These resources will help build your basic knowledge of your country and help you find recipes from around the world. Don't forget to check all the great books in the library as well.
Remember to CITE your sources! We've got a school subscription to NoodeTools now which will allows you to save your works cited as you go and share it with your group.
When using a CHROMEBOOK, use the app for NoodleTools in Drive to access the resource.
Lands & Peoples-Online encyclopedia on countries and cultures with special features for students.
Other Country Resources
CIA World Factbook - A resource with background information about the countries of the world.
United Nations Data - A resource of statistical information from the United Nations. You can find out things from the # of Internet users in a country to average household income.
Cultural Crossing - Choose a country to find out about culture and behavior in areas including the basics, business interactions, and for students (most of the tips are directed at college/university students).
Information about World Travel
US State Department International Travel Information - Click on your country to get the consular factsheet that will list documentation requirements and other information for Americans wishing to travel to that country.
What's 4 Eats - International Recipes and Cooking Around the World
TIP ON IMAGE SEARCHING If you use Google images, do a search and then click on the gear. Choose advanced search! Scroll down to the section that says usage rights and choose free to use & share. Cite that source in your works cited. It's good practice to also put the URL somewhere on the slide as well.
Pixabay has great copyright friendly images as well.