Global Classrooms

3D - Social Sciences
Monday, Oct. 13
What are we doing today?
Turn in UN and MDGs Review Sheet
Getting to Know Your Country: History
Country Presentations
Making a Country Placard
Before we begin
Getting to Know
Your Country
Three Guidelines
! 1. Facts
2. History
3. Context
2. History

Knowing the history of a country allows you to understand

what problems the country has faced and how it may react
to future problems.

You need to know where you have been in order to

know where you are going.

This does not require you to be an expert in your countrys

history, but it does require you to understand the major
events that have occurred.

Example: If you were a representative from Spain, what is

some historical information you would be expected to know?
2. History

How was the country founded and given its name?

What major events have occurred in the country (especially over

the last 100 years)?

Examples: Civil war, revolutions, protests, major wars with other

countries (i.e. World War, Vietnam War, etc.)

What forms of government have there been in the country? How

was the current form of government established?

What are some issues the country is currently facing? (Politically,

economically, socially)

Examples?
Country Presentations
Country Presentations

Next Wednesday, Oct. 22, you will be making a

presentation with your partner about your country.

Requirements:

Length: 4-5 minutes (no longer than 5 mins.) I

will be timing it.

Must work with your partner(s)!

You can make a PowerPoint or a poster.

Country Presentations

What information should you include in this

presentation?

5 basic facts about the country (use

Country Info Sheet for this information)

A brief overview of major historical events

Two current issues the country is facing

Country Presentations
Questions?
Making a Placard
Making a Placard

Placard = a poster or sign for public display

During the GC conference, you will be using a placard

with your countrys name displayed. This will allow you
to be recognized and be given permission to speak.

Please bring your country placard to class on

Monday, Oct. 20!

On that day, I will explain in detail the rules and

procedure for the conference.
Materials Youll Need

White piece of card stock

(thick) paper

Printer (if made on the

computer) or marker (if you
want to hand-make it)

Your country name

Not your countrys ofcial

name, just the simple name

Ex. Russia, Greece, China

Before we nish

Tomorrow, you will be presenting your Emotions

speeches!
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