Country Research Project

Name ______Date ______

Country Research Project “A Focus on Culture” Definition of Culture: We all belong to a culture. One definition of culture is the combination of human knowledge, beliefs and behavior that we learn and pass on to future generations. We usually express our culture in certain ways, like how we dress, what we eat, what we believe, and how we play.

Categories: * Landmark – at least 2 unique, famous landmarks o Name, location o Description o Reason for fame, why important?

* Food – at least 2 unique, traditional dishes o Type of food (entrée, snack, dessert, etc.) o Most important Ingredient/s o When is it eaten (Special occasion? Breakfast? Snack? Dinner?) o Background information – history, facts

* Entertainment– at least two unique types o Describe what it is – Game? Hobby? Craft? o How do you play, make, or do it? o Who does it?

* Celebration – at least two of the most important and unique celebrations o Name o When and where is it celebrated? o Reason for celebration Name ______Date ______

o What is done to celebrate? Special clothes? Special food? Special activities?

* Language (table) o name of language (e.g. United States – English) o At least 5 helpful words and phrases (in the language and a translation)

* Country Map – o Capital City, major cities, major rivers, major lakes, major mountain ranges, nearby oceans, nearby countries o world map showing where country is located

Additional Project Items:

1) Flag- colors, design, meaning of colors or images

2) National Symbols or Icons (For example, bird, flower, mountain, etc.)

3) Fascinating Facts – bulleted sentences of interesting miscellaneous trivia

EXTRA CREDIT ITEMS: 1) Clothing - at least 2 unique types: male, female (can be ceremonial, everyday, ethnic costume) Name ______Date ______

o Name of the clothing o Description o Provide at least 2 interesting details

2) Animal or plant – unique to country * what type of animal or plant * what does it look like? * special qualities or features?