Virtual Field Trip for North Fork Elementary School Tours the World in 2012

1. North Fork Elementary Tours the World
Welcome to the continents of the world and the
plethora of facts that await you.

2. You have been hired by an investment corporation and they are curiou
about whether it is a good investment to bring their businesses to your
continent. You are a world traveler and you will need to report back to
NFES Inc. of your continents ability to support growth and future
investments. You will research your continent and submit a power
point presentation to the investors of NFES Inc. Your time is limited an
you must report back no later than 3 weeks from today. Good luck and
happy travels as you explore the future of your continent. Make sure
you visit all hyper links within this assignment and submit all required
requests. The Management

3. The site below will show you a view of the continents.
As you read through this site, answer the following
questions for the top 5 countries on your continent:
Origin of the continents of the world and their roots
The highest populations and the capital cities
The languages spoken
Native language
Highest point
Largest lake
Longest river
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm

4. Also answer these few questions as you conduct your
research…..
What continents comprise the 5 Olympic rings?
Who designed the 5 rings and when?
Is this information a sell factor for your continent?
Does the continent have any famous monuments? Is
so, what are they?
Could these famous monuments bring businesses to
your continent?
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm

5. From the previous site, include in your power point
presentation any sacred mountains, famous places of
worship, and city icons.
YOU NEED TO BE CONVINCING AND AS
THOROUGH AS YOU CAN BE WHEN YOU
PUT TOGETHER YOUR INFORMATION…

6. http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm
From this site, research what is an ocean and find out as much
as you can about the worlds oceans, seas, lakes and water
supply.

7. This site allows you access to facts about your continent and the countries
of your continent. It is updated weekly so be sure to check it frequently.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_eur.html

8. http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/Search_Google_Lit_Trips.html
Tell what google lit trips are and if they could encourage others to visit your continent
and make sure you browse special projects and search under grades 6-8 for google lit
trips already out there. Is this a worth while adventure or not?

9. Are there any current issues concerning climate, biomes, plants or animals that you can
conclude from your research of this site? Evaluate the effects of physical geography and the
changing nature of the earth’s surface on transportation, culture, economic activities. (CSO
6.4.5
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm

10. The world is facing a natural resources crisis worse than a financial crisis. Why?
What’s going on in our world with our natural resources? What ecological footprint
impact does your continent have?
Analyze the relationship of people with their environment regarding population
demographics, settlement and trade. (CSO 6.4.3)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-endangeredhabitats

11. You need to include in your
presentation the following:
• Show the top 5 • Top 5 states or city
countries of your capitals and tell who is
continent ‘s flags along in political office. For
with a map of each example:
country. • Who is president?
• Who is state senator?
• Who is governor?
• Who is mayor?
and

12. You have the liberty to inform NFES Inc. on any topic
you feel would be of interest to them in helping them
make the decision to invest or not to invest in your
continent.

14. References:
1. The nations online project. Klaus Kastle. One World-Nations Online. Copyright 1998-
2011 http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm
2. 2. infoplease.com. (n.d.) Oceans and Seas - Infoplease.com. Retrieved from:
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001773.html#axzz0xMBpBmBw
And http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/tp/fiveoceans.htm
3. http://www.googlelittrips.com/GoogleLit/Search_Google_Lit_Trips.html
4. 4. Strahler, Arthur N., Strahler, Arthur H., Elements of Physical Geography. John Wiley
& Sons, 1984. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm
5. Juliette Jowit The Guardian, Tuesday 28 October 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/29/climatechange-
endangeredhabitats
6. The World Factbook is in the public domain and may be used freely by anyone at
anytime without seeking permission. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/docs/guidetowfbook.html2.
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