Culture Research     

Introduction:

            Around the world there are a variety of countries that speak Spanish as their main language. The cultures of these countries can vary widely. We will become informed on a number of these cultures and compare them to the culture of the United States.

First, we will do a systematic search in class by using books about each of the Spanish speaking countries. You will have two days to read, search, take notes, and organize your information. Please use the sheet of paper given to write your notes. Afterwards, we will go to the computer lab.

You will research a Spanish speaking country of your choice. We will work in the computer lab, during our Spanish class, for six days. You will search your Spanish country by using sources such as the students resource center, Culturegrams, Print Electronic Encyclopedias, and the sample project about Ecuador (during Spanish class). Finally, on the fifth day you will have your project ready to present in class.

If you need extra time to work in your power point please make sure to let me know and sign up for the after school computer lab usage. I will be happy to help you.

Play, have fun, and learn about South American countries

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/South_America_Geography.htm  

Geography of Spain

http://www.elhuevodechocolate.com/geograf/geograf1.htm

All about Mexico

www.history.com/states.do?parentId=MEXICO

Directions:

·         Day 1

We will review how to use the power point program and how to download pictures, videos and music into your power point presentation.

·         Day 2

Slide 1. - Your name, name of the country, and a picture of the landscape of your country.  Make sure to label the picture and be clear as why this is an important picture.

·         Day 3

Slide 2 -  Flag and map of your country identifying the capital city.

·         Day 4

Slide 3.- Topographical information(rivers, mountains, lakes) and climate.

·         Day 5

Slide 4.- Type of governments, currency, and products.

·         Day 6

Slide 5.- National holidays, religion, food, and samples of music, videos, etc. (if is possible)

 Your PowerPoint presentation must have 5 slides.

Recommendations:

1.       Save your work into your student folder.

2.       Use the codes I gave you for accent marks.

Alt + 164 = ñ  and  Alt + 162 = ó

3.       Save pictures, videos and music into your student folder.

4.       Each page should have a citation.

5.       Appropriate websites should end in (.edu) (.gov) (.org)

       www. cia.gov

6.       Use the vocabulary provided.

7.       Write full sentences in Spanish

i.e. La capital de Ecuador es Quito

Vocabulario

·        el nombre

·        la fotografía

·        el país

·        la capital

·        la bandera

·        el escudo

·        el rió (s)

·        el lago

·        la montaña(s)

·        los productos

·        el clima

·        el gobierno

·        la moneda

·        días festivos

·        la religión

·        la Música

Códigos

Alt + 160 = á

Alt + 130 = é

Alt + 161 = í

Alt + 162= ó

Alt + 163 = ú

Alt + 164 = ñ

Alt + 165 = Ñ

Alt + 173 = ¡ (beginning exclamation mark)

Also you can go to “Tools” –Language- Set language- Spanish (Spain Modern Sort)