Spanish+Speaking+Country+Projects

= **Spanish Speaking Countries Web Quest** = =__**Introduction **__=

__** The Task **__
==**You must now create a PowerPoint presentation/GoAnimate presentaiotn about your country. You should also create a brochure to promote your country. Both your your presentation and brochure should include but is not limited to the following elements: Location, Geography, Government, Money, Natural resources, School, Family, Tourist Attractions, History and Food.**==

__**The Process **__
==**First step is to locate your country on line. Below, click on the region of the world your country is located in : North America, South America , Central America , Islands and Europe .**==
 * 1) ==**Once you have located your country's name and flag click on that site in order to research your country.**==
 * 2) ==**Your presentation should have at least 10 slides. Each slide should be on one of the following topics: Location, Geography, Government, Currency, Natural Resources, School, Family, Tourist Attractions, History and Food.**==
 * 3) ==**Remember this project is independent work not group work.**==
 * 1) ==**Remember this project is independent work not group work.**==

**Resources **

 * North America **
 * [| Mexico][[image:mexico.jpg width="215" height="155" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/nam/mexico.htm"]]**

 **[| Cuba][| Dominican Republic][|Puerto Rico]**
 * Islands **

 **[| Spain]**
 * Europe **


 * Central America **

**[| Belize][| Costa Rica][| El Salvador]**

**[| Guatemala][| Honduras][| Nicaragua]**

**[| Panama]**


 * South America **
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/argentin.gif width="124" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/argie.htm"]]**[|Argentina][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/bolivia.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/bolivia.htm"]][|Bolivia][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/chile.gif width="99" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/chile.htm"]][| Chile]** ||
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/colombia.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/col.htm"]]**[| Colombia][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/ecuador.gif width="128" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/ecu.htm"]][|Ecuador][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/paraguay.gif width="128" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/par.htm"]][|Paraguay]** ||
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/peru.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/peru.htm"]]**[| Peru][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/uruguay.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/uru.htm"]] [|Uruguay][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/venezuel.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/ven.htm"]][| Venezuela]** ||
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/colombia.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/col.htm"]]**[| Colombia][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/ecuador.gif width="128" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/ecu.htm"]][|Ecuador][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/paraguay.gif width="128" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/par.htm"]][|Paraguay]** ||
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/peru.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/peru.htm"]]**[| Peru][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/uruguay.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/uru.htm"]] [|Uruguay][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/venezuel.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/ven.htm"]][| Venezuela]** ||
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/peru.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/peru.htm"]]**[| Peru][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/uruguay.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/uru.htm"]] [|Uruguay][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/venezuel.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/ven.htm"]][| Venezuela]** ||
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/peru.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/peru.htm"]]**[| Peru][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/uruguay.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/uru.htm"]] [|Uruguay][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/venezuel.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/ven.htm"]][| Venezuela]** ||
 * [[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/peru.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/peru.htm"]]**[| Peru][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/uruguay.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/uru.htm"]] [|Uruguay][[image:http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/hintz/webquest/venezuel.gif width="96" height="64" align="ABSMIDDLE" link="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/sam/ven.htm"]][| Venezuela]** ||


 * All flag images Copyright ©, [|IconBAZAAR LLC.]**

__**Evaluation **__


 * You will be graded on your PowerPoint presentation. You will be graded with the following rubric.**
 * Content - Writing **


 * 0 - 20 - Information presented is complete and shows evidence of thorough research**


 * 0 - 10 - All material is free of grammatical and spelling errors.**


 * 0 - 10 - All information is well organized and in your own voice.**


 * 0 - 5 - Evidence of editing based on advice from the instructor or peer advisors.**


 * 0 – 2 - Presentation has a title page.**


 * 0 – 3 - Presentation has a bibliography with resources from the web, text and media center.**


 * 50 Total**


 * Overall Presentation **


 * 0 -10 - Presentation has a minimum of 10 slides.**


 * 0 - 5 - Presentation includes a variety of graphics and transitions ( 3 graphics and 2 transitions).**


 * 0 - 5 - Presentation design is effective and visually appealing.**


 * 20 Total**


 * Grading **


 * 63 - 70 A**


 * 56 - 62 B**


 * 49 - 55 C**


 * 42 - 48 D**


 * Below 41 - See teacher**

Your country brochure will have its own evaluation.

=__**Conclusion **__=
 * Each of you are now experts in Spanish Speaking countries. You have learned about Location, Geography, Government, Money, Natural resources, School, Family, Tourist Attractions, History and Food. Have a great trip!!**


 * Adapted from Shawn D. Hintz's country project **