 3 sentences about a vacation spot: _______________________________________
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Write 3 sentences about a vacation spot: _______________________________________
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Write 3 sentences about a celebration in your country. What special things are done on this day? Why do they celebrate it?
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Write 3 sentences about a celebration in your country. What special things are done on this day? Why do they celebrate it?
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Extra Credit:
You may add more famous people, landmarks, or pictures than are asked for.
You can create a travel plan to your country. Where would you go and why? How long would stay? When would you go?
This is it!!! You made it!!! Finish your final draft and get it turned in. Good job!!! J