Brazil, Nigeria, Israel, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Ireland, Egypt, Switzerland, Portagual,
Cambodia, and Italy
Key Questions (Students will work cooperatively to answer these questions)
1. What is your culture? This should be a brief introduction. (25 to 50 words)
2. Describe the geographic location (climate, natural resources, continent, hemisphere, etc.) of your culture. (25 to 50
words)
3. Who were the early inhabitants of this region? What were some of their contributions to the contemporary culture? (25
to 50 words)
4. What are some of the important traditions and ceremonies in this culture? Describe at least three of them in detail. (50
to 100 words)
5. How are the people in your culture governed? Explain how laws are made, who enforces them and how disputes are settled.
Be sure to identify the current head of state. (50 to 100 words)
6. What are the important religions in your culture? Explain some of their basic philosophies, beliefs, sacred objects and
how they worship. (50 to 100 words)
7. What are some of the recreational activities that people in your culture enjoy? Describe at least three of them in detail.
(50 to 100 words)
8. What is school (K-12) like in your culture? Describe a typical school day. Explain how people in your society learn to
do new things. (50 to 100 words)
9. What languages are spoken in your culture? Are there any sacred languages? What kinds of writing do they use? (25 to 50
words)
10. Are men and women treated differently in your society? In what ways? Are there things that one group can do which are
forbidden to the other group? (25 to 100 words)
11. Identify 5 famous personalities from your selected culture and list their accomplishments. (25 to 100 words)
Internet Resources
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http://www.yahooligans.com/Around_the_World/Countries/
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http://www.yahooligans.com/Around_the_World/Countries/Country_Pictures/
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http://www.geographia.com/
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http://www.education-world.com/regional/k12_schools/
Your Task
After you have researched the culture of your selected country, each group will prepare two presentations. One presentation
will be an oral presentation to the class. This will consist of a 3 to 5 minute presentation utilizing powerpoint. The other
presentation will be a web page displaying the information you have found. Your web page will include the information you
have found along with three to five graphics. Each group member will contribute to both presentations. Team members will
select a team captain to monitor the group’s activities and oversee the presentations.
Documentation
For instructions on documenting Internet sources, refer to
Citation Maker.
Created by Mark McCright
