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Teens Around the World Research

Culture: a way of life shared by a group of people

You will research the culture of another country through the eyes of a teen living there. You will use your research to “become” a teen in this country for a day and complete the final project. Think of yourself as an author creating a character through your research and imagination. You may pick any of the following choices:

Basic Information

Country: ________________________________________________________________

Capital: _________________________________________________________________

Climate: ________________________________________________________________

Population*: _____________________________________________________________

Life expectancy*: _________________________________________________________

Official Language: ________________________________________________________

Is most of the country urban, suburban, or rural? ________________________________

Religion: ________________________________________________________________

Type of Government: _____________________________________________________

Currency: _______________________________________________________________

*Look for updated information on ABC-CLIO under “Facts and Figures.”

Write down any information you find about the following topics. You should use a separate piece of paper for additional information.

School (K-College): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Food:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fun (music, art, movies, recreation, sports):

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Family: (continued on other page)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Customs, Holidays, Traditions:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fashion:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Employment (common jobs, careers):

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cultural Etiquette (For example, in America, eye contact is a sign of respect however, Navajo Indians are taught that you show respect by avoiding eye contact.):

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Three other interesting facts you have learned

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have your preconceived ideas (stereotypes and/or assumptions) about this country changed after researching this culture? If so, how?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teens Around the World Project

Use your research packet to create a presentation with the following information. Please use Prezi, Google Slides, or PowerPoint.

← Your (new) name, age, interests, and hobbies (you may format this information like a Facebook, Instagram, or other social media page- but do not make a real account)

← A picture of you and your family*

← A recipe of your favorite meal and picture*

← A journal entry about your day to day life

← A newspaper article about what is currently going on in the country (NATIONAL news, only need the link) and your reaction to it as a native citizen.

← A paragraph explaining the similarities and differences between your country and the US (avoid focusing on obvious ones like language).

← Five additional photos depicting your culture*

← A map of your country and the surrounding countries. Add landmarks and major cities as well.*

*You may draw, Photoshop, and/or print out pictures from valid online sources

(be sure to cite them by putting the link next to the photo).

Print your presentation! Then attach it the following:

← A Personal Reflection on how your perspective changed and what you learned through this process (approximately two pages, double-spaced).

← Research Packet

← Bibliography (minimum 3 sources)

You will present this information to our class. Feel free to dress as a teen would in your country to really enhance your presentation. Remember you are “becoming” this person for a day to try to understand how adolescents live all over the world.

How to Format Your Bibliography

Feel free to use sites like Noodle Tools, , and to help layout your page. Don’t forget to put it all in alphabetical order on a separate typed page!

If you choose not to use these sites you can follow the formats below:

**Databases like ABC CLIO have the MLA formatted citation

at the bottom of each article**

1. Books:

_______________________________________________________________________

Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication:

____________________________________________Print__________

Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.

2. VALID Websites:

_______________________________________________________________________

Lastname, Firstname. “Article Title.” Website Title.

______________________________________Web__________________

Day Month Year article was published. Web. Day Month Year article was accessed.

___________________________________________________________

3. At least one more source:

Sample Bibliography:

“China: Food and Holidays.” World Geography: Understanding a Changing World. ABC-CLIO, 2017. Web. 27 Apr. 2017.

Conyers, Karen Elizabeth. Teens in China. Minneapolis, MN: Compass Point, 2007. Print.

Hair, Jaden. “Xiao Long Bao- Chinese Soup Dumplings Recipe.” Steamy Kitchen Recipes. Steamy Kitchen, Inc., 30 Apr. 2007. Web. 11 May 2017.

Comments

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Iran

India

Spain

Philippines

Egypt

Turkey

England

Nepal

Mexico

Israel

Kenya

China

Nigeria

Japan

South Korea

Venezuela

Brazil

France

Saudi Arabia

Pakistan

Cuba

Morocco

Peru

Australia

Greece

Vietnam

Thailand

South Africa

Finland

Argentina

Russia

Ghana

Be creative!

Try adding music, videos, props, etc. to your presentation!

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