This document provides instructions for a group project where students will research and present on a country where English is an official language. It outlines the tasks that need to be completed, including researching the history, education system, and culture of the chosen country. Students will form groups of two and choose a country to research. They will then divide tasks, with each group member speaking for 3-5 minutes during the final presentation which will occur on June 10th. The presentation must include visual aids and be conducted in proper English.

1. We live in a colorful world filled with different
cultures, but we know little of those cultures

2. Introduction
We live in a world where everyone is different.
We all have different backgrounds.
We were all raised differently by our parents etc.
Here in the Netherlands we see different cultures walking
around. But little is known of these different cultures and if
you do know something you know the negative things and
not the positive.
With this project you are going to seek information about a
country where English is the official language in
school, politics etc.

3. Task
In week 24 you will do a presentation on the country that you
have chosen.
In your presentation you have to have the following
information:
 History of the country
 Education Compare the Education system with The
Netherlands
 Culture Typical Food, Music, Clothing and
Religion/Belief
 You have to have a written report of the information
gathered

4. Process
 Step 1: Form groups of 2 . Choose your group members wisely!
 Step 2: As a group you choose the country you want to research.
A list of possible countries will be provided to you by your
teacher. A country may only be chosen ONCE!!
 Step 3: Once you have chosen the country let your teacher know.
 Step 4: Once you have the GO AHEAD from your teacher you
need to divide the following tasks (see following slide)

5. Process
 Chairperson
 Secretary
 Who is going to research : History, education system,
culture
 Is one person going to make the Power Point Presentation/
or are you going to work on it together?
There are a lot of things to research so work together!!!!!

6. Criteria for Presentation
 Each group member has to speak a minimum of 3 to 5
minutes.
 You have to have visual aid think on
Food, Clothing, Poster, Power Point Presentation, Flag etc
 You have to use correct English I don’t want to hear slang
e.g. I am gonna talk about The Caribbean
 Reading during your presentation is NOT allowed
 The Use of Flash Cards is allowed but if you are going to
read for long periods of time, points will be taken off of
your total amount of points.

7. Schedule
 8th April  Introduction to project & choosing group
members & country
 15th April  Normal English Class in theory room
 15th April  Research hour in Computer room
 22nd April  Teacher is not here  Advice WORK on
your PROJECT!!
 29th April till 10th of May  Holiday, Advice WORK on
your PROJECT!!!!

8. Schedule
 13th May  Normal English class in theory room
 13th May  Research hour in computer room
 20th May  Day off Work on your Project
 27th May Normal English class in theory room
 27th May  Research hour in computer room
 3rd June  Normal English Class in theory room
 3rd June Research hour in computer room
 10th June  Presentation Day

9. Websites
Here are some websites that you can use to help you along the
way. Feel free to search for more websites
 http://wp.digischool.nl/engels/links/kennis-van-land-
volk-australia/
 http://wp.digischool.nl/engels/links/kennis-van-land-
volk-canada/
 http://wp.digischool.nl/engels/links/kennis-van-land-
volk-great-britain/
 http://wp.digischool.nl/engels/links/kennis-van-land-
volk-irish-republic/
 http://www.landenportal.nl/singapore.htm

10. Evaluation
For your presentations you will receive a total of 100
points.
You will get a rubric from your teacher with a
description on how it is you can achieve these points.

11. The End
Never give up on your dreams and always remember:
Every step that you take gets you closer to your
dreams and desires. Make good choices and learn
from your mistakes.