Researching A State

Introduction

You will each be picking a state to research.  The state of choice must not be chosen by any other students.  This state report is a research assignment that requires you to find facts and details about a state.  This WebQuest will hel you with your research.  Once you have completed the research portion, you will  showcase your infomation by making a PowerPoint presentation. 

Task

* Click on the link below to print the state information worksheet which lists what infomation you need to find about your state.

* Use the weblinks on the process page to help you fill out your state report worksheet.

* Be sure to answer all sections of the worksheet to obtain full credit for this project.

* Once you have collected all the information, it will need to be put into a PowerPoint presentation.

Process

The websites below are a great way to begin collecting your information for your state report.  It is important to make sure any other websites are credible websites.  If you find one you would like to use, please show it to me first.

 

http://www.50states.com

http://kids.gov

http://factmonster.com

http://www.theus50.com

 

Create your PowerPoint presentationfrom all of the information you gathered on your state report worksheet. You may use the class computers or the computer lab for this.