Global Studies Project – Africa
Task: Add additional pages and information to your travel company website for the country of your choice.
Africa Rubric
Website Example: Journeys (Password: Cors1617)
Click HERE for the link to Weebly to access your website.
Various African countries have hired you to create new websites in an effort to promote tourism. These websites must include in-depth information about the country as well as travel guidelines and restrictions for those interested in visiting.
Objectives:
Research the country of your choice using books, databases, and websites.
You must use 4 sources.
Find the following:
1. Basic demographics and cultural information – Where is the country located? Population, language, currency, religion, gender roles, commerce, weather, etc.
2. Current events that are important to the political/social climate of the country – What does this mean for travelers? Riots? Protests?
3. Two places of interest with historical relevance – Why would you visit? How does it relate to the culture or history of the country?
4. Travel restrictions – Warnings, bans on travel, danger, vaccinations required, etc.
5. Images – various attractions, landscapes, people, etc.
Add to your travel website on Ms. Corsinelli’s Weebly page. Include all information found during the research stage. Make sure the information is clear, structured, and the website is easy to navigate.
Include a link to all sources used – create a works cited page on your website to list all websites, books, database articles, etc.
Resources - Use the following to help with your research:
*A to Z Database – You can access this database with your library card.
Gale Virtual Reference Library – PTHS Library Databases
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context – PTHS Library Databases
U.S. Department of State Website
Links: (Especially helpful for the political/economic section):
Fraser Institute Economic Freedom of the World
World Press Freedom Ranking
World Report
Citations:
NoodleTools Express
Helpful Tips:
Outline: Create an outline that will help organize your website. List all of your findings under each section.
Google Doc: If you’re collaborating with another person or group of people, create a Google Doc that will allow you to share information, edit your findings, etc.
Task: Add additional pages and information to your travel company website for the country of your choice.
Africa Rubric
Website Example: Journeys (Password: Cors1617)
Click HERE for the link to Weebly to access your website.
Various African countries have hired you to create new websites in an effort to promote tourism. These websites must include in-depth information about the country as well as travel guidelines and restrictions for those interested in visiting.
Objectives:
Research the country of your choice using books, databases, and websites.
You must use 4 sources.
Find the following:
1. Basic demographics and cultural information – Where is the country located? Population, language, currency, religion, gender roles, commerce, weather, etc.
2. Current events that are important to the political/social climate of the country – What does this mean for travelers? Riots? Protests?
3. Two places of interest with historical relevance – Why would you visit? How does it relate to the culture or history of the country?
4. Travel restrictions – Warnings, bans on travel, danger, vaccinations required, etc.
5. Images – various attractions, landscapes, people, etc.
Add to your travel website on Ms. Corsinelli’s Weebly page. Include all information found during the research stage. Make sure the information is clear, structured, and the website is easy to navigate.
Include a link to all sources used – create a works cited page on your website to list all websites, books, database articles, etc.
Resources - Use the following to help with your research:
*A to Z Database – You can access this database with your library card.
Gale Virtual Reference Library – PTHS Library Databases
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context – PTHS Library Databases
U.S. Department of State Website
Links: (Especially helpful for the political/economic section):
Fraser Institute Economic Freedom of the World
World Press Freedom Ranking
World Report
Citations:
NoodleTools Express
Helpful Tips:
Outline: Create an outline that will help organize your website. List all of your findings under each section.
Google Doc: If you’re collaborating with another person or group of people, create a Google Doc that will allow you to share information, edit your findings, etc.