Sixth Grade European Tour! Each team has been assigned a region of Europe to explore. Students will research the countries in your assigned region using the internet. Students may also bring in outside resources to be used in class. This PowerPoint is to be used as your guide. All seven slides must be completed in your own words, according to the directions, using correct information and proper punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Each slide must also contain a picture. Students are to add their own animations to the slides.

Research Links http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/ http://www.countrywatch.com/ https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html http://www.ducksters.com/geography/europe.php http://europa.eu/kids-corner/countries/flash/index_en.htm

Name of Your Region Your Names

Where (your region) is located Tell which countries are located in your assigned region. What are the capital cities? Include a map of your region. Insert a map of your country.

Geographic Features of (your country) Name any important rivers, lakes, oceans, mountain ranges and other geographic features that can be found in your region. Insert a picture of one of the geographic features of your country.

Climate of (your region) Tell about the typical weather patterns in your region throughout the calendar year. Insert a picture illustrating a season in your country.

Environment of (your country) Describe some of the native animals and plants that can be seen in your region. Insert a picture of an animal and or plant found in your country.

History of (your region) Make a timeline of the important historical events of your region. Name of Event 1 Name of Event 2 Name of Event 3 Name of Event 4 Name of Event 5 Name of Event 6 Name of Event 7 Name of Event 8 1st Date 2nd Date 3rd Date 4th Date 5th Date 6th Date 7th Date 8th Date Description of Event Add key points in the history of your country to the timeline.

Customs and Traditions Tell about the important customs and traditions celebrated in your region. Include information about who celebrates and when they celebrate. Insert a picture illustrating a custom or tradition here.

Government of (the countries in your region) Explain how laws are made and changed in the countries in your region. Tell how people are chosen to lead the countries. Insert a picture of the head leader of your country.

Economy of (the countries in your region) Explain which goods and services are produced in your region. How do people typically provide for the needs of themselves and their families? Insert a picture that illustrates some part of your country’s economy.

Tourism in (your region) Tell about the points of interest in your region that people from other countries may be interested in visiting. Insert a picture of one of the points of interest for your country.