H.+Unit+Projects

__ Europe - A review __ Using the information from the sites on this page (Western Europe) and other sites you have found, answer the following questions - (Googledoc, name it Europe Review and share it with my gmail). This is due at the end of class Monday, 12/14:

1. What two French regions lie in south central and southeastern France (what are they called)? 2. What is a polder and where are they located? 3. What is lignite and where in Europe is it mostly located? 4. What are fjords and where in Europe will you find many of them? 5. What is a blight and which European country experienced it? 6. What innovation improved movement between Great Britain and the rest of Europe - and how? 7. What European region claims Viking heritage? 8. What kinds of things does the French government do to encourage national unity? __ Germany __ Use these links to explore more info about Germany, then use the info from the links or elsewhere to answer the questions at the bottom. You have Thursday and Friday to get through the sites and answer the questions. The assignment is due Friday, 12/10/09.

Germany Adventure Race 4 the Future Save Our Schule About Germany Germany for Teens Famous German Inventors German Castles A game about Mickey Maus (Mickey Mouse) in German - can you figure it out?

__Questions must be completed on a GoogleDoc. Name it 8th Germany and share it with me (my gmail).__  1. What were the results/effects of World War I on the Germans (summarize). 2. What were the results/effects of World War II on the Germans (summarize). 3. Name the regions of Germany. 4. Where is most of the iron and steel produced in Germany? 5. How are the Alps of northern Germany good for tourism? 6. How long was Germany split into two countries? 7. Why did Germany finally reunite in 1990? 8. What is lignite and why is it important to Germany? __

The close relationship between French language and culture __ Throughout their history, the people of France have maintained a strong sense of national identity. They believe in the historical unity of France. Language and culture play important roles in establishing a French character. Before the 1500's the language that is now called French was spoken only in and around Paris. As the French kings expanded their control, they decreed that the language of Paris become the language of the lands they ruled. The French also take enormous pride in their intellectual and artistic achievements. Among their greatest heroes are philosophers Rene' Descartes, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Voltaire. Many of the world's most famous painters have been French, including Claude Monet, and Pierre Auguste Renoir. These artists were leaders in a style of painting known as Impressionism. The French also take a lead role in setting clothing styles. Famous French designers create clothes that influence fashion all over the world. French chefs, French wine, and French cuisine are renowned the world over.

For your assignment today, you and a partner will be selecting one of these aspects that illustrates France's strong sense of cultural identity (language, philosophers, art, fashion, food). You may use any web tool or tools you wish (except Animoto) to explain more detail about how this is important in French culture, it's history, and how people regard it today. __ The Benelux Countries __ Use these resources to answer the following questions: Create a VoiceThread in which you use one picture that represents your answer to each question. Narrate your answer on each slide. Answers should be as complete as possible. Introduction to Luxembourg Typically Dutch Polders and Dykes in the Netherlands This one is for fun when you finish - Digital Dialects - Learn Dutch__
 * 1) What is the official language of Belgium?
 * 2) What is a polder?
 * 3) Why are Rotterdam and Amsterdam important cities?
 * 4) What are Flemings and Walloons?
 * 5) Why do the Dutch rely heavily on windmills?
 * 6) Why does Luxembourg have a high standard of living?
 * 7) Why are the Benelux countries called the Low Countries?
 * 8) Explain how human/environment interaction has been positive in the Netherlands.
 * 9) Explain how human/environment interaction has been negative in the Netherlands.

Explore and Present: __ Find out more about the __human characteristics__ of a country in Western Europe. Use this cool site called Culture Crossings to find out more about customs particular to certain nations.

For this assignment you may choose 1 or more applications to present what you know - Sky's the limit! Mock interviews, skits, whatever - just make sure to include the new information you discovered and some imagery. The more creative you can be the better! Here is a list of countries you can choose from... England Ireland Scotland Wales Norway Sweden Finland Spain France Germany Netherlands Belgium Denmark Luxembourg Switzerland Austria Portugal Italy Greece __ Ireland and England (Human/Environment Interaction, Movement) __

Follow the links on this site to learn more about how the people of Ireland depend on the land, and the Irish Potato Famine. Use pictures from the net, Animoto and some sad Irish music to create a video that depicts the tragedy of the famine

The English Channel Tunnel (the "Chunnel") is an engineering feat that changed how Great Britain thought of its proximity to the rest of Europe. Search sites to find out how the Chunnel was built. Use pictures you find on the internet, and your own words (the narration) to explain the various aspects of its construction, as well as interesting facts about the Chunnel. Show all of this information on a KeyNote. Minimum 5 slides.

The Nordic Nations - Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland __Place - Physical Characteristics__ Find out how the Nordic Nations have been shaped by volcanoes and glaciers. Check out these links and the pictures below, then write an essay to this enthymeme: The Scandinavian countries have a unique physical geography because of volcanoes and glaciers. Write your essay on a Word document and follow formatting and editing guidelines.  Illustrated Glossary of Alpine Glacial Landforms  Ice caps, glaciers and ice sheets Facts about Scandinavia and Iceland Wikipedia article about Scandinavia

NORWAY SWEDEN FINLAND ICELAND

GEOGRAPHY OF WESTERN EUROPE

Learn Countries of Western Europe

Countries in Europe Game

Drag European Countries Game