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Asian Country Research & Presentation __General Information__  In this project you will choose an Asian country, gather physical and human geographic information on it and present it as a PowerPoint presentation to the class.  > > 1. Research Worksheet (completed mostly in class) > 2. PowerPoint Presentation. You may also choose another method of presentation but that requires prior approval. > 3. Class presentation > > __How should you proceed?__ >>  Rubric for PowerPoint Presentation: [|PowerPoint rubric.doc]
 * There are 3 parts to the project:
 * Part 1 – Complete the information on the Research Worksheet. [|Research Worksheet.doc]
 * Part 2– PowerPoint Presentation
 * o Five sections: Location, Physical, Population, Economy & Facts.
 * o 6-10 slides.
 * o You should use a balance of text and images - remember PowerPoint presentations are image driven!
 * o You need to have at least one map of your country.
 * o You need to have at least 5 photos – colour or black & white.
 * o List sources on last slide.
 * Part 3 – In Class presentation
 * o Present your PowerPoint presentation in class <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">.
 * o <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Do not just read your slides!
 * o <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Have notecards to read from
 * o <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You need to be knowledgeable about your country
 * o <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Address your audience

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Rubric for oral presentation: [|oral rubric.doc] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">**__Internet Resources for Asia__** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Countries of Asia Summary <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Yahoo Asia Directory <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> The Economist Magazine - Asia <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Asia - National Geographic <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> CIA World Factbook <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> National Geographic for Kids <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Explore Countries of the World - National Geographic <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Asian Cultures

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">__How will I be graded?__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">· Part 1: If the Research Worksheet is handed in on time and is complete, neat, and accurate you receive an “A.” <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">· Part 2: If your poster or PowerPoint presentation meets the requirements listed above you get a “B.” If you exceed the requirements, such as providing more than the required photos, maps, details, or if your presentation is exceptionally creative; your grade goes up from there. See rubric: [|PowerPoint rubric.doc] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">· Part 3: Look at rubric: [|oral rubric.doc] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> **A word of caution on PowerPoint Presentations: Do not overuse colours, fonts, themes, effects or any of the other “bells and whistles” available in PowerPoint.**