Country Information PowerPoint

1. Gather the information listed below about your country using the following website,  http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
2. Create a slide show with at least nine slides. Include the information listed below.
3. For a higher grade include the extras and do the following:

• The show should run automatically with no mouse clicks.
• It should have an interesting look with appropriate graphics. There should be good contrast between the text and the background.
• Add animations and slide transitions. Animations should be interesting, but not over-used!

 

Slide 1 - Title: Introduction

Map Graphic

Extras: National Anthem

 

Slide 2 – Title: Background

Summarize the background information (Summarize and restate this in your own words.)

 

Slide 3 – Title: Geography

Area: Total

Climate

Natural Resources

Extras: Maps of agricultural, mining and natural resources

 

Slide 4 – Title: People

Population

Life Expectancy at Birth

Extras: Pie graph of Ethnic Groups, Pie graph of Literacy, Picture of people

 

Slide 5 – Title: Government

Government Type

Capital

Legal System

Extras: Flag graphic, Picture of the capital

 

Slide 6 – Title: Economy

GDP Per Capita

Industries

Agriculture Products

External Debt

Extras: "GDP Composition by Sector" Pie Graph

 

Slide 7 – Title: Transnational Issues (Get help to summarize and restate these in your own words.)

Disputes International

Illicit Drugs

 

Slide 8 – No Title

Insert a political cartoon with a topic that relates to this country, its problems, or transnational issues. Use the following website:

http://cagle.slate.msn.com/search/main.asp?Action=Search or search using http://www.alltheweb.com/

 

 

Slide 9 – Credits

Give credit to the CIA and the Cartoonist