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 .