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French Speaking Countries of the World
Activity One
The CIA World Factbook
The list of links provided for each country contains one that connects you to the CIA World Factbook. This site profiles each country and lists all manner of information. Because you will probably use this site to gather data about the countries you choose to investigate it is a good idea that you become familiar with it.
A country's profile is presented in list form and uses many unfamiliar words to describe each category. There is no point trying to memorize all the terms. An excellent glossary is provided so any unfamiliar terms can be looked up. Since this is not a page written for twelve and thirteen year olds some definitions may not be of much help. At that point see the teacher.
Open The CIA Factbook
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Click on country listing and click on the U for countries starting with that letter and open United States.
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You will be taken to the United States page where you will first see the map and the flag.
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It is as stated a list of data pertaining to the USA and not very exciting. Statistics though are very informative. Spend a few minutes going over the page.
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If you come across unfamiliar words return to the top of the page and click on the World Factbook Home page. Once there click on notes and definitions. There you will find an explanation of the term you don't understand.
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If there are abbreviations you don't understand open the appendix section of the home page and click on abbreviations to find out what it stands for.
Answer the following questions in your journals:
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How many countries are listed that start with the letter K?
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What is meant by the term Birth Rate and what is mainly used for?
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What is included in the entry elevation extremes?
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How many different environmental issues are listed?
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What are infant mortality statistics used for?
The following questions deal with the profile of the United States.
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What is the land area of the United States?
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What are some of the natural hazards we could face in the United States?
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What is the difference between the birth and death rates in the USA.?
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Who is estimated to live longer in the USA, men or women? How many years longer are they expected to live?
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What type of government does the United States have? Does this surprise you?
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Author: Rene P. Cap
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