The document outlines an assignment for students at North Fork Elementary to research and present on one of the continents of the world. Students are tasked with researching key details about the top 5 countries on their assigned continent such as population, languages, and economic impacts. They must create a PowerPoint presentation highlighting this information as well as geographic features, waterways, trade organizations, and environmental issues to convince an investor that their continent is a good location for business. Students are provided several websites to research details on continents, countries, oceans, climate, natural resources and more to complete their presentation.

1. North Fork Elementary Tours the World
Welcome to the continents of the world and the
plethora of knowledge that awaits you.
Use this www.dictionary.com
if you do not know what PLETHORA means.

2. You have been hired by an investment corporation and they are curious about
whether it is a good investment to bring their businesses to your continent.
You are a world traveler and you will need to report back to NFES Inc. of your
continents ability to support growth and future investments. You will research
your continent and submit a power point presentation to the investors of NFES
Inc. Your time is limited and you must report back to Mrs. Waybright with
your findings. Good luck and happy travels as you explore the future of your
continent. Make sure you visit all hyper links within this assignment and
submit all required requests. The Management

3. You are to put together a power point presentation to
sell your continent to Mrs. Waybright the Economic
Advisor for NFES INC. Throughout this assignment,
you will be asked to fulfill requirements for the NEXT
GENERATION Content Standard for Social Studies.
See Mrs. Waybright for a rubric on grading so you will
know what it takes to be distinguished, above mastery
or mastery on this project.

4. The site on the next slide will show you a view of the
continents. As you read through this site, answer the
following questions for the top 5 countries on your
continent. If you can not find all of these bullets, look
elsewhere and see if you can answer them.
Origin of the continents of the world and their roots
The highest populations and the capital cities
Native language and the languages spoken
 Examine population data from the U.S. Census
Bureau and infer the reasons for changes and
differences in various areas (for example: difference
between rural and urban areas)
Assess the economic impact technology has had on
your continent

5. http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm

6. You will also need to include in your presentation the following :
• Make sure you include the top 5 countries flags along with a
map of your continent and show where the 5 top countries
are located on your map. Use poster board for your map.
See Mrs. Waybright for poster board.
• Locate the major waterways of your continent and examine
their impact on transportation and trade.
• Compare and contrast historical maps and identify the
changes on your continent in regard to political boundaries
as a result of conflicts and war.
• Identify any geographic features that have influenced the
safety of the United States and those which may isolate it
from conflicts aboard.
• Classify and evaluate the different types of world trade
organizations that are present and which could benefit the
United States through trade, military and health.

7. http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm
From this site, research what is an ocean and find out as much
as you can about the worlds oceans, seas, lakes and water
supply to determine if these are selling features for
trade/economics/tourism for your continent.

8. This site allows you access to facts about your continent and the countries
of your continent. It is updated weekly so be sure to check it frequently.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_eur.html

9. Think outside the box!! Are there any current issues concerning climate, biomes, plants or
animals that you can conclude from your research of this site? Evaluate the effects of physical
geography and the changing nature of the earth’s surface on transportation, culture, economic
activities.
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm

10. The world is facing a natural resources crisis
worse than a financial crisis. Why?
Should NFES, INC. be worried that your
country will run out of fresh water?
What’s going on in our world with our natural
resources? What ecological footprint impact
does your continent have?
Analyze the relationship of people with their
environment regarding population
demographics, settlement and trade.

11. From the below site find out why?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-
endangeredhabitats

12. Is there anything else you deem interesting or
important??? (www.dictionary.com)
If so, go back to the previous sites you have visited
and take note of what you found interesting or
important to know and research it further.
Remember, you are trying to convince the investors
that your continent is the one to put their money
into. World economics depends on you and your
ability to be convincing and sell a place in our world.

13. You have the liberty to inform Mrs. Waybright of
NFES Inc. on any topic you feel would be of interest
to her in helping her make the decision to invest or
not to invest in your continent.
(Isn’t our world a beautiful sight?)

15. References:
1. The nations online project. Klaus Kastle. One World-Nations Online. Copyright 1998-
2011 http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm
2. 2. infoplease.com. (n.d.) Oceans and Seas - Infoplease.com. Retrieved from:
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001773.html#axzz0xMBpBmBw
And http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm
3. http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/Search_Google_Lit_Trips.html
4. 4. Strahler, Arthur N., Strahler, Arthur H., Elements of Physical Geography. John Wiley
& Sons, 1984. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm
5. Juliette Jowit The Guardian, Tuesday 28 October 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-
endangeredhabitats
6. The World Factbook is in the public domain and may be used freely by anyone at
anytime without seeking permission. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/docs/guidetowfbook.html2.
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