Evaluating the Psychology of a Nation

Aim: How do we evaluate the psychology (mindset) of a chosen country? 

Quick Write: Pick a country other than the U.S. that connects with you either because of ancestry, birthplace, or any other reason. Explain why you connect to this country.

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This week, you'll be doing the next best thing to traveling. In preparation for the May 14 Academic Art and Cultural Exhibition, your challenge is to research a country of your choice, evaluate the psychology (mindset) of its people, and present your findings in words and pictures on your blog. This challenge is worth 100 project/test/quiz points.

Step 1: Select a country that is personally important to you.

Immigration trends in the U.S.

Step 2: Research the nation. First, basic questions: What is its flag? What are its traditions and customs? What is its history? Next, evaluate how your selected nation's history and geography have shaped the collective mindset of the people? For example, some people might argue that the U.S. is a country of individualists because it was settled by waves of diverse groups of people who were dissatisfied by laws or circumstances in their home countries.



Find or infer the answers to these critical questions:

How was your selected country founded? What is its geography and history? How has its geography and history shaped the mindset of its people? What conclusions can you draw from your research and based on what facts? Finally, what can you say about the defining "mindset" of this country based on what you learned through your research. Step 3: Put your research into a compelling blog post. Be sure to include text and visuals, including photos, maps, and an image of its flag. This project is worth 100 points. As always, you will be evaluated on learning outcomes, ideas, writing conventions, and effort. You will be expected to complete final drafts, including peer editing, by Friday.  ****Each student is responsible for reading all of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and continuing to mind map your notes. Guest teaching lessons will resume shortly.**** What's Due Lessons on assigned chapters from The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Ongoing mind maps on reading of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Cartoon Argument Essays (No, it is not going away even if it's a new marking period!) Daily blog posts. Remember independent reading books? Now is the time to start thinking about your reading projects. Here's a list of suggestions. However, other ideas are encouraged. Just run them past me. *****Always check Engrade for your up-to-the-minute progress in this class.*****