Coming to America
 
     

 

Project:  Each of us, unless we are Native Indians, share a common thread in that our forefathers immigrated to this nation.  Factors that brought us here include both push and pull motives.

 

We will begin by researching the heritage of either our father’s or our mother’s surname (last name).  Once we have learned the country of origin, either through internet research or through prior genealogical research, this country will become your focus for activities this school year. 

 

To Begin:  Using the following internet sites, try to find the origin of your last name or your mother’s maiden name.  (Name before she was married)

 

www.kabalarians.com

                     www.surnamesearch.com

                     www.swyrich.com

                     www.houseofnames.com

 

 

 

Once you have the country of origin, you must answer the questions about this country using the following website:  www.cia.gov  Click on World Factbook and then find your country.

 

Questions:  Answer in complete sentences using on this paper.

 

 

1.  What is the comparative area?

 

 

2.  Describe the climate.

 

 

3.  What does the terrain (land) look like?

 

 

4.  Name the natural resources and underline those that are renewable.

 

 

 

5.  What are some natural hazards?

 

 

6.  What is the population?

 

 

 

7.  Is the population increasing or decreasing?               How do you know?

 

 

8.  What is the average life expectancy?

 

 

9.  Name the ethnic groups found in your country and the percentages of each.

 

 

10. What religious groups are a part of this country?

 

 

11. What is the literacy rate for the total population?

 

 

12. What type of government do they currently have?

 

 

13. Describe the economy of this country.

 

 

14. Describe transnational issues.

 

This web page was created for the in-house use of students in Ms. Varner's class at Hubbard Middle School, Tyler, TX
to enable easy access of Internet resources for students to use in their research of America in a safe and structured learning environment. 
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