Historian
*Follow
the directions below to research the country of origin of your group's
folktale.
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1. Locate the country on a map.
2. Research the following characteristics of your country
(use links below): Geography (terrain), Economics (standard of living
for the average adult), Government (rules the people follow), significant
periods in the country's history (war? oppression? famous rulers? etc.),
any other interesting facts.
4. Be able to cite your internet source properly. Click
here for information on how to properly give credit to an internet source.
3. Create a poster detailing your information.
Be prepared to present your information to the class. You will be graded
on the content as well as the presentation of your poster.
**Click on the links below to aid you in your research.
Remember to use the BACK button to come back to this page from an internet
site.
Research sites:
CyberSchoolBus
(a link from the United Nations Homepage)
**Use InfoNation or Country at a Glance
Ask
Jeeves
**In the question box, type in the following question: "Where can I find
a history of the country _____________?" (fill in your country's
name, of course)
Encyclopedia
Britannica
**At the VERY top of the page, there is a search box. Type in your
country's name; then click on the "Find" button.
NCWISEOWL
**Use this cite to learn how to cite an internet source properly.
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