Each investigator receives a copy of the Task List for the different "occupations" below, as well as, a copy of the rubrics. You can choose areas and extent to which you will report on each area. You may add other areas you think are important. Each investigator is required to produce at least one concrete visual. You will be graded on the thoroughness and quality of your contribution to the group effort. Remember, this is a team effort. Your work will affect the project for the entire group.

You may use any resources you choose, including text books, library, TV, newspapers. You will probably find the most interesting information on the internet and through e-mail communications. You will need to keep the requirements of the rubric in mind for final grading.

Historian	Meteorologist/ Climatologist	Geographer	Economist	Media Reporter	Travel & Leisure Reporter
Report on events in pre-colonial times	Explain typical climate conditions.	Report on geographical features of country.	Report on currency and banking.	Report on cultural and ethnic background of the people.	Report on major cities and what they are noted for.
Explorers: Who, When, Which countries	Report on agriculture, forestry & fishing and how weather in the country affects it.	Report on mining and manufacturing and relationship to geographical features.	Create a chart showing periodic fluctuations of currency to the dollar.	Explain type of government and political structure.	Show points of interest including, natural resources, & plants and animals.
When and how did it become a nation?	Report on weather related problems of significance in country.	Report on geological related problems; i.e. earthquake history.	Report on energy use, including types and quantity of energy consumed.	Report on labor force and level of employment.	Show points of interest including, museums, artists, musicians, and authors.
Report on other important events in history of country.	Collect data on current weather conditions, create database and charts.	Report on any environmental protection programs in effect.	Report on types of transportation and communication are typically used.	Report on level of education of citizens.	Report on language and religions of the country.
Create a time line showing important events in history of country.	Create database of current weather conditions for our area. Compare with data for country under study.	Make a physical map showing rivers, lakes, mountains, etc.	Create a chart showing % of goods, services, and industry in country.	Report on current problems and stability of the government.	Discuss level of importance of tourism in the country.
Make a flag of the country.			Create a map showing economy base by area.		Prepare ad campaign to increase travel to the country.

Assessment Rubric

Country Investigated____________________________

Occupations	Basic (1 Point)	Satisfactory (2 Points)	Good (3 Points)	Very Good (4 Points)	Excellent (5 Points)
Historian	Reported on 1-2 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 3-4 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 4 or more areas. Produced a visual and contacted an expert or received email from student from country studied.	All of the prior and made various contacts with experts/students. Posted report on web page.	All of the prior and produced a slide presentation or multiple web pages.
Meteorologist/ Climatologist	Reported on 1-2 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 3-4 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 4 or more areas. Produced a visual and contacted an expert or received email from student from country studied.	All of the prior and made various contacts with experts/students. Posted report on web page.	All of the prior and produced a slide presentation or multiple web pages.
Geographer	Reported on 1-2 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 3-4 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 4 or more areas. Produced a visual and contacted an expert or received email from student from country studied.	All of the prior and made various contacts with experts/students. Posted report on web page.	All of the prior and produced a slide presentation or multiple web pages.
Economist	Reported on 1-2 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 3-4 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 4 or more areas. Produced a visual and contacted an expert or received email from student from country studied.	All of the prior and made various contacts with experts/students. Posted report on web page.	All of the prior and produced a slide presentation or multiple web pages.
Media Reporter	Reported on 1-2 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 3-4 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 4 or more areas. Produced a visual and contacted an expert or received email from student from country studied.	All of the prior and made various contacts with experts/students. Posted report on web page.	All of the prior and produced a slide presentation or multiple web pages.
Travel & Leisure Reporter	Reported on 1-2 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 3-4 areas. Produced a visual.	Reported on 4 or more areas. Produced a visual and contacted an expert or received email from student from country studied.	All of the prior and made various contacts with experts/students. Posted report on web page.	All of the prior and produced a slide presentation or multiple web pages.

Total Group Score For
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(Name of Country Studied)
Historian	Meteorologist/ Climatologist	Geographer	Economist	Media Reporter	Travel & Leisure Reporter	Total Score for Group
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