Spanish 1 Country Project

Project will cover four areas of a Spanish-speaking country that the student chooses.

  • Culture – celebrations, literature, music, dress
  • Fun Facts
  • Food
  • Political system and or history

Presentation will be in English – though student is encouraged to do as much as possible in Spanish.

Prepare reference sheet for teacher (for us to fact check) – NO Wikipedia.

Present as individuals (no group work). May use poster board, power point, food, art, etc (did we mention FOOD ?).

Rubric (See full rubric other side)

  • Oral presentation is clear, organized and shows a strong understanding of the country being presented
  • Project shows research and effort
  • Information is factual
  • Reference sheet is shows research

Worth 100 points

México, Guinea Ecuatorial, España – Octubre

República Dominicana, Cuba, Puerto Rico - Noviembre

Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador – Diciembre

Honduras, Costa Rica, Panamá – Enero

Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador – Febrero

Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay – Marzo

Uruguay, Argentina, Chile – Abril

If class has more than 21 students: Barcelona/Catalan, Basque Country, Guaraní, Tijuana, Mayan Civilization, Aztec Civilization, Inca Civilization Top 3 Spanish-speaking areas in the US: LA, NY, Miami, San Diego (#6)

Rubric

Content / 30 pts.
All 4 main components
are included as well the 4 components of culture; factually accurate. / 27 pts.
3 of the 4 main components
are included as well as 4 or less components of culture;
mostly factually accurate. / 22 pts.
Less than 3 of the main components
are included as well as less than 4 components of culture.
Information is somewhat accurate. / 20 pts.
Less than 2 of the main components
are included as well as less than 3 components of culture; Information is mostly inaccurate.
Language / 30 pts.
Sentences are complete and well-structured.
Note sheet is prepared and factual, reference sheet is attached. / 27 pts.
Most of the sentences are complete and well-structured.
Note sheet is prepared and mostly factual, reference sheet is attached. / 24 pts.
Some of the sentences are complete and well-structured. Note sheet is somewhat prepared and mostly factual, reference sheet is attached. / 21 pts.
Few of the sentences are complete and well-structured.
Note sheet is neither prepared nor factual, reference sheet is not attached.
Presentation / 20 pts.
Presentation is clear and follows a logical path. Speaking is clear and student shows a strong understanding of the subject matter. / 18 pts.
Presentation is mostly clear and mostly follows a logical path. Speaking is clear and student shows some understanding of the subject matter / 16 pts.
Presentation is mostly unclear and mostly does not follow a logical path. Speaking is mostly unclear. Student has difficulty showing that he/she understands subject matter / 14 pts.
Presentation is unclear and does not follow a logical path. Speaking is unclear and student clearly does not have an understanding of the subject matter
Visuals / 20 pts.
Presentation is interesting and visually appealing. Student obviously worked hard on the project. / 18 pts
Presentation is mostly interesting and visually appealing. Student put some effort and energy into the project. / 16 pts
Presentation is somewhat interesting and visually appealing. Student put little effort or energy into the project. / 14 pts
Presentation is neither interesting nor visually appealing. Student put little effort into the project.