Introduction
In this webquest, you will explore the fifty states of the United States of America. You will learn the capital of the state, famous landmarks in each state, and other various information about our great states!
Task
The following tasks will need to be completed...
1. Choose one of our 50 states.
2. Be able to identify the capital and location on the map
3. Research other facts about your state.
4. Be ready to share your findings with the class.
Process
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/states.html - Print a state map!
http://www.teachersfirst.com/share/states/index-net.html - Great information, and pictures!
http://www.50states.com - State trivia
http://www.unitedstatestouristattractions.com/ - Attractions across the United States
http://www.infoplease.com/states.html - More state trivia
Use the links above to gather information.
Fill in outline with your research findings--file:///Users/tshapp700/Downloads/USStateProjectGraphicOrganizer.pdf
Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Internet Use |
Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. |
Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. |
Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. |
Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. |
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Quality of Information |
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. |
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. |
Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. |
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. |
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Notes |
Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion. |
Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized. |
Notes are recorded. |
Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders. |
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Organization |
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. |
Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. |
Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. |
The information appears to be disorganized. 8) |
Conclusion
This concludes our voyage across the country. Hopefully you enjoyed your trip and learned plenty about our country!
Credits
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
file:///Users/tshapp700/Downloads/USStateProjectGraphicOrganizer.pdf