INTERESTING FACTS

Assignment: Research and select 15 facts about your state (you should have accomplished most of this research during computers). You can use your state books and the internet to find interesting facts about your state.

Expectations:

1. Number and list your facts in your BEST writing (printing or script). Skip a line between each fact.

2. Facts must be clearly explained:

    Example:  The Alamo is in Texas. (This is missing important information.)

                       What is the Alamo? Why is it important? What happened                                   there? Include important dates.

3.Write the facts in your own words.

  It is important that you understand what you are writing about. It may not make sense to you unless you reword the fact.

4. Write facts in neat, clear, and complete sentences.

5. Do not use basic state information for facts because that information has already been researched and handed in.

            Example:  The highest point in California is Mount Whitney at 14,494 feet.  (This is an example of state information.)

Please note:  Not all facts will require additional details. Some facts will be one sentence long. Example:  Maine is the biggest producer of toothpicks.

Look at your state’s tourism website to find photographs to help illustrate some (not all) of your interesting facts. You may also use www.50states.com

STATE MAP

We all got a chance to see some examples of maps that have been done before – your state book, classroom atlas, Regions book, etc.  We have discussed in class what you need to do for your own state map.

On the 8 ½ x 11 inch piece of paper I gave you… you are to draw a state map.  We have traced it in class. Your map will cover most of the paper. On this map you should include the following:

                                   * about 10 important cities

                                   * important bodies of water

                                   * the names of bordering states

                                   *mountain ranges in your state

                                   * any other landforms you may have

                                   * National Parks (if you have one)

                                   * a map key

You already have this information in your state folder. So use your information for help. I would suggest you work in pencil first. Then, go over words in fine tip markers, gel pens, or pens for cities and labeling. I would use colored pencils or Twistables for coloring (not crayons).

Remember, you need to take your time with this and color very neatly with short stroke coloring… any questions as you move along through this part of the project just ask Mrs. MacIntosh

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR STATE

RESEARCH TEMPLATE

Please use your state book, information sent from your state, Pingry Databases or 50States.com to find out the following facts about your state:

STATE  IDENTITY:

• Origin of your state’s name

The origin of my state is…

• The year your state was founded
• Your state’s song
• Your state’s motto
• Your state’s nickname

STATE STATISTICS:

• Largest city (population)
• Smallest city

The smallest city in Utah is Altamont with a population of 203.

• State Capital
• Highest geographical point
• Lowest geographical point

STATE SYMBOLS

• Flower
• Bird
• Tree
• Fish
• Gem
• Any other fun symbols you can come up with .

TOURISM, AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY MAP

This map is very similar to your state map in that you will use your state’s outline map to create it.

You have already created your symbols agricultural products and things made by industry. Now it’s time to place them on a map J! A great resource for your map can be found in your “state book.” Your map must include:

                       - A map key showing each of your “products” symbols and what                            they represent. Seven to ten products must be shown.

                       - Accurate locations of where these products are grown or                                 made in your state drawn on your map.

                       - Your map and its key must be neatly drawn and labeled.