Introduction
We have been working to learn more about ourselves and where in the world we originate from. Use these links to answer additional questions aboout your country. **Some of these questions are different than those that are in your packets, so please make sure to read over the entire task and answer each one completely.
Good Luck!
Task
You will visit the following websites (and ONLY these websites) to find information on your country. I have included multiple websites for each country and these contain all of the information you will need to complete the questions.
Cambodia
http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-cambodia/
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0934148.html
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/cambodia-facts/
Language Translator: http://www.english-khmer.com/
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wufWxldBWsU]
[video:http://thebodia.com/cambodia/learn-to-speark-khmer/useful-khmer-words-a…]
Puerto Rico
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/puerto-rico
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/puerto-rico-facts-for-kids.html
http://www.ducksters.com/geography/country.php?country=Puerto%20Rico
Language Translator: http://www.spanishdict.com/translation
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtC34MJfYQI]
Vietnam
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/vietnam/#vietnam-ha-long-bay.jpg
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/vietnam
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/vietnam.html
http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-vietnam/
http://www.ducksters.com/geography/country/vietnam.php
Language Translator: http://www.lexilogos.com/english/vietnamese_dictionary.htm
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQAGhZM8_9U]
Laos
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/laos/#laos-buddha-statues.jpg
http://www.ducksters.com/geography/country.php?country=Laos
http://laos.facts.co/interestinglaosfacts/aboutlaosfunfacts.php
Langugae Translator: http://www.lexilogos.com/english/lao_dictionary.htm
[video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQGFt31da3I]
Brazil
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/brazil/
http://www.ngkids.co.uk/places/country-fact-file-brazil
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/brazil
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/brazil.html
Language Translator: https://www.freetranslation.com/en/translate-english-portuguese
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFfcD-SkqIc]
South Korea
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/south-korea/sightseeing
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/south-korea
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/south-korea
http://dinolingo.com/blog/2011/05/04/korean-culture/#.V-uFnZMrJmA
Language Translator http://imtranslator.net/translation/english/to-korean/translation/
Process
Use the questions I have provided in class (attached below) to learn additional information about your chosen country.
What countries border your nation?
What bodies or water or major mountain ranges border your country?
Who is the current leader or leaders of this nation?
What is considered the "traditional" dress in your country? (for example, traditional dress for women in Japan is a kimono)
What are the major religions of your country?
Is there a different religious leader for your country?
If so, who is it?
How do people in this country say each of the following terms or phrases?
|
Hello
|
|
|
Goodbye
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
Thank You.
|
|
|
How are you?
|
|
|
My name is_________
|
|
Watch the assigned video for your country (See me when you get to this point). What are 5 new facts you learned from the clip?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Evaluation
This work will be combined into your final "My Country" Project