Directions:Create a report on a country (Brazil) by researching facts about it. The
country (Brazil) project requirement at a minimum will be a written
presentation in the format of a booklet. You are also encouraged to add
anything that will insinuate your project such as, music, dancing, singing,
video, skit, clothing, food samples, etc. Note: this is a major class
assignment which will count as three grades. 1) oral presentation, 2)
creativity and 3) content. Oral Presentation Grade: This grade is on how well
you present your project to your classmates. Creativity Grade- Creativity will
be described on a rubric to explain exactly what you will be graded on. Content
Grade- Each topic will be addressed in your booklet. I. History of the country
name What cultural region of the world your country is in? You may find
information that tells you how the country was founded. If the country had any
other name, please list that information. II. Physical Geography= Where is the
country located? What continent is the country located? What size is the
continent? What is the demographics of the continent (race, gender, age, etc.)?
What is the capital city? What is the largest city? What are the major
mountains and rivers? III. Government Flag and flag description- What does the
flag look like? Theme song Currency - What kind of money do they use? What does
the currency look like? Title of Head of Government- (For example, President,
Prime Minister, etc.). Provide picture of the head of the country. IV. The
Economy Main products- What products are the country known for? Export and
Import goods V. Culture Food- What types of food is the country known for? What
type of dishes is the country known for? Sports- What type of sport is known
for in that country? Music- Describe some of the music the country is
known for. Fashion- Describe the clothing type more frequently worn in that country.
People- Ethnic groups and religions Famous people Famous activities the country
is known for Are there any specific animals in the country that is known? VI.
Languages List the most common household language spoken List all the alphabets
in the language used. What are the words for these common words in this
country? (Hello, Goodbye, Yes, No, Thank You and Please) VII. Traditions Name
common traditions and/or ceremonies in this country. Are there any folktales
associated with this country? Any special remedies the country is known for?
Any special heritages this country is known for? What are some of the
traditional holidays? VIII. Transportation What is the primary mode of
transportation for this country? IX. Recreational What are some known
recreational activities does the country is known for? What is the main
form(s) of entertainment for this country? Have any special national events
been held in this country? X. Other If there is any other information you would
like to add for this project, please feel free to do so. NOTE: This is a very
enlightening and informational project for you to learn about some of the other
nationalities and cultural places you may not have known. This is also an
opportunity for you to present this information to your classmates. Standard
Objectives-SOCIAL STUDIES 6.16 Formulate
an understanding of the cultural regions of the world: • Western Europe •
Eastern Europe • North America • Latin America • South Asia • East Asia •
Middle East • North Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa Explain the characteristics and
development of culture. Describe the major aspects of culture (e.g.,
religion, beliefs, languages, practices, art, architecture, behaviors,
etc.). Explain the significance of religious holidays and observances.
Explain how culture changes as it is passed from one generation to the next.
Investigate patterns of cultural diffusion
The history of Brazil is a
captivating journey that begins long before the advent of European explorers.
The significant territory now referred to as Brazil became, at the beginning,
inhabited by numerous indigenous tribes, every with its unique cultures,
languages, and traditions. These indigenous peoples, which include the
Tupinambá and Guarani, had established complicated societies and have been
deeply related to the luxurious landscapes that characterized the location. The
turning point in Brazil's history came with the appearance of the Portuguese
explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral in the year 1500 (Schneider et al., 2023).
Sailing below the flag of Portugal, Cabral claimed the newly located land,
putting the level for centuries of Portuguese influence. The Portuguese mounted
a colony, and Brazil became a key participant in the worldwide change
community, normally due to the cultivation of beneficial crops, including sugar
and, later, coffee.