| Around the World Calendar |
| Microsoft |
| In this project, students explore the famous landmarks or monuments of countries around the world. They discuss how those landmarks represent the culture of the country and also how the landmarks reflect that country's collective memory |
| "Every country in the world has some nationally known landmarks or monuments. Those landmarks can help tell the story of that country and its culture. In the United States, fewer than 2,500 sites have been designated as national landmarks. As Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton said in referring to the United States' national landmarks, "They are part of our nation's collective memory and should be part of our future." In this project, students explore the famous landmarks or monuments of countries around the world. They discuss how those landmarks represent the culture of the country and also how the landmarks reflect that country's collective memory. Working in teams, students then create a year-long calendar that features 12 countries, along with one significant landmark or monument for each of those countries. Objectives: To explore a country and its culture through its national landmarks; To use technology tools to research and communicate information; To demonstrate research skills, using the Internet as well as print materials." |
Marnice Emerson
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Homeschool Buyers Co-op |
| General |
| Social Studies, History, Geography, Language Arts, Technology |
| Online Interactive, Tutorial, Virtual Tour |
| 11,12,13,14 |
| 6,7,8 |
| http://www.microsoft.com/education/aroundtheworld.mspx |
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