2. INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILE
• Name, Photo of yourself, family if possible
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Topics:
Why are you in Akron
What are you studying
What city are you from
Career- future plans
5. COUNTRY QUICK FACTS
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Full name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Population: 82.5 million (UN, 2011)
Capital: Cairo
Largest city: Cairo, Alexandria, Giza
Area: 1 million sq km(386,874 sq miles)
Major language: Arabic
Major religion: Islam, Christianity
Life expectancy: 72 years (men), 76 years (women)
Monetary unit: Egyptian Pound
Main exports: Petroleum, petroleum products, cotton
GNI per capita: US $2600 (World Bank, 2011)
6. LANDFORMS OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT
EVENTS
What you can see in Egypt
* Ancient Egyptian monuments
* Historic Places
* Religious Places
* Entertainment
Important Cities
Cairo (The Capital), Giza , Alexandria, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada,
Aswan, Luxor.
23. LANGUAGE:
• HELLO
GOOD BYE
• THANK YOU
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YOUR WELCOME
I LOVE YOU
• EXCUSE ME
YES
HOW ARE YOU
I AM SORRY
• DO YOU SPEAK ______?
• MY NAME IS _______
• I AM __________( NATIONALITY).
25. CURRENT EVENTS OR KEY ISSUES
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January 25, 2011 Revolution
Against the dictator regime.
Under this regime:
No freedom, corruption,
poverty, and
• neglect of people basic needs
for food, education, and health
services.
26. ECONOMICS
Tourism (Historic, Religious, and
Entertainment).
Oil Industry and Natural Gas.
Manufacturing (Clothing, Appliances,
and others).
Agriculture (Cotton).
27. EVERYDAY-ECONOMICS
• Currency- Banking- Cultural Financial Literacyloans, credit cards, cash…
• Jobs – what age do young people start working kinds of jobs- ?
• Students and money- Impact for this age group?do kids get an allowance? Work?
29. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMEN
• How is it growing up as boy or girl in family and
society
• Dress
• Gender rites / rituals
• Education- College-Grad
• At Work
• At Home
• Roles in Society
33. EVERYDAY LIVING
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Typical Day- schedule
A School Day/Week- 11-12yrs old
Study-Homework
Extracurriculars
Family Life- traditional housing- extended familyPets / Wildlife- Attractions to visit-amusement
parks-zoos-parks etc.
34. SIMILARITIES-DIFFERENCES
• Wrap up with what they notice- similar their
country to us- differentFuture- Where do they see themselves- 5-10 years
from now
Why is the international exchange important to them
Conversation- what has the class learned from their
presentation- most surprising-
35. LINKS
• Learn more- social media in their countrywebsites with more info- music- city- travel
• News Media
Editor's Notes
On this slide include Country Name, Flag, country emblem/ seal/ coats of arms
Resources: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
http://www.national-anthems.net/ ( can also upload MP3 version of your countries national anthem from this site)
Personalized for each speaker from country.
Select your country’s map from:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/teaching-resources/?ar_a=1
On this slide- country map- Note for teacher & Presenters- Possible Map Skills Opportunity- Where country is in relation to Akron, Ohio – Use google earth free upload.
Select your country’s map from:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/teaching-resources/?ar_a=1
On this slide- country map- Note for teacher & Presenters- Possible Map Skills Opportunity- Where country is in relation to Akron, Ohio – Use google earth free upload.
Statistics
¨ BBC News Country Profile at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm (best for gathering statistics for presenters)
Area
Capitol
Population
Major Religions
Major Languages- Sample of language in native script- Country name -
History or Geography- Highlights of important historical events for country-regions / Early Civilizations and/ or defining historical events that created country and culture social structures
Or Landforms and Geography
Language(s) Spoken- how to say basic conversational words- vocabulary list - in english- pronunciation – native language- sample of script in native language
Include on this slide any significant current events, upcoming elections, headline news…
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Good website to find photos of currency
Include significant National Festivals, events, heritage – historic customs and traditions that still exist
Unusual Celebrations
Everyday food, Purchasing food- grocery store, outdoor market, grow their own, time allotted for eating- primary meal of the day- typical school lunch experience- do they cook-Treats- What is special to your country-culture- candy, fruits, meats,
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
A Day in the Life- Around the world http://www.timeforkids.com/
Go to the Around the World section- select your country and select “ a day in the life”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
(Has media section listing news sources)