Géoculture – Île-de-France

Due Date: ______

Description

This project will focus on one or more topics related to the French region “L’Île-de-France.” You will work with a partner to create a presentation containing specified information about your assigned topic and present the information to the class in the form of a PowerPoint or Prezi.

Research Options:

 La Tour Eiffel http://www.toureiffel.fr/teiffel/fr/

 L’Arc de Triomphe http://arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/

 Le Louvre http://www.louvre.fr/

 Le Centre Georges Pompidou/La Fontaine Stravinsky http://www.centrepompidou.fr/

 La Cathédral de Notre Dame http://www.notredamedeparis.fr/

 Notre Dame de Chartres http://chartrescathedral.net

 Le Musée d’Orsay http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/home.html

 Le jardin du Luxembourg http://www.parisdigest.com/takingarest/jardindu.htm

 Giverny/Claude Monet http://giverny.org/gardens/fcm/visitgb.htm

 Versailles http://en.chateauversailles.fr/homepage

 La Seine/Île de la Cité/Les Bateaux Mouches http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/iledelacite.htm

 Fontainebleau http://www.musee-chateau-fontainebleau.fr/spip.php?lang=en

 Château Vaux Le Vicomte http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en/

 La Révolution Française http://www.history.com/topics/french-revolution

 Napoléon Bonaparte http://www.history.com/topics/napoleon

 Disneyland Paris http://www.disneylandparis.com/en-us/

 Le Parc Astérix https://www.parcasterix.fr/en

 Food from the Île-de-France region (cheese, pastries, other specialties)

Project Requirements

 Presentation

-Title Slide including the name of your topic and group members’ names

-5-7 additional slides

-Resources slide

 Location

-Include a map of the region with you site/monument highlighted. You may also include a written description of the location.

 Pictures

Your presentation must include at least 5 pictures of your topic. You may place them throughout the presentation along with any descriptions. Must be school appropriate.

 History/Culture

Describe the history and/or origins of your topic in 1 paragraph or more. Also include how it relates to the culture of France. (At least 7 sentences)

 Appearance - What does it look like?

Describe the physical features of your site/monument including dimensions, if they are appropriate.

 What’s inside? (if applicable)

What can be found inside your site/monument? Art, tombs, restaurants, lots of stairs…

 Why should someone visit or experience this?

Describe why your topic interesting and why you might want to visit, experience or learn more about it.

 Interesting Facts

Include anything else you want us to know about your topic. Include a brief, school appropriate video clip of your topic if possible.

 Resources Use resources provided by your teacher to begin your research. You must use at least two reputable sources other than Wikipedia. Please list your resources on the final page of your presentation.

Have fun and be creative!

Presentation Rubric

Site/Monument/Topic: ______

Names: ______

Category Points Possible Points Earned

Slides 5

Location 5

Pictures 5

History/Culture 5

Interesting Facts 3

Resources 2

Total Points 25