The Crossing

Introduction This novel is set in Juarez, Mexico. You will have an opportunity to learn more about Mexico and about what it is like for the children who live there by completing this project.

Task

Create a Guide to Mexico. Your guide should have the following sections.

1. Moments in Mexican History

2. Mexican Food and Clothing

3. Mexican Religion, Customs and Tradition

4. Sports and Recreation

5. Children in Mexico

The Process

1. Use the following links to gather information on the above topics. (You may want to cut and paste to a "Word Document" as you explore these sites)

http://www.tulane.edu/~rouxbee/children/mexico5.html

http://www.tulane.edu/~rouxbee/children/mexico.html

http://www.citi-guide.com/j-hist.htm

http://www.mexonline.com/culture.htm

2. Include a map of Mexico in your guide.

http://psalm40.org/mex_map.html

3. Add illustrations, sketches, photographs etc. to make your guide interesting and informative.

4. Create an index and cover for your guide.

How you will be Graded:

· Finished report should be 3 - 5 pages

· Your product meets the task criteria

· Guide is largely computer generated (Font 12 - 14)

· Evidence of research

· Evidence of revision and editing

· Attempt to create a unique, informational and creative guide book