1. Name of Your Country and its Capital Your Name Your Teacher Your Grade Your School, the Date.

2. Flag and Coat of Arms Explain the colors of your country’s flag and the message in its coat of arms.

3. Where (your country) is located Tell which continent your country is located on and which countries are its neighbors.

4. Geographic Features of (your country) Name any important rivers, lakes, oceans, mountain ranges and other geographic features that can be found in or next to your country.

5. Climate of (your country) Tell about the typical weather patterns in your country throughout the calendar year.

6. Environment of (your country) Describe some of the native animals and plants that can be seen in your country.

7. History of (your country) Make a timeline of the important historical events of your Country or State. Name of Event 1 Name of Event 2 Name of Event 3 Name of Event 4 Name of Event 5 Name of Event 6 Name of Event 7 Name of Event 8 1st Date2nd Date3rd Date4th Date5th Date6th Date7th Date8th Date Description of Event

8. Government of (your country) Explain how laws are made and changed in your country. Tell how people are chosen to lead the country. Name the present leader of your country.

9. Economy of (your country) Explain which goods and services are produced in your country. How do people typically provide for the needs of themselves and their families? What currency is used in your country.

10. Health Care System of “your Country” Tell how accessible, dependable and affordable healthcare is in “your country”

11. The Education System of “your Country” State the different levels of schooling one can find in your country. The literacy rate and the procedures for attending school

12. Tourism in (your country) Tell about the points of interest (touristic attractions) in your country that people from other countries may be interested in visiting.

13. Celebrities from “your Country” Name the different celebrities from your country: name their profession (s) and give their timeline in a summary format.

14. Customs and Traditions Tell about the important customs and traditions celebrated in your country. Include information about who celebrates and when they celebrate.

15. Popular Songs and Dances from “your Country” Name the different songs and dances that are the most popular in your country. State the name of the National Song.

16. Your Country and its Capital Restate the name of your country and its capital. State what aspect of this research captivated your interest the most and why. State why you would, or not, encourage your fellow students and anyone else to visit “your Spanish-speaking country.”