Pick one country- from anywhere in the world (besides the country you currently live in).
- What do you already know about this country?
- How was it named? What does its name represent?
- What is the population?
- How is this country’s culture unique?
- What does this country’s flag look like? What do the colors and shapes on the flag symbolize?
- What popular landmarks are there?
After researching the characteristics of their diverse country, students could create a topographical map of their country using different colored Play-Doh or from painting dried salt dough.
Unlike maps you may find in an atlas, topographical maps show the terrain or physical landscapes of a location. These physical features on a map include mountain ranges, volcanoes, oceans, and rivers. Using Play-Doh, students could also recreate their countries flag using the same colors and shapes displayed.
Once the Play-Doh maps and flags have been assembled, host a friendly show-and-tell where students can explain why they chose their country, what they found interesting about this location, and what their flag symbolizes.
If you were asked to complete this project, what country would you choose?
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