Economic Profiles Project

Seniors at H.S.A. struggle with the idea that they are part of a world economy. In Economics, they will learn about various global economic issues. This project allows students to gain a greater understanding of the economies of the world. Students will be asked to create an economic profile of the country and share it with the class. Students will research the country by investigating the major economic issues of today, and then research and analyze the major economic information the county can provide.

Countries

China

Japan

Germany

United Kingdom

France

India

Brazil

Italy

Canada

Russia

Mexico

Spain

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Turkey

Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

Netherlands

Switzerland

Argentina

Taiwan

Sweden

Poland

Iran

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

South Africa

Malaysia

Philippines

Israel

Singapore

Colombia

Pakistan

Chile

Bangladesh

Vietnam

Kazakhstan

Qatar

Calendar

Date / Assignment
10/28 / Choose Country start research
11/4 / Current Event Investigation
11/11 / VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY
11/18 / Current Event Analysis Due
11/25 / Work on presentation
12/2 / PowerPoint Due
Week of 12/9 / Presentations

Information Needed in Presentation

-Type of Economy and proof

-A description of the major industries

-Type of agriculture

-Other natural resources

-Main exports/imports

-Type of government

Government spending
Military spending

-Map and geography that affects country’s economy.

-Is the country growing or not?

-Economic information and rankings

GDP and GDP per capita
Life Expectancy
Literacy Rate
Unemployment rate
Percentage below the poverty line

Presentation Rubric

4 / 3 / 2 / 1
-Addressed all points of information and analyzed information in a way that all students could understand.
-Presentation creates a full and clear picture of the economics of the country.
-Presentation is given with resounding zeal and excitement.
-Presentation was clearly prepared for and effortless.
-No sign of nervousness or apprehension. (Eye contact, fidgeting, posture, etc)
-Dressed in professional dress. / -Missing 1-2 pieces of information and analyzed the information presented in a way that all students could understand.
-Presentation creates a clear picture of the economics of the country.
-Presentation is given with enthusiasm.
-Presentation was clearly prepared for.
-Small signs of nervousness. (Eye contact, fidgeting, posture, etc) / -Missing 3-4 pieces of information and partially analyzed the information presented.
-Presentation creates a partial picture of the economics of the country.
-Presentation is given.
-Presentation was partially prepared for.
-Nervousness is overwhelming (Eye contact, fidgeting, posture, etc). / -Missing 5 or more pieces of evidence or no analysis of the information in the presentation.
-Presentation does not present the economics of the country well.
-Presentation is given very poorly.
-Presentation was well prepared.
-Presentation shows extreme nervousness.
-Not dressed professionally.

Current Event of ______

To gain a full understanding of your country, you must be aware of the major economic issues in your country. You will complete a write up on a major economic news story that is dominating the headlines in the country you have chosen.

You will be expected to complete a write up and share it in class on November 18, 2015.

Current Event Paper

Section 1: What happened?

Start with a general economic topic sentence that includes the topic of the article.
Introduce the article and the issue.
Provide the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY of the event.
Include two concrete details (stats, quotes) and correctly cite the author. (MLA format)

Section 2: So what?

Explain why you think this current event is important.
How is it important on a local, state, national, or international level?
How might it impact those around you?
How might it impact those people in the country?
Why is it important to global or national markets?
Why is it an important issue in your country?

Requirements

2 typed pages, double-spaced, size 12 font, and 1” margins. MLA format.

Article must be attached.

Rubric

4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Section 1 / Completes all 4 elements above. / Completes 3 elements above. / Completes 2 elements above. / Completes 1 element above.
Section 2 / Answers 4 questions above. / Answers 3 questions above. / Answers 2 questions above. / Answers 1 question above.
Preparation /

Paper flows and provides a phenomenal review of the issue.
Article is attached.
2 full pages

/ Paper is flows or provides a good review of the issue.
Article is attached.
2 full pages. / Paper is adequate and reviews the issue.
Article is attached.
2 full pages. / Paper is incomplete.
Article is not attached.
Less than 2 pages.

Economic Profile’s PowerPoint