African Nation Information Outline
Name:________________
Using CultureGrams, a database located on the Library’s webpage, find the
following pieces of information on what life is like for people living today in the
African nation you are researching. You will also label your country on a map
of Africa and place a star on its capital city and label that too.
Using CultureGrams: Follow these steps to get to CultureGrams:
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click on Library folder on desktop
click on Databases SHS
click on CultureGrams
click on World Edition
click on the continent of Africa
click on the country assigned. Use the table of contents tabs that are on
the left side of the main page for the country to find the specific pieces of
information that you will need.
*ALL INFORMATION MUST BE THOROUGH IN YOUR OWN WORDS, AND IN
COMPLETE SENTENCES!*
Required Information (this is what you are researching):
Find at least two things for each category. The categories which appear in
boldface on this sheet are the main topics listed in the table of contents on the
left of the page on CultureGrams. The subcategories, which are in italics on this
sheet are listed under the category headings.
Background
Land and Climate
History
The People
Population
Language
Religion
General attitudes
Personal Appearance
Customs and Courtesies
Greetings
Gestures
Lifestyle
Family
Housing
Dating and Marriage
Recreation
Society
Education
Health