CHOICE #2: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN (Easier Option)

1. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN PROJECT

Final project to be presented in ONE power point format (8-12 slides).  Do NOT submit multiple files.

Part I - Research

In this project, you will explore one of the countries of your origin (where your ancestors originated) and make a 8-12 page Powerpoint presentation (no longer). 

You can NOT choose Canada unless you are First Nations.

Choose a country/culture of origin to research and then use the following Criteria Guideline of information that you must include.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

Part II - Organize (Planning Template)

Enter your information into the following planning template.  This will help you organize your project.

PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

PLANNING TEMPLATE

Part III - Power point presentation

Present your information in a Powerpoint or prezi.
Include  maps, graphics, and/or charts  in your finished project. Be sure to expound upon these graphics by including informative text  beneath the graphics and/or maps.

Part IV - Final Analysis

Conclude your project with 1-2 paragraphs comparing life in your country of origin to life in Canada. Discuss specific similarities, differences and identify which country you would prefer to live in; then, using examples, explain why.

Part V - Before Submission

NOTE: a comprehensive, fully developed project which covers as many of the factors above as possible is expected.

Be sure to include a properly formatted bibliography attached to the finished project.

When you have finished your project, click on the checklist link below TO BE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED EVERYTHING. 

CHECKLIST

2. EVALUATION

Evaluation

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN RUBRIC - PLEASE REVIEW

Content to include: ancestral location of origin, history, conflicts, public figures, climate, vegetation, demographic and geographic details, current government and political agreements, relevant images, final analysis, bibliography.  

• Effectiveness - 20
• Sequence of information - 10
• Mechanics - 10
• Graphics - 20
• Formatted Bibliography - 10
• Organization/Final analysis - 20
• Sources - 10
• Total - /100

Submit your assignment

Submit a check-in later by June 12th. Post your completed Powerpoint or PREZI link into the appropriate dropbox by June 19th.