North Fork Elementary Tours the World

Welcome to the continents of the world and the plethora ((www.dictionary.com) if you do not know

what that word means)) of facts that await you.

You have been hired by an investment corporation and they are curious about whether it is a good investment to bring their businesses to your continent. You are a world traveler and you will need to report back to NFES Inc. of your continents ability to support growth and future investments. You will research your continent and submit a power point presentation to the investors of NFES Inc. Your time is limited and you must report back no later than 3 weeks from today. Good luck and happy travels as you explore the future of your continent. Make sure you visit all hyper links within this assignment and submit all required requests. The Management

The site on the next slide will show you a view of the continents. As you read through this site, answer the following questions for the top 5 countries on your continent. Please do not spend too much time here as you have much more to do!

Origin of the continents of the world and their rootsThe highest populations and the capital citiesNative language and the languages spoken Highest pointLargest lakeLongest riverAvailable tourist information

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm

You will also need to include in your presentation the following:

• The top 5 countries flags along with a map of your continent and show where the 5 top countries are located.

http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm

From this site, research what is an ocean and find out as much as you can about the worlds oceans, seas, lakes and water supply.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_eur.html

This site allows you access to facts about your continent and the countries of your continent. It is updated weekly so be sure to check it frequently.

http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/Search_Google_Lit_Trips.html

Tell what google lit trips are and if they could encourage others to visit your continentand make sure you browse special projects and search under grades 6-8 for google lit trips already out there. Is this a worth while adventure or not?

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm

Are there any current issues concerning climate, biomes, plants or animals that you can conclude from your research of this site? Evaluate the effects of physical geography and the changing nature of the earth’s surface on transportation, culture, economic activities. (CSO 6.4.5

The world is facing a natural resources crisis worse than a financial crisis. Why?

What’s going on in our world with our natural resources? What ecological footprint impact does your continent have? Analyze the relationship of people with their environment regarding population demographics, settlement and trade. (CSO 6.4.3)

Move on to next slide…..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-endangeredhabitats

From the below site find out why>>>>

Is there anything else you deem (www.dictionary.com) interesting or important??? If so, go back to the previous sites you have visited and take note of what you found interesting or important to know and research it further. Remember, you are trying to convince the investors that your continent is the one to put their money into. World economics depends on you and your ability to be convincing and sell a place in our world.

You have the liberty to inform NFES Inc. on any topic you feel would be of interest to them in helping them make the decision to invest or not to invest in your continent. (Isn’t our world a beautiful sight?)

Good Luck and make sure you use your time wisely. The future of your continent awaits your sales pitch.

References:

1. The nations online project. Klaus Kastle. One World-Nations Online. Copyright 1998-2011 http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm

2. 2. infoplease.com. (n.d.) Oceans and Seas - Infoplease.com. Retrieved from: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001773.html#axzz0xMBpBmBw

And http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm3. http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/Search_Google_Lit_Trips.html4. 4. Strahler, Arthur N., Strahler, Arthur H., Elements of Physical Geography. John Wiley &

Sons, 1984. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm5. Juliette Jowit The Guardian, Tuesday 28 October 2008 http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-endangeredhabitats6. The World Factbook is in the public domain and may be used freely by anyone at anytime without seeking permission. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/guidetowfbook.html2.

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