Global Studies Project – Africa
Task: Create an informational slideshow for the country of your choice.
View the guidelines here.
View the rubric here.
Various African countries have hired you to create presentations in an effort to promote tourism. These presentations must include in-depth information about the country’s culture as well as travel guidelines and restrictions for those interested in visiting.
Objectives:
Research the country of your choice using books, databases, and websites.
Find the following:
- Basic demographics and cultural information – location, population, language, currency, religion, weather, etc.
- Economic System- What type of system does your country have and what does that mean? What businesses or products is your country known for?
- Political System- What type of system does your country have and what does that mean? How free is the nation? Think speech, press, etc.
- Current events that are important to the political/social climate of the country – What does this mean for travelers? Riots? Protests?
- Historic and Cultural Relevance – important historical places to visit, important festivals, and local cuisine. Think what a visitor would be interested in/need to know.
- Travel restrictions – Warnings, bans on travel, danger, vaccinations required, etc.
- Only 1 current event and 1 place of interest is required. Information on festivals and cultural faux pas are not required
- See rubric for more details
- History Section- overview of key figures/events and how these shaped the nation
- See rubric for more details
Create Google Slideshow to communicate your findings. Make sure your information is clear and structured.
Images- various attractions, landscapes, people, etc. throughout your slideshow. It needs to look appealing.
Works Cited- create a separate slide; cite things correctly, must use 3-4 sources
Resources - Use the following to help with your research:
Click HERE FOR DATABASE PASSWORDS
*A to Z Database – A to Z the World – You can access this database with your library card OR see Ms. Gilroy to use the PTHS library card.
Gale Virtual Reference Library – eBooks
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Database
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:
Noodle Tools Express
Sample Works Cited Page