Projects

===In order to receive full credit for this course you must complete __**//one//**__ of the following projects. If you have taken a previous World Regions course you are encouraged to select a different project. __All projects are weighted to equal 100 points__. CREATIVITY IS ENCOURAGED.===


 *  **Travel Brochure** | [[file:Travel Brochure Rubric.pdf]]

You and/or your group have been selected to make a travel brochure for the country or region of __* * * * * * * * * * * * * *__. To successfully complete this assignment you will need to include the history and culture, the five themes of geography, points of interest, and pictures and maps for the selected country. When completed you will present you brochure to the class. You will also need to use proper grammar and citation in addition to a bibliography for this task.


 * Optional Variations:** Travel Blog or Website | Travel Video or Documentary |

//**-50 points**

// || **Artwork (sculpture, painting, jewelry, dance, music etc.) in the style of an artist, culture or region** |

You are going to create a work of art to demonstrate what you have learned about the art of a particular culture or region. Your artwork must demonstrate an understanding of that culture's style, meaning and purpose. You will then present your artwork through a short video or slide show presentation.


 * Optional Variation:** Cultural Dance or Performance |

//**-50 points** // ||
 * **Cultural Cookbook** | [[file:Cultural Cookbook Rubric.pdf]]

You and/or your group will create a culturally appropriate online cookbook based around a popular ethnic dish. Your cookbook will demonstrate the importance of the dish to the selected culture or region. You will show step-by-step instruction on how to prepare the dish and make it available online when finished. If you complete the optional cooking show you will need to post your video on Youtube when finished.

Examples: World Foods and Culture
 * Optional Variation:** Cultural Cooking Show |

//**-50 points** // || **Historical Journal** |

You and/or your group are going to select an historical event and write fictional journals based on actual history. You will need to create a character that writes about his/her experiences in the historical event. To successfully complete this project you will need to write all journal entries from the perspective of your character and include a bibliography for all sources used.


 * Optional Variation:** Historical Performance | Historical Documentary

//**-50 points** // ||
 * **Travel Prospectus** | [[file:Travel Prospectus.pdf]]

You and/or your group are going to plan a trip across [Course Region]. Your trip must cover at least 500 miles and last at least a week. Your prospectus is a day by day plan of where you will go, what you will see and how you will get there. Download the instructions for more information.

//**-50 points** // ||  || 