Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Miss K. Thomas
Union High School
Spanish 1
Students will search the web for information about a Spanish-speaking country. Information
obtained will include a history of the country, a brief biography of a famous person from that
country, and food and culture. Information will be presented in a portfolio as well as various
visual products.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
1 Large Brown Envelope (should be handed in to Miss Thomas on or before Monday,
September 24, 2007)
Construction paper
Computer Paper
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
1 poster board
Page protectors
1” Binder
4 X 6 index cards
Product 2: Brochure
Create a tri-fold brochure using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, or original
drawings.
Information and pictures should be on each section of the brochure.
The name of your country, the flag or map, and your name with class period
should be on the first page.
You are trying to attract tourists to your country so make your brochure
interesting, creative, exciting, and neat!
Each week, students will hand in a progress reports with a detailed outline of what they have
completed for the project. Rough Drafts of sections can be handed in to make sure it meets all
minimal requirements. Also, preliminary layouts can be submitted. Make sure you are working
on your project each day to ensure that you receive a good grade.
***This project can do a lot of making up for bad test grades but does not assure passing of this
class. Continue to study and get help as needed! Failure to complete any portion of the project
will highly likely cause you to fail the class.
DUE DATES
***I am available during tutoring to aid you. If you need time before school, please let me know
well in advance. This includes time to use the computer outside of class time.
***Teachers can reproduce this project but please let me know how it works for you and your students!