Country Research Project – 5th Grade
Your job is to research a country from North America (you may not choose the United States), Latin America, or Europe.
You will be exploring many different aspects of your country, including the history, the geography, the culture, the
economy, the climate, and other interesting facts. After researching your country you will write a report.
** Your final copy is due on Friday, November 7 th.
** There will be several check points. As you finished with each stage, get a parent and Ms. Liu to sign off on it. Do not
procrastinate. Try to finish a day or two before the deadline. 
Parent’s Signature:
Ms. Liu’s Signature:
Show a parent this assignment; Choose a
Country – due October 3rd
Research Completed – due October 17th
(take your notes in your writing comp. book)
Rough Draft Completed – Due October 30th
(can be typed or handwritten)
Final Copy – Due November 7th
Please turn in TWO copies.
THE PROCESS
1. Choose a country. Get it approved by Ms. Liu by October 3 rd.
2. Begin your research. Take all of your notes in your writing composition book. Your research must be completed by
October 17th.
3. Use the research checklist to guide you in your project.
4. After completing your research you will write a research paper.
Your paper should be:
 5 to 8 paragraphs long.
 Typed (Please turn in 2 copies)
 Double Spaced
 Written in a 12-point font.
RESEARCH CHECKLIST
 Your introductory paragraph should include ALL of the following:
The name of the country
The capital of the country
The major language(s) spoken
The location (what continent it's on)
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Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the HISTORY of your country which includes: (2)
The Date the country came into existence.
Famous people/rulers/kings/presidents/etc. from the country's history.
Major events in the country's history
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Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the GEOGRAPHY of your country. It should include: (3)
Major landforms
Major landmarks
Major bodies of water
Major cities
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Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the CULTURE of your country. It should include: (4)
Clothing
Music
Holidays
Religions
Food
Government
Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the ECONOMY of your country. It should include: (3)
Natural Resources
Manufacturing areas
Land use (ie. farming areas)
Major occupations (jobs)
The currency (type of money)
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Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the CLIMATE of your country. It should include: (3)
General weather conditions
Average yearly rainfall
Average yearly temperature
What effects the climate has on the country
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Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing any INTERESTING FACTS about your country. It could
include: (3)
Population
Modes of transportation
Story behind the flag
Strange laws
Travel tips
Native animals
Your paper should have a CONCLUSION paragraph which includes:
A nice wrap-up of your research.
Optional: You can include a picture of the flag and/or a map of your country.