International Night at Crabapple Middle School

February 7, 2019

5:30-7:00 pm

Please join us this year in helping us create our best International Night yet! Each class will be given a specific country this year to work on together.  Within the class, there will be different groups (2-4 students) that form committees that will research a certain topic for the given country.  Everyone is required to participate in researching and creating the presentation.

Students will be able to pick their groups but will randomly pick their topic.  On the night of the presentations, students will sign up for rotations to come and represent their country.  Although not mandatory, it is highly encouraged for all students to attend International night. The idea is for all students and families to learn about other countries and cultures.  All world language students will be working hard to make this a successful evening.  Your support is encouraged and appreciated.

This year, we will have 36 countries represented.  The World Language department came together and selected the different countries. Each teacher was able to pick one country and then randomly drew the others.  The teachers will have each class randomly draw a country to represent.  If there is a student in a class who has a connection with one of the countries already picked, the teacher may choose to give that class the preferred country.

We are excited about this and with your help we know that this will be an amazing year!  Below are the expectations from each class and committee.  

Thank you-

The World Language Department

Topic and what to research:

1. Government:

• Leaders/head of state

• Political parties and type of government

• Significant points in history (minimum of 3)

• Population

• Unusual laws

• Flag and its meaning

1. Geography and Climate:

• Top 3+ major landforms (Mountains, Valleys, volcanoes or Deserts)

• Top 3 + major bodies of water (Seas, Lakes, Rivers)

• Top 2 major cities plus capital

• Seasonal patterns with rainfall

1. Food:(ALL students are encouraged to contribute popular dishes from their country!)

• What foods are typical to the country?

• What is the history of the foods and the different ingredients?

• What fruits and vegetables are native to the country?

• What dishes are popular to the country?

• Are there famous chefs that come from that country?

• Are there restaurants locally that feature this cuisine? (include names)

• 2 or three different recipes written out on a paper for visitors to take (teacher will help make copies). Make sure the dish is typical to the country.

1. Culture:

• Major Religions                                                  

• Languages spoken (major ones)

• Top 3+ major architectural landmarks

• Popular music/Folk music

• Typical clothing

• Social Taboos

• Top three holidays

• Major ethnic groups

• Major sports

• Roles of men and women

• Family and national traditions

1. Tourism:

• If you were planning a trip, what would you include in your itinerary?

• Why did you pick these places? 

• Why are they important?

• Must have at least 5 different places.

• Why is tourism important for that country?

• What are some travel tips?

1. Education:

• Literacy Rate

• What is the university system like?  (free? technical or professional? Entrance exam? Options after graduating high school?)

• Compare the school system to the system you are accustomed to in the U.S.

• What is the history of education?

• Is education equal for everyone in the country

• What does a typical day look like for a student?

• Graduation rate

1. Economy:

• Currency (what is it called, what is the history behind it)

• Exchange rate

• Business and major industries in countries

• Exports and Imports/Trading partners

• GDP

• Different socio-economic levels

• Typical jobs and salaries

Extras:  (optional)

• Music from the country

• Performance of dance or live music

• Typical dress/attire from that country.

Each class must have the following at their booths:

• Visual (tri-fold poster will be provided by teacher)

• Be able to answer questions and be knowledgeable about the topics.

• Provide Food and recipes for others to try as well as utensils and paper products