You may work with a partner, but both must contribute equally to the report. You will need to work on this report during computer lab time, and also your own time, ie using the computers in your classroom and the Library, as well as other resources such as books.
The aim of this assignment is to learn more about Italy, so that you will be better able to communicate with your Italian keypal. Don't forget, you can also e-mail your buddy for information about Italy.
What to include:
Use the links listed to help you gather your
information.
Where is Italy?
Which hemisphere? Nearby countries? How would
I find it on a map? Where in Italy is the school you are writing to?
School web site - http://members.tripod.com/~gseveso/index.htm
Physical features?
Size? Population? Mountains? Rivers? Other
features?
http://www.mi.cnr.it/WOI/explore/explore.html
http://http0542.hosting.connect.com.au/dest/eur/ita.htm#facts
http://www.mi.cnr.it/WOI/deagosti/country/demograp.html#Population
and Territory
What is the time difference between Perth and
Italy?
Are they ahead of us, or behind us?
http://www.hilink.com.au/times/
World
Time Clock
Four interesting facts about Italy.
Things you have discovered while doing your
research.
Three things you would like to find out about
Italy.
Think about where you will go to find out
these things. You may not have the answers to these questions, but as you
communicate more with your Italian buddy you may discover the answers!
Your report is due in week 5, but may be handed
in earlier if finished. Good luck!
Lost your copy of the Question Recording Sheet?
Click here to print another one.
If you find any other interesting sites about Italy, e-mail me and I'll add them to this page.
