Traveling in Europe
A Sixth Grade Pathfinder

Most students have taken a trip to the mall, gone to Austin or San Antonio. Some  have relatives in other parts of Texas and even other states that they visit occasionally. A few have extended family and friends in Mexico. For the majority Europe is an ocean away and known primarily through television, current events, and perhaps a bit of family lore.

This unit provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with one European country, to study its geography and demographics. Is it smaller than Texas but have more people? Is it dry like El Paso, humid like Houston, wooded like East Texas, or hilly like Central Texas? What language or languages are spoken? Do the majority of the people get to go to school and learn to read and write? Check the assignment below for all of the questions that must be answered.

As they become virtual tourists, students will also learn something of a country's history and culture and how certain events have influenced the present day. Again, check the assignment below for exact information requirements.

Bon Voyage! Have a great trip!

ASSIGNMENT:

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED IN ORDER TO DO THIS?

1. 11. What is the location of my country?
2. What is the climate like? (include information about the climate zone, seasons, rainfall, temperature, plant life, etc.) Be prepared to draw an illustration at least 3” wide x 2” tall.
3. What does the flag of my country look like? (Be prepared to draw this on the template.)
4. What would a tourist want to do or see? Be prepared to draw an illustration at least 3” wide x 2” tall.

Find answers for 5 or more of questions 5-12
5. What is the population of my country?
6. What is the population density?
7. What is the literacy rate?
8. What languages are spoken?
9. What religions are observed?
10. When did my country get its independence? What country did it become independent from?
11. What is the average life expectancy of the people in this country?
12. What money is used in my country?
13. Read the history of your country. Select the 3 most important events—events that have changed what people believe, or how they live. Record the date, what happened, and any
significant names, places or other information for all 3 of these events.
 

STUDENTS WILL ALSO:
1. Fill out note sheets.
2. Write a rough draft.
3. Complete a bibliography.
4. Put the required information onto the brochure template. Save work to Student Home Folder.

This page last updated 22 May 2008

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