North Fork Elementary Tours the World

Welcome to the continents of the world and the plethora of knowledge that awaits you.

Use this www.dictionary.comif you do not know what PLETHORA means.

You have been hired by an investment corporation and they are curious about whether it is a good investment to bring their businesses to your continent. You are a world traveler and you will need to report back to NFES Inc. of your continents ability to support growth and future investments. You will research your continent and submit a power point presentation to the investors of NFES Inc. Your time is limited and you must report back to Mrs. Waybright with your findings. Good luck and happy travels as you explore the future of your continent. Make sure you visit all hyper links within this assignment and submit all required requests. The Management

You are to put together a power point presentation to sell your continent to Mrs. Waybright the Economic Advisor for NFES INC. Throughout this assignment, you will be asked to fulfill requirements for the NEXT GENERATION Content Standard for Social Studies.

See Mrs. Waybright for a rubric on grading so you will know what it takes to be distinguished, above mastery or mastery on this project.

The site on the next slide will show you a view of the continents. As you read through this site, answer the following questions for the top 5 countries on your continent. If you can not find all of these bullets, look elsewhere and see if you can answer them.Origin of the continents of the world and their rootsThe highest populations and the capital citiesNative language and the languages spoken Examine population data from the U.S. Census Bureau and infer the reasons for changes and differences in various areas (for example: difference between rural and urban areas)Assess the economic impact technology has had on your continent

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm

You will also need to include in your presentation the

following:• Make sure you include the top 5 countries flags along with a

map of your continent and show where the 5 top countries are located on your map. Use poster board for your map. See Mrs. Waybright for poster board.

• Locate the major waterways of your continent and examine their impact on transportation and trade.

• Compare and contrast historical maps and identify the changes on your continent in regard to political boundaries as a result of conflicts and war.

• Identify any geographic features that have influenced the safety of the United States and those which may isolate it from conflicts aboard.

• Classify and evaluate the different types of world trade organizations that are present and which could benefit the United States through trade, military and health.

http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm

From this site, research what is an ocean and find out as much as you can about the worlds oceans, seas, lakes and water supply to determine if these are selling features for trade/economics/tourism for your continent.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_eur.html

This site allows you access to facts about your continent and the countries of your continent. It is updated weekly so be sure to check it frequently.

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm

Think outside the box!! Are there any current issues concerning climate, biomes, plants or animals that you can conclude from your research of this site? Evaluate the effects of physical geography and the changing nature of the earth’s surface on transportation, culture, economic activities.

The world is facing a natural resources crisis worse than a financial crisis. Why? Should NFES, INC. be worried that your country will run out of fresh water?What’s going on in our world with our natural resources? What ecological footprint impact does your continent have? Analyze the relationship of people with their environment regarding population demographics, settlement and trade.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-endangeredhabitats

From the below site find out why?

Is there anything else you deem interesting or important??? (www.dictionary.com) If so, go back to the previous sites you have visited and take note of what you found interesting or important to know and research it further. Remember, you are trying to convince the investors that your continent is the one to put their money into. World economics depends on you and your ability to be convincing and sell a place in our world.

You have the liberty to inform Mrs. Waybright of NFES Inc. on any topic you feel would be of interest to her in helping her make the decision to invest or not to invest in your continent. (Isn’t our world a beautiful sight?)

Good Luck and make sure you use your time wisely. The future of your continent awaits your sales pitch.

References:

1. The nations online project. Klaus Kastle. One World-Nations Online. Copyright 1998-2011 http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm

2. 2. infoplease.com. (n.d.) Oceans and Seas - Infoplease.com. Retrieved from: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001773.html#axzz0xMBpBmBw

And http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm3. http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/Search_Google_Lit_Trips.html4. 4. Strahler, Arthur N., Strahler, Arthur H., Elements of Physical Geography. John Wiley &

Sons, 1984. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm5. Juliette Jowit The Guardian, Tuesday 28 October 2008 http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-endangeredhabitats6. The World Factbook is in the public domain and may be used freely by anyone at anytime without seeking permission. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/guidetowfbook.html2.

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