Name ______________________________________________

Culture research project

Due ___________

Objective students will learn about different cultures from around the
world by researching countries and presenting their findings to their
peers.

Standards
G4.1.3. Describe cultures of the region being studied including the major languages
and religion
G2.2.1 Describe the human characteristics of the region under study (language,
religion, economic systems, governmental systems, cultural traditions)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.4
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent
descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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Summary: For this project you will research the culture of a country. You
will then create a poster, make a brochure, or create a powerpoint to
present to the class to show your information. You will use the rubric
and the packet to create this project they will give you step by step
instructions to help to be successful.
YOU WILL TURN THIS PACKET IN WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED WITH
THE PROJECT. DO NOT LOSE IT.
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Put a star next to the countries you would like to research.
China Greece Costa Rica
Russia Brazil Greenland
Japan Argentina Saudi Arabia
India Mexico South Africa
Egypt Tanzania Madagascar
Australia United Kingdom Sweden
Canada France Finland
Indonesia Spain Chile
New Zealand Jamaica

My country to research is ________________________!

Step 1 ~ RESEARCH
Start your research by using the two websites
provided to you on Launchpad under Culture. Use
pages 3-5 to track your research.

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 LOCATION/CLIMATE
Located on the continent of ____________________.
Located in the _______________ hemisphere (if you do not remember what a
hemisphere is, look in your notebook or do research).
2 Countries that border my country are ___________________ and
____________________ (not all countries have bordering countries).
This country has a __________________ climate.

RELIGION
What is the main religion of this country?

What does this religion believe in?

GOVERNMENT
What type of government runs the country?

What are some details about that type of government?

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 LANGUAGE
What is the main language of the country?

HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS

What are some holidays/celebrations that this country celebrates? Give detail to
explain celebration.

FOOD
What types of food does this country eat that are unique to the specific country? (if
you cannot find unique ones, just list the foods you can eat in this country)

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 ECONOMY
What currency does this country use?

What is produced in this country? (what do they make a lot of what do they sell to
other countries)

FUN FACTS/OTHER
(optional)

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 Step 2 ~ CREATING THE
PROJECT
I am going to present my information to the class in the form of
a (circle one)
- Poster
- Powerpoint
- Brochure
- Free choice clear with Miss Simmons

Before you begin creating your project, check off all of the boxes
to show that you have completed the research for that
component.
Language
Location of country
Government
Religion
Food
Holidays and celebrations
Economy

Step 3 - STUDENT RUBRIC

Before turning this packet in, grade yourself with this rubric to see
what you think you should earn.
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 4 3 2 1
Presentation Student is well Student is Student is not Student is not
prepared for the somewhat well prepared prepared for the
presentation. prepared for the for the presentation.
Student maintains presentation. presentation.
eye contact with Student glances Student reads
audience, and only at project right off of
glances at project frequently while his/her project
a few time. presenting, but with little to no
Student speaks maintains eye contact.
with confidence in confidence with Student
a loud enough tone. struggles
tone. speaking loud
enough with
confidence.
Project Project is creative, Project is mostly Project is a little Project is
appearance neat, and well neat and well messy and completely
organized organized unorganized messy and
and effort
unorganized
Required All 7 of the 6 of the required 5-4 of the 3 or less of the
Elements required elements elements are required required
are included in the included in the elements are elements are
project project included in the included in the
project project
Research Student completes Student Student loses Student did not
and turns in completes and packet and turn in research
research packet. turns in research needs another packet.
Research is packet. Research one. OR Student
thorough and is thorough and did not spend
accurate for all of accurate for time wisely and
the elements. most of the did not
elements thoroughly fill
out the packet.

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 TEACHER RUBRIC
4 3 2 1
Presentation Student is well Student is Student is not Student is not
prepared for the somewhat well prepared prepared for the
presentation. prepared for the for the presentation.
Student maintains presentation. presentation.
eye contact with Student glances Student reads
audience, and only at project right off of
glances at project frequently while his/her project
a few time. presenting, but with little to no
Student speaks maintains eye contact.
with confidence in confidence with Student
a loud enough tone. struggles
tone. speaking loud
enough with
confidence.
Project Project is creative, Project is mostly Project is a little Project is
appearance neat, and well neat and well messy and completely
organized organized unorganized messy and
and effort
unorganized
Required All 7 of the 6 of the required 5-4 of the 3 or less of the
Elements required elements elements are required required
are included in the included in the elements are elements are
project project included in the included in the
project project
Research Student completes Student Student loses Student did not
and turns in completes and packet and turn in research
research packet. turns in research needs another packet.
Research is packet. Research one. OR Student
thorough and is thorough and did not spend
accurate for all of accurate for time wisely and
the elements. most of the did not
elements thoroughly fill
out the packet.

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