• RESOURCES FOR 6th GRADE COUNTRY RESEARCH
     

    AIM: How do you effectively utilize print and electronic resources to research your country?

    Sixth Grade Works Cited Worksheet 2019-2020 

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    Mrs. Christenson's Country Research Requirements   Geography

    Society   Economy   Politics   History 

     

    Mrs. Alveari's Country Research Graphic Organizer

     

    PRINT RESOURCES
    Use the books in the Seaford Middle School Library as instructed.
     
     
    ONLINE RESOURCES

     

    SEARCH ENGINES

    Google

    Type in the name of your chosen country along with other keywords and click on “Search.”Many links to good websites will follow that should help you locate information for this research project. Also use the “Images” function of Google to find maps, flags and much more!

     

    SPECIFIC WEBSITES FOR COUNTRY RESEARCH

     

     

    CIA World Factbook

    Click on “Please select a country to view” from the drop down menu on the right side of the web page and then select your country from the alphabetical listing. Click on your chosen country to get information on geography, people, society, government, economy, communications, transportation and more. Maps and flags are also provided on this site.

     

    Countries of the World

    This is an alphabetical list of countries with links to information on each country including geography, currency, flag and history.

     
    The countries of the World are listed alphabetically. Click on the country you are researching. Facts about geography, government, history and more are included. 

     

    U.S. Department of State

    On the top of this web page is a heading titled “Countries and Regions.” Click on “A-Z List of Countries and Other Areas” within this section. An alphabetical listing of countries will follow. Click on your chosen country to find information links about geography, people, history, culture, government, political conditions, economy, defense, foreign relations, travel and much more!
     
    Locate information about flags of the World and view pictures of these flags. 
     

     

    ONLINE DATABASES

    Click on the "Online Databases" link on the Seaford Middle School Library website. See Mrs. Golub for username and password information. Use CultureGrams, World Book Online, World Almanac Online and Britannica Encyclopedia Online School Edition to research your country.