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Ms. Mendoza's Projects
Country/Place Research

Click on the files below to open up the KWL form and the Research questions form. You can use them both on the computer. Be sure to save your work before closing them. Use Webcat and CultureGrams for Kids to do your research.

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Refugee Journeys

Save the Children:  What is a Refugee?
​Save the Children:  Refugee Children Across the World
VIDEO: BBC - Seeking Refuge - Hamid's Journey from Eritrea in Africa
VIDEO:  BBC - Seeking Refuge - Rachel's Journey from a country in Eurasia
refugee_project_questions.pdf
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BBC - Seeking Refuge - Ali's Journey from Afghanistan            BBC - Seeking Refuge - Julianne's Journey from Zimbabwe    
BBC - Seeking Refuge - Navid's Journey from Iran

​WORKS  CITED

There are several possible MLA8 citation generators for your Works Cited list, such as,  easybib.com , BibMe , Citation Machine or the World Book Citation Builder. Select Manual Entry mode when using a citation generator as this will also teach you how to read a citation.
  • format your page using Times New Roman 12, double-spacing, hanging indents and alphabetical order  

CULTURAL  FOODS

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HARVEST FOR THE WORLD
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RESOURCES

BOOKS:  Use the books provided.  Other books may be available on the library shelves.  You can search our book collections under the CATALOG tab after you log into the library software  Log in using your student number and password.

DATABASES:  Available under the HOME tab after you log into the library software ( Remember to log in using your student number and password.) 
Helpful databases include:
  • World Book ​

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OTHER WEBSITES: ​​​
  • BBC Food Around the World
  • BBC Good Food from Around the World
  • CIA World Fact Book
    • select country, some subheadings of interest include:​
      • geography  
        • ​natural resources
        • land use
      • economy -agriculture - products
  • Encyclopedia Britannica
  • Global Education Country Profiles - People tab - Food and Shelter ​
  • ​Brazilian Guide to Weight Loss (based on 2014 dietary guidelines)
  • China Highlights - Food
  • Japanese Traditional Diet


  FOOD / DIET GUIDELINES:
  • BRAZIL (2014)
  • CHINA (2016)
  • EUROPE  Food based dietary guidelines
  •  ​ITALY (2003) Food based dietary guidelines
  • JAPAN (2005-2010) Food based dietary guidelines
  • SPAIN (2005-2008) Dietary guidelines
  • US (2015-2020) Dietary guidelines

SELF-DIRECTED INQUIRY PROJECT

USEFUL LINKS:
  • Become a Canadian Citizen (Government of Canada)
  • ​Branches of U.S. Government and their responsibilities (Government of U.S.)
  • Canada has 3 levels of government; Each level has its own responsibilities (Government of Canada)
  • Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Government of Canada)
  • Discover Canada - How Canadians Govern Themselves (Government of Canada)
  • How to apply for U.S. Citizenship (Government of U.S.)
  • ​How to become and MLA in BC (Legislative Assembly of BC)
  • How to become a political candidate​ (Elections Canada)