Latin America and the Caribbean Project and Rubric

Latin America and the Caribbean Project and Rubric Students will do the following: 1. Examine and record basic facts about a Latin American country 2. Learn important facts about that country 3. Create an overview of that country and present it to the class

Resource: Use the following website to complete your research. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Countries to choose: Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico (U.S.), Suriname, or French Guiana

The class will need the following:

Map of South and Central America, including the Caribbean

Large index cards for the final presentation

Large Notepad for group work

Internet Access

From the group of Latin American (including Caribbean) countries each group will be given a country to research. Each group is going to research important facts about their country in Latin America. Once they’ve completed their research, they will present all learned information to the class.

Each group is to complete the information below about their assigned country:  Official name:  Form of government:  Current leader of country (position and name):  Population:  Capital city:  Flag (image):  Official currency:  Literacy rate:  Languages:  Religions:  Major Features (such as mountain ranges, rainforests, desert, river basin or grassland to name a few):  Climate:  One thing that your group found interesting about your country:  Location shown (on a map):  Major problem being faced in your chosen country: Latin America and the Caribbean Project and Rubric Methods of presentation:

Poster, Multimedia (text, graphics, video, animation, and sound), PowerPoint, Movie Maker

Presentation Max. Content Max. Points (30) Points (30)

Meet all requirements and reflected a broad All elements such as text, graphics, video, research and application of critical thinking skills; animation and sound if used were done so in shows notable insight or understanding of the topic. creative and effective way by the group. The _____/30-26 _____/30-26 presentation was best served by the chosen format. All elements make a contribution. There are few or no visible technical problems. The presentation captured the audience's attention. Most elements if used were done in a balanced, The project has a clear goal related to a significant attractive, easy-to-follow format. Elements topic or issue. Information included has been include original student work. With minor compiled from several relevant sources. exceptions, all elements contribute rather than ______/25-21 ______/25-21 detract from the presentation's overall effectiveness. The presentation was useful to an audience beyond the students who created it. Presentation uses 2 or more media. There are The project presents information in an accurate and some technical problems, but the viewer is able organized manner that can be understood by the to follow the presentation with few difficulties. ______/20-16 ______/20-16 intended audience. There is a focus that is The presenters held the attention of most of maintained throughout the piece. their audience.

Presentation uses 2 or more media, but technical The project has a focus but may stray from it at difficulties seriously interfere with the viewer's times. There is an organizational structure, though it ______/15-11 ______/15-11 ability to see, hear, or understand content. may not be carried through consistently. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor.

Presentation 2 or fewer forms of media, but Project seems haphazard, hurried or unfinished. technical difficulties seriously interfere with There are significant factual errors, misconceptions, ______/10-0 ______/10-0 the viewer's ability to see, hear, or understand or misunderstandings. content. Total Total ______

Project Requirements: (points are awarded on the presence and accuracy of the information)  Official name ______/5pts.  Form of government ______/5pts.  Current leader of country (position and name): ______/10pts.  Population: ______/5pts.  Capital city (name and image): ______/10pts.  Flag (image): ______/5pts.  Official currency (image): ______/5pts.  Literacy rate: ______/5pts.  Languages: ______/10pts.  Religions: ______/10pts. Latin America and the Caribbean Project and Rubric  Major Features (images): ______/20pts.  Climate: ______/5pts.  Interesting fact about your country: ______/10pts.  Location shown (on a map): ______/10pts.  Major problem being faced in your chosen country: ______/15pts. Total Requirement Points _____/130 Final Project Points ______/190