Create+a+Country

Have you ever wanted to create your own country? This project allows you to "invent" a nation while employing many of the social studies concepts and skills you have learned during the first quarter of this school year.

DIRECTIONS: Decide whether you would like to complete this project by yourself or with one or two other people. Choose an area of the world where you want to locate your country -- and start your creating! Here are the requirements for your project:

· Title Page (include your country's name)

· Table of Contents

· A map of the general area of your country, showing the shape of your country and the latitude and longitude of your nation. You should clearly mark the borders between your country and other nations or bodies of water.

· A physical map showing the topography of your country.

· A land use and mineral map.

· A political map showing the capital of your nation and any other political districts or states and their capitols as well.

· 1 page minimum essay on the location, boundaries, and general description of your country.

· History of your country (approximately one page)

· Chief industries of your nation -- what your people do for a living (1/2 page minimum).

· Customs (1/2 to 1 page)

· Language (give examples)

· Religion (1/2 p. approximately)

· Educational system (1/2 p. approximately)

· Transportation system (1/2 p. approximately)

· The flag and motto of your country

EXTRA CREDIT POSSIBILITIES:

· Create a travel brochure for your country – 5 pts. possible

OTHER NOTES: Final copies typed, double-spaced using 12 or 14 pt. font size of a readable font. Times New Roman and Arial are two common and easy-to-read fonts that are always acceptable. All projects should be bound in a notebook or folder of some sort so that all parts of the project stay together.

All maps which you create should contain a scale, legend, and markings for latitude and longitude.

Everything in your project must work together to be realistic for a country on this earth. For instance, your land use map should not show that there is corn farming taking place in a location where your physical map shows there is a 20,000 foot peak. Similarly, hover crafts are not an acceptable mode of transportation since those are not available in real life.

This project should be an example of your best work. Your project should be proofread to avoid spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. Use all available resources to correct and edit your work. Parents are often excellent proofreaders, as are trusted older brothers and sisters. However, please remember that you are the one responsible for turning in an acceptable report, so check over your final copy carefully before turning it in.

DUE DATE: Tuesday, October 13th.

Note that a sample grading sheet is provided. The numbers in parentheses are the points assigned to each section of the project. Total value equals 100 pts. Up to 10 pts. extra credit are available with the extra credit possibilities. However, be advised that since these activities are for extra, they will be graded very strictly.

** 6th Grade Project: Create a Country Grade Sheet ** 1. Title Page, Table of Contents, and general organization (10):

2. General area map (5):

3. Physical map (5):

4. Land use and mineral map (5):

5. Political map (5):

6. Description of your country (10):

7. History of your country (10):

8. Main industries (5):

9. Customs (5):

10. Language (5):

11. Religion (5):

12. Educational system (5):

13. Transportation system (5):

14. National motto and flag (5):

15. Grammar, spelling, punctuation (15):

16. Extra Credit (up to 5 pts. possible):

OTHER COMMENTS:

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