N. American Cities Presentation

Mr. Smith – Geography

N. American Cities Presentation

Assigned: 18 September, 2007

Assignment:

Most of North America’s population is concentrated in urban areas. Depending on the location and demographics, cities even within a country can show an amazing amount of cultural diversity. In order to get a deeper understanding of cultural particulars in North America, each student will be expected to choose a city and create a presentation on it to give to the rest of the class. Please keep this sheet to be turned in with your presentation – (no writing is required here, but you must have things to present in class).

Details and Requirements:

- The presentation must include a visual component such as a poster with pictures, or a PowerPoint presentation. It will be due on Tuesday, 25 September, 2007.

- Overall, the presentation must be at least 5 minutes long, but no longer than 10 minutes.

- Your subject city must have a population of at least one million, or be a state/province capital. The city must be in either the U.S. or Canada.

- Things to include about your city presentation:

o Give a feel for the local flavor and culture

o History, demographics, and economy of the area

o Any other details that makes your city unique or helps to define itself

o You must also cite where you got your information (if you use wikipedia, you must also have at least 3 other sources)

Content _____ / 25

Form _____/ 15

Citing Sources _____/ 5

TOTAL _____/ 45