"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius

Monday, February 11, 2008

Homework

All Classes
Due: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Country Report Benchmark 2

Requirements:
Human Characteristics (Culture)
___ Ethnic Background (nationalities)
___ Languages
___ Religions
___ Holidays
___ Type of Government
___ Current leader of the country
___ Jobs/ Occupations
___ Currency, with exchange rate to U.S. dollar

Human-Environment Interaction
___ Natural Resources/ land use
___ Major products/ economic activities

Movement
___ Major airports/ railways/ highways/ subways
___ Communication/ technology

Region
___ Major cities
___ States/ provinces

Optional Choices (Choose 3 from this category)
___ Foods
___ Clothing
___ Description of education (schools, students, subjects)
___ Music/Art/Dance
___ Famous people from this country
___ Historical events
___ Unusual natural events (volcanoes, earthquakes, etc. . . )
___ Unusual weather events (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. . .)
___Interesting building/bridges/ dams/roads