~ Introduction to France ~
An Internet Treasure Hunt for Year 8 Students
http://www.discoverfrance.net/
Introduction
| Task | Questions | Resources
| Further Research |
| Due Date | Evaluation
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So you're studying French at Adelaide High but how much do you actually know about the country France? Its impossible to learn about everything but by completing the Treasure Hunt you will get a really quick overview of some aspects of France and its culture and people.
1. In the Questions section answer all the questions in complete sentences IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You will find all the answers using the websites listed in the Resources section. You should also use books and encyclopedias to find answers to your questions.
2. Your answers can be presented as a Word or handwritten document.
Try and include pictures to illustrate your answers. If you are not sure how to download pictures click here for some helpful notes.
3. You must also include a bibliography of the resources you used to compile your answers. What is a bibliography? Click here for some useful notes on compiling bibliographies. If you lose the Webliography record sheet you were given click here to download another copy.
4.
In the Extension Question you should focus your research on one topic
that interested you in the general questions. Your research should be
presented in the form of a 4 or 5 slide PowerPoint presentation which
you will present to the class. The presentation should include some interesting
facts about the topic and some pictures which illustrate it.
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geography of France 3. In how many countries is French a national language? In which continent are most of these countries? 3. Pick one sea or ocean and name the French-speaking islands there. Give 2 interesting facts about one of the countries/islands. 4.
Download a map of France and underneath list the main cities, rivers,
neighbouring countries and mountain ranges.
Marseilles 6. Compare the population of France with that of Australia. Consider the number of people and also the population density. 7. What are some of the main agricultural products of France? Write 4 or 5 sentences about one of the main agricultural industries of France. 8. What is the name of the French capital and where is it? How many people live there? List 5 interesting facts about Paris. 9. Where are the warmest and coldest parts of France? Give a brief description of the French climate. 10.
Australia is divided into states. What 2 ways is France divided
administratively? What are these two types of divisions called?
How many are there of each type? |
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| Cuisine 1. What do the French call breakfast and what does it typically consist of? 2. Describe a typical French dinner. 3. How many different cheeses are produced in France ? Name and describe 3 different types of French cheeses. 4. What would you buy at a: confiserie boulangerie patisserie boucherie |
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| Nationalism 2.
What is the motto of the French Republic? What does it mean in English? 6.
Who is the President of France? Where does he live? |
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| About France Fact Sheets | A number of fact sheets with information for the majority of the general questions |
| Virtual Journey of France | A site with information on the majority of the general questions. |
| France in Australia for Kids | A site with information on the majority of the general questions. Check out the great map of France. |
| The euro | Information on the Euro |
| Universal Currency Converter | Currency Converter |
| Map of Francophone Countries | Map |
| Francophone Countries and Links | A map and list of some countries where French is spoken |
| CIA World Fact Book | Choose your country, then look under the topics of introduction, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. |
| France.com.Culture | General information on France |
| Franceway.com | General information on France |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Profile of France. Brief information only. |
Further Research
1. Having visited a number of sites, it's time to focus in on one area
of the research that interested you most. Keep in mind the following question
as you conduct your research: if you were French, how would you brag about
about the area/topic that you have chosen to do the extra research on?
2.
Your research should be presented in the form of a 4 or 5 slide PowerPoint
presentation which you will present to the class. The presentation should
include some interesting facts about the topic and some pictures which
illustrate it. The facts can be in note form.
Due
Date
Week
6: PowerPoint Presentations Monday Week 6. Questions due at the same time.
Evaluation
Your work will be assessed using the following evaluation rubrics.
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