2. Country Report Requirements Ocosta Elementary School’s 6 th grade year-long project

3. Country Pick three countries (not in North America) and prioritize Check with teacher

4. Paper Plagiarism No more than three pages Title page References Typed Use school computers Double spaced

5. 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

6. Parts of Paper General Information Geographical Features History Two significant events Brief summary People and Culture Resources and Products

7. Flag Made or drawn by hand Proportional Due in November

8. Map Make or draw map Show bordering countries or bodies of water Capital and major cities Major mountain ranges Rivers Due in February

9. 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

10. Clothing (optional) Find/make traditional or native clothing Thrift stores Relatives Start early Wear day of festival

11. Travel Poster/Brochure At least four pictures; no more than 12 Travel agencies Labels Neatness counts Cite sources Due in early May

12. 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

13. Misc. 45 minute public library visit Must be verified Music Souvenirs Books Photos Video