A Appearance – clothing styles and materials, color of skin, types of head covering, hair styles and lengths, types of jewelry and materials used in making jewelry, make-up (men and women)
B Beliefs – types of religions and practices. Also includes superstitions, types of ceremonies, religious holidays
C Crafts, Creativity, Customs and Courtesies – crafts, painting, drama, dance, greetings, gestures, dating
D Dates – important historical dates
E Economy – trade partners, imports and exports, yearly income, ownership of factories, developed or developing, type of economic systems
F Family – typical family, role of women and children
G Government – people of power, average citizen’s role, kind of government and description
H Housing – average housing
I Information – news, censorship, radio, TV, newspapers
J Jobs – What do people do to make a living
K Kinds of Environment physical or water features
L Language – official language, popular forms of literature, famous authors
M Movement and Migration – How the average person gets around, areas of population growth, how goods and people are transported, immigration
N National Pride – what people, places, and events spark feelings of loyalty and patriotism
O Organizations – most important organizations in society, major world organizations, political parties
P Population – ethnic groups, population density, and distribution, minorities
Q Quality of Life – average person’s health and happiness (life expectancy, security, opportunity, infant mortality, and medical care)
R Resources – types or kinds of natural resources
S Schools – Who attends school, compulsory education ages, opportunities for college / universities, literacy rate
T Taboos – behaviors that are unacceptable, laws that protect average person
U Urban or Rural – live in the city or the country, typical community, population density
V Vacation and Recreation – fun activities and vacation spots
W Weather and Climate – climate region and description, how climate affects housing
X X - Marks the Spot – Where is it located? What physical features influenced its development?
Y Yum – typical foods, foods invented here, typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner, preparations of food, special occasion foods, spices used, how food is stored
Z Zoology – animals that are native to the area
Europe Culture Plate Project
Due Date: December 14
You will be creating a project based on a European Country. You may not select the same country as anyone in your class. The project will describe the government, economy, geography, and culture of that country.
You will have three days in class to work on this project, and you do not need to bring any supplies to class other than markers, pencils, and your textbook.
On the front of the plate, you need to have the following items:
-Center of the Plate:
· The name of your country
· A map of your country (page 261) with at least two cities (one must be a capital city) and two physical features on it, labeled in BLACK pen, and COLORED
· A picture of the flag
-Along the edge of the plate:
· Choose six of the ABCs of culture. Write a description of the cultural element and include an image in color.
On the back of the plate (each item listed is mandatory):
· The type of government
· Population information: Population, population density, life expectancy, infant mortality rate, fertility rate, language
· Economic information: currency, GDP per capita (in US Dollars), major export, major import
· Physical information: size of country, two physical features, climate region
· Your name and class period
Extra Credit (+10pts):
· You may prepare a recipe from your country, and bring enough for everyone in the class to try it. You must include the recipe, ingredients, and provide napkins, utensils, or plates. You will not have a way to keep your dish cold or warm it, so I recommend you bring cookies or another baked good.
Countries you may choose:
1. Albania
2. Austria
3. Belarus
4. Belgium
5. Bulgaria
6. Croatia
7. Czech Republic
8. Denmark
9. Estonia
10. Finland
11. France
12. Germany
13. Greece
14. Hungary
15. Iceland
16. Ireland
17. Italy
18. Latvia
19. Lithuania
20. Luxembourg
21. Macedonia
22. Netherlands
23. Norway
24. Poland
25. Portugal
26. Russia
27. Romania
28. Serbia
29. Slovakia
30. Slovenia
31. Spain
32. Sweden
33. Switzerland
34. Ukraine
35. United Kingdom
Online Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Rubric:
Name of country: ______/5 pts
Map of country (16 pts):
-Two cities ______/5 pts
-Two features ______/5 pts
-Colored ______/5 pts
-Black Pen ______1 pt
Picture of flag: ______/5 pts
ABCs of Culture (30 pts):
-Six elements ______/10 pts
-Six descriptions ______/10 pts
-Six images in color ______/10 pts
Government: ______/5 pts
Population Information(18 pts):
-Population ______/1 pt
-Population Density ______/1 pt
-Life expectancy ______/5 pts
-IMR ______/5 pts
-Fertility Rate ______/5 pts
-Language ______/1 pt
Economic Information( 8 pts):
-Currency ______/1 pt
-GDP per Capita ______/5 pts
-Export ______/1 pt
-Import ______/1 pt
Physical Info (11 pts):
-Size of country ______/1 pt
-Two features ______/5 pts
-Climate region ______/5 pts
Name and Class Period ______/2 pts
Extra Credit Recipe ______/10 pts
Total: ______/100 pts
Rubric:
Name of country: ______/5 pts
Map of country (16 pts):
-Two cities ______/5 pts
-Two features ______/5 pts
-Colored ______/5 pts
-Black Pen ______1 pt
Picture of flag: ______/5 pts
ABCs of Culture (30 pts):
-Six elements ______/10 pts
-Six descriptions ______/10 pts
-Six images in color ______/10 pts
Government: ______/5 pts
Population Information(18 pts):
-Population ______/1 pt
-Population Density ______/1 pt
-Life expectancy ______/5 pts
-IMR ______/5 pts
-Fertility Rate ______/5 pts
-Language ______/1 pt
Economic Information( 8 pts):
-Currency ______/1 pt
-GDP per Capita ______/5 pts
-Export ______/1 pt
-Import ______/1 pt
Physical Info (11 pts):
-Size of country ______/1 pt
-Two features ______/5 pts
-Climate region ______/5 pts
Name and Class Period ______/2 pts
Extra Credit Recipe ______/10 pts
Total: ______/100 pts