Here's a structured graphic organizer you can follow for a "People and Places Accommodated" portfolio on a specific country. You can fill in the details based on your research:
People and Places Accommodated Portfolio Graphic Organizer
Country
- Insert Name of Country Here
Map of Country
- Insert Map Here (You can use Google Maps or an atlas for this)
Relative Location
- Describe the country's location in relation to neighboring countries or significant landmarks.
(e.g., "Located in Southeast Asia, bordered by Vietnam to the west and Thailand to the north.")
Absolute Location of Country
- Provide the coordinates of the country.
(e.g., "Latitude: 12.5655° N, Longitude: 104.9910° E")
Describe the Climate of the Country
- Overview of the climate type (e.g., tropical, temperate, arid). Include any seasonal variations.
(e.g., "Tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons and average temperatures ranging from 21°C to 35°C.")
Economy
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What is their GDP?
- (e.g., "The GDP of [Country] is $X billion.")
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Who are their trading partners?
- (e.g., "Major trading partners include [Country A], [Country B], and [Country C].")
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What do they export?
- (e.g., "They primarily export [commodities, services, etc.].")
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What do they import?
- (e.g., "They mainly import [commodities, services, etc.].")
People
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What percentage of their people live in the city? Live in rural areas?
- (e.g., "Approximately 60% live in urban areas and 40% in rural areas.")
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What language do they speak?
- (e.g., "The official language is [Language].")
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What religion do they follow?
- (e.g., "Predominantly [Religion], with minorities of [other religions].")
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Anything notable about their culture.
- (e.g., "Known for traditional festivals, unique gastronomy, and rich art heritage.")
Sources Used
- At least one required
- (e.g., "CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/")
- (e.g., "World Bank: https://www.worldbank.org/")
- (e.g., "UNESCO: https://www.unesco.org/")
Check My Work Link
- Insert any link for peer review or submission here
(e.g., "Google Docs link, School Portal link, etc.")
Feel free to adapt and expand this template based on the specific country you are focusing on. Make sure to gather your data from reputable sources for accuracy!