Country Unit Study

Country Unit Study
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Date Country Founded: _________________________________________________________ Country Capital: ___________________________________________________________

Where in the World?
Any location on Earth is described by two numbers--its latitude and its longitude. Using longitude and latitude it is possible to accurately describe any location on the Earth, within a correct distance of only a few inches. Find these numbers for the capital of the country you are studying. Find these numbers for where you live. Color your country on the map above.
Longitude: Latitude:
Longitude: Latitude:
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Country Geography
Draw a map of the country, including geographical features such as mountain ranges, rivers, and lakes. Label major cities and the capital as well as bordering countries. Color the map and include a legend.
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Flags Unfurled
Country Flag:
What are the colors of the flag? What do the colors mean?
Country Seal:
What are the symbols of the seal? ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ What do the symbols mean? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Country Pride
Nationality: Population Ethnic groups: Religions: Languages: Literacy: (by age 15, can read and write) Agriculture - products: Industries: Exports: Items sent out Export partners: Imports: Items brought in Import partners:
Money
Find pictures or draw examples of the money the country you are learning about uses. How much of the countrys currency does it take to buy an American Hershey bar ($1).
The Latest Headlines

Do an Internet search and see what news events are in your county today.
Todays Weather: News of the Day:
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History Mystery
Who were the first people in your Country? From where did any settlers come?
Country Timeline
Create a timeline for your country beginning with when the first settlers arrived.
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Important events in History

Select three moments on your timeline. Dig deeper. Why are they important?
Year: Importance:
Historical Event:
Year: Importance:
Historical Event:
Year: Importance:
Historical Event:
A Claim to Fame
For what is your country famous?
In History? Today?
Country Trivia
List three fun facts about your country.
1. 2. 3.
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Who Made the Country Great

Learn about three people who are famous from your country. How are they connected to your country and for what are they famous? Choose each one from history and current day along with one of your choice.
From History: Name: Birth Date/Death Date: Claim to Fame:
Country Connection: . Current Day: Name: Birth Date/Death Date: Claim to Fame:
Country Connection: . Your Choice: Name: Birth Date/Death Date: Claim to Fame:
Country Connection: .
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Government
Government: A person or persons who control the laws for a country. Look up and define the following types of government.
Dictatorship Monarchy Totalitarian Theocracy Parliamentary Republic Anarchy Democracy

Explore how the government works in the country you are studying.
Government Type: Leader of Government: Leader of State: Suffrage: Who gets to vote Executive branch: Who makes the laws Legislative branch: Who enforces the laws Judicial branch: Who judges the laws Political parties and leaders: National anthem:
If the country you are studying is not where you live, compare and contrast the government of your chosen country with the country where you live.
`How are the Governments the same?
`How are the Governments different?
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Language
Learn how to speak the national language of the country you are studying.
Hello Goodbye Please Thank you Sorry My name is I am __ years old. I like______. I do not like ____. Your Choice:
One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten
Write a paragraph about yourself using the words you have learned from above. OR use the space to practice writing the alphabet of the language from your country if it does not use Roman alphabet letters and numbers.
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Daily Life
Learn about how people in your county live on a daily basis. Draw a picture or write a few descriptive sentences.
Common Houses:
Common Jobs:
Clothing
Schools
Places to worship
Transportation
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The Arts
Learn about the arts unique to the country you are studying. Draw a picture or write a few sentences.
Musical Instruments
Dancing
Sports
Hand Crafts: pottery, basketry, jewelry
Paintings
Dolls:
Your Choice:
Your Choice:
Extra Fun: Select one of the art entries you have learned about and try it on your own.
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Learn a dance, learn
to play a new instrument, paint in the style of the country or learn a new sport. Your choice. Have Fun!!! Page 11
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A Peek at Parks
National parks offer a sneak peek into the history, geology, ecology, flora and fauna of each country. Whether it is forests or canyons, beaches or plains, parks are a great way to discover your country.
Park Name:
Website address: Things to do and see:
Park Name:
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On the Road
Museum:
Zoo:
Amusement Park:
Your Own Adventure:

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Culture in the Kitchen

Locovore: Someone who eats food that is grown locally. Discover what food sources your country produces and create a menu for one meal using as many authentic meal items as possible. Consider making the meal and enjoying a dinner celebrating what youve learned. (Always ask your parents before cooking.)
Famous foods:
My Meal Menu
Recipe name: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
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ACROSTIC
Write a poem, haiku or limerick about your country
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Tourist Poster
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Much of the information needed to complete the unit can be found on TheHomeSchoolMoms Resources pages. http://thehomeschoolmom.com/schoolroom/
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Date Country Founded: _________________________________________________________ Country Capital: ___________________________________________________________