Introduction
W E L C O M E
to New Jersey!
Today, we are going on a road trip throughout
the beautiful, Garden State of New Jersey!
BUCKLE UP!!!
It's going to be a bumpy ride!
ERRRRR! Stop the Car!!!
We have been asked by Governor Murphy to discover all the favorite spots throughout the Jersey Shore! Can you help him find them?
Another task Governor Murphy is asking us to do is to list all of the lighthouses in the beautiful state of New Jersey? Do you think you can handle that travelers???
Task
ATTENTION
ALL TRAVELERS!!!
Your additional tasks,(not including Govenor Murphy's tasks), are as follows:
1. You will work with a partner to locate the state's information (capital, bird, flower, destinations, beaches, entertainers, etc.) Feel free to add any cool and interesting facts!
2. You and your partner will research the 4 regions of New Jersey and find at least 5 facts about the region, a few fun things to do there, and why is the region important.
2. You and your partner will design your own collage of the state. Please be sure to be creative and to have fun with it!
3. Have fun learning about our amazing state!
You will need access to the Internet to look up any information about New Jersey.
****You can PRINT OUT images, HOWEVER, please check with Ms. Russo before you print anything out!
You are allowed to use technology for research, please divide up tasks to make the project run smoothly. You will be creating a flip grid commercial for New Jersey region of your choice and discussing why people should visit.
***The Internet is a GREAT TOOL to build your knowledge!***
Below are some links to click on to find some of the information for the State of New Jersey.
http://www.50states.com/facts/new-jersey.htm
http://www.visitnj.org/nj/history/lighthouses
***At the end of this assignment, you will be graded as to what is expected of you. Please be sure to check out the Evaluation tab for the grading rubric.
Process
Now that we have all of our information! It's time to create and design our collage!!
1. Please be sure to use all of the information you have researched from the Internet, even the cool, interesting facs you've stumpled upon!
*** Don't forget about Govenor Christie's tasks!!
2. Make sure you and your partner are both designing the collage together! Use fun colors, pictures, and creativity! :-)
3. Once you are done, click on one or two of the links below to check out some fascinating facts on New Jersey.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newjersey/
http://www.visitnj.org/nj/history
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/us_state_games/newjersey/
4. You will record a flip grid commercial about a region of your choice and activities that you can do there for fun anmd entertainment. You will also be creating a collage and a flip book of the regions.
Evaluation
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Historical Events and/or Historical Persons included |
2 or less Historical facts included |
3 Historical fact included |
4-5 Historical facts included |
6 or more Historical facts included |
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Economic Factors for New Jersey - past and present |
Does not include any Economic Factors |
2 Economic Factor is included |
3 Economic Factors are included |
4 or more Economic factors are included |
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Geography fun facts |
No Geography fun facts are included |
1 fun fact is included |
2 fun facts are included |
3 or more fun facts are included |
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Visual Presentation |
Information is unclear or has no creativity |
Information is presented with little knowledge and minimal creativity |
Information is presented with acceptable knowledge and creativity |
Information is presented with knowledge and creativity |
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Conclusion
GREAT JOB TRAVELLERS!
WHAT A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE ROADS OF NEW JERSEY!
I HOPE YOU LEARNED A LOT ABOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY!