Country Report Requirements Ocosta Elementary School’s 6 th grade year-long project
Country Pick three countries (not in North America) and prioritize Check with teacher
Paper Plagiarism No more than three pages Title page References Typed Use school computers Double spaced
Paper (cont.) Do in small parts Peer edit/revise Teacher edit/revise Save parts to put together at end of year Start in November Due in May
Parts of Paper General Information Geographical Features History Two significant events Brief summary People and Culture Resources and Products
Flag Made or drawn by hand Proportional Due in November
Map Make or draw map Show bordering countries or bodies of water Capital and major cities Major mountain ranges Rivers Due in February
Food Find recipes Try recipe at home with help of parent Turn in recipe in March to make cook book Bring samples day of festival
Clothing (optional) Find/make traditional or native clothing Thrift stores Relatives Start early Wear day of festival
Travel Poster/Brochure At least four pictures; no more than 12 Travel agencies Labels Neatness counts Cite sources Due in early May
Oral Presentation Give highlights of your paper Don’t read from paper At least five minutes, no more than 10 Pace Volume Answer questions of peers and teacher Start in May
Misc. 45 minute public library visit Must be verified Music Souvenirs Books Photos Video