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   Creating a country scrapbook is a fun way to learn many fascinating things about a country.  You are to research and prepare a scrapbook about Mexico.
You should include the following sections in your scrapbook:

1. Map of Mexico
2. Information about their government
3. Jobs of the people
4. Important holidays and fiestas
5. Biographical sketch of a famous person
6. Sample of Mexico's money and the value of the money in United States dollars
7. Three of more pictures of places you would like to visit

Directions:

1. Plan ahead by organizing your research before beginning your scrapbook.  Share the work with your group so everyone has a part in the final product.
2. Use the Internet to find maps, pictures and money.  Several class periods will be given to do searches.  Possible sites are listed on the back of this sheet.  Use books from the social studies room to help you with any information you are unable to find on the Internet.
3. Be creative. Make your scrapbook interesting to read.
4. Type all pages on the computer. When using graphics or pictures, include a caption.
5. Think of a title.  Then develop a cover. Put the names of your group on the cover.
6. Compile your scrapbook.  Staple it together.

Websites for Creating Your Country Scrapbooks

    Use the Google Search box to search for other information about your country. Type your keyword into the search box.  If you need to narrow the search, add a space, then type a + sign and the second keyword.  For example, type Mexico + map to look for maps of Mexico.