Project (30 Points)
DUE:
Objective: Examine and report on a region of the
world using the 5 themes of geography.
Show how the region has global and local viewpoints. Identify how the
In this assignment you will, 1) prepare
a very short country summary, 2) identify
and present an issue or
cultural/economic/political theme where the
Tasks: Review the 5 themes of geography
discussed in chapter one (location, place, region, movement and human-earth
interaction.)
1. You can work in groups.
2. Choose a country or region to
discuss. Create a brief (1-2 pages)
overview about the country using the format from the book, (People, Economics,
Culture, etc.) Do not spend your time here- This is a small, introduction.
3. Search the internet for US news
articles about your selected area.
Summarize and discuss in terms of their point of view.
4. Search for European or Asian newspapers
on the net and examine the above issue from the local point of view. (10 points) Some example sites include:
World Newspapers:
http://www.thepaperboy.com.au/welcome.html
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/
http://users.rcn.com/virtual.nai/sot/papers.html
5. Create a simple presentation with maps,
charts, etc. and your write up. Prepare
this to hand in (Powerpoint presentations are great
(but not required.)) (10 points)
6. In your discussion, focus on how this
region shares characteristics and culture with the
7. Internet Students will email me their
answers or post them to the bulletin board at http://www.nicenet.org
The point of the exercise is to get to
know regions of the world better by seeing the region through their eyes and
words- not through the eyes of an American.
So have fun with it. I am looking
forward to lively and interesting discussion.