<p> Spanish “1A” 7th grade: “IB” Year Long Country Project Ms. Madan</p><p>1- Choose a Spanish Speaking Country (20). Explain the reason why you chose that country.</p><p>2- Every Chapter/Unit. You will apply the topic that we are currently studying to how it relates to your country. You will have 2 months research each topic (there are only 4 topics) </p><p>3- You will create a scrapbook (any type of book) You will state the question and answer all the questions in your own words. </p><p>4- Use the internet, books, newspaper, magazines etc. a person who is from your country to find the information. Then, in YOUR OWN words (5-20 sentences) explain the answers to the questions below. </p><p>****Please state (write, type) the QUESTION before you answer it.</p><p>5- You will compare and contrast your country and the USA by using charts (Venn diagrams, T charts) for comparing/contrasting information. </p><p>6- You will provide data by using graphs (line, bar, pie, etc.) for comparing numbers, rates, trends of any significant fact/s. </p><p>7- You will use pictures of the information and place captions for the pictures.</p><p>8- Have a Work Cited Page with all links used for the end of EACH unit.</p><p>9- Decorate your cover. Provide a title page with a table of contents (with page #’s).</p><p>10- Provide a Map</p><p>11. Provide a Flag</p><p>12- Provide a “Fact Page (5-10 facts) Examples 1- Country, 2- Capital, 3-President 4- Currency, etc</p><p>***Please note the following information below:</p><p>- Each chapter in your scrapbook will be DUE at right before we complete a unit. - You will work on it simultaneously to the unit we are currently studying - I will do periodical “checks” </p><p>Unit/Chapter Topics:</p><p>Unit 1: Weather &Greetings: </p><p>1- Record (in Celsius & Fahrenheit) the weather in your country for 5 days. 2- Record (in Celsius & Fahrenheit) the weather in Charlotte for 5 days. (p. 4-35) 3- Compare and contrast both. (How are they similar / different and why?). 4- What weather is feared in your country? What is feared here? 5- What are the natural disasters? 6- Why is weather an important topic?</p><p>1- How do people in your country greet each other? (facial expressions, words, touch, etc) ex. handshakes 2- How do they greet in the USA? 3- Compare and contrast to the USA. 4- What do greetings have to do with friendliness & relationships? 5- Which country is the friendliest? 6- How is each country’s friendliness perceived?</p><p>Unit 2: Description: 1- How do the people look in your country? (P. 42-73) (What distinguishes them)? 2- What are the cultural traits of the people in your county? 3- What do Americans look like? 4- Is there one American look? What distinguishes an American? What about your country? Is there a particular look? 5- Compare and contrast to the USA - Ethnic diversity - Fashion/ Jewelry - Hair style/ How to “care” for hair - Masculine/ Feminine traits & mannerism - Ideal woman/ man - Folk traditions</p><p>Unit 3: Activities: 1- What are some pastimes, activities, or sports (P. 80- 111) that are popular or famous in your country? 2- What are some pastimes /activities/ sports that are famous in U.S.A.? 3- Compare and contrast to the USA. (How are they similar / different and why?) 4- Compare and contrast a famous athlete from each country.</p><p>Unit 4: School Life: 1- What subjects does the students take in your county? (P.118- 149) 2- What is their school schedule? 3- When (days/time/months) do they go to school? 4- Do they buy their books? 5--Do they wear uniforms 6- Do they have sports/electives? 7- Do they after school? 8- What are the expectations? Is it expected that they go to college? 9- What jobs/careers are in demand? (highest status) 10- Compare and contrast the two (US/your country.) ( How are they similar / different and why)? 11- Compare and contrast the legal age to quit school, the drop out rates, graduation rates, literacy rates, university rates, and the favorite careers.</p><p>Each rating for this domain has particular characteristics:</p><p>70 point - Minimal completion of the task and/or content undeveloped.</p><p> Response is mostly relevant but lacks appropriate details.  A required portion of the task may be missing. </p><p>80 points - Partial completion of the task; ideas somewhat developed.</p><p> Response is relevant; some ideas are developed with appropriate details.  A minor portion of the task may be missing. </p><p>90 points - Completion of the task, ideas adequately developed.</p><p> All required elements are present.  Response directly relates to the task as given.  Response has sufficient information or detail based on learned material.  Response shows some organization. </p><p>100 points - Superior completion of the task, ideas well developed and well-organized</p><p> All required elements are present.  Student is able to provide substantial detail.  Response is usually well-organized and cohesive. </p><p>I understand the topics/questions above. I know that I must research (from the internet, books, newspaper, etc.) information for my country and the USA. I must provide documentation of where I get my information. All information found will be placed in the scrapbook.</p><p>Student Signature:______</p><p>Parent Signature:______</p>