Country+Reflection+MG

==La Playa Mas Bonita Esta En Costa Rica Por: MG ==

My Bookr report was on the country of **Costa Rica.**


 * These are the facts that I know about the country: **
 * 1) It is a Spanish speaking country.
 * 2) It is know for it's mountains and beaches.
 * 3) It is located in South America.


 * What do I need to know: **
 * 1) Things to do there.
 * 2) Places to stay.
 * 3) Best places to visit.
 * 4) Certain cities that offer certain things.


 * New Facts: **
 * 1) Costa Rica is located between Nicaragua and Panama.
 * 2) It separates the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of mexico.
 * 3) It's capital is San Jose.


 * 4. Go to Country Report to research more information about the country. **
 * And go to the CIA World FactBook **
 * Do not copy and paste, but make notes of information about the country here. **


 * 5. Decide on a specific focus for the brochure and decide on a target audience. Describe both here. **


 * 6. What language of persuasion will you use in the brochure. Explain with examples. **


 * 7. Use Open Office Text to create a 3-column, 2-sided brochure. Make sure the information is accurate. You may use creative commons images for the documents. **


 * Keep in mind the 4 principles of good design: Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, Proximity. **
 * Use //**CONTRAST**// to “pull” the viewer in, create hierarchy, and make it easy to pick out important information
 * Use //**ALIGNMENT**// to unify and organize the page(s) and publication(s), and make text easy to read and understand
 * Use //**REPETITION**// to unite, join, and fuse the pages and publication(s) together, and provide a consistent “look and feel”
 * Use //**PROXIMITY**// to indicate relationships and create visual connections between elements.


 * 8. Export the final document as a jpg and upload it to your wiki page. **

I got all my pictures from http://www.countryreports.org/country/CostaRica/gallery.htm

= Assessment Rubric =

Based on Science Leadership Academy Rubric

- Does student plan and structure the project thoughtfully and purposefully? ||  ||   ||   ||   || - Does student demonstrate the understanding of ideas through inquiry, research, analysis, or experience? ||  ||   ||   ||   || - Does student use a variety of skills and strategies to apply knowledge to the problem or project? ||  ||   ||   ||   || - Does student take the necessary steps to fully realize the project goals? ||  ||   ||   ||   || - Does student effectively communicate the central ideas of the project? ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Exceeds Expectations 4 || Meets Expectations 3 || Approaches Expectations 2 || Does Not Meet Expectations 1 ||
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