Introduction
INTRODUCTION
A state report requires you to learn details and facts about one of the 50 United States. You will do all your research online using websites that provide information about the 50 states, learning as much as you can about your assigned state. Once you've become an expert on your state, you will create a presentation and teach your fellow classmates all you've learned.
Everything you need in order to succesfully complete your research is here in this WebQuest. Curious about what you need to learn and know about your state? Click on the "Task" tab to find out and begin your research journey!
Task
TASK
- You will receive a State Report Worksheet.
- You will research online using the websites provided to you within the "Process" tab of the WebQuest.
- Completely fill in the information required by the State Report Worksheet. Write neatly and spell correctly!
- Create a presentation of the information you have learned.
- Present the information you've learned to your teacher and classmates.
Process
PROCESS
1. Do your online research using the following websites:
50 States.com Use for fun facts
The US50: Quick Facts answer most of the first page.
Fact Monster: Famous People are at the bottom of the page after you choose your state.
e Reference Desk: History Timelines
2. Record the information you learn on your State Report Worksheet. Write neatly and make sure you record the information using the correct spelling.
3. Create a report presentation so that you can share your expertise about your assigned state with your classmates and teacher.
4. Have fun!
Evaluation
EVALUATION
| CATEGORY | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| INFORMATION | Project includes almost none of the information required by the State Report Worksheet. | Project includes some information required by the State Report Worksheet. | Project includes most information required by the State Report Worksheet. | Project includes all information required by the State Report Worksheet. |
| PRESENTATION | Presentation includes almost none of the information required by the State Report Worksheet. | Presentation includes some information required by the State Report Worksheet. | Presentation includes most information required by the State Report Worksheet. | Presentation includes all information required by the State Report Worksheet. |
| CONVENTIONS | There are many grammar, spelling, and formatting errors in the project. | There are several grammar, spelling, or formatting errors in the project. | There are few grammar, spelling, or formatting errors in the project. | There are no grammar, spelling, or formatting errors in the project. |
Conclusion
CONCLUSION
Congratulations! You have completed your State Report WebQuest!
You have not only learned about your assigned state, but have learned how to use online tools to learn new information. You have also learned how to take accurate notes and convert that information into a report. Finally, you have shared your expertise through a class presentation.
You should be very proud of yourself and your accomplishment!
Teacher Page
My name is ________________________________________________________
State Report Worksheet: Basic Information
My state is _____________________________________________________________
1. Map: Find a good image online and paste it into a Google Doc.
2. Population: ______________________________ people.
3. Area (total): _____________________square miles.
Water area: _______________ square miles.
Land area: ________________ square miles.
4. Region (circle one): Northeast Southeast Midwest Southwest West
5. State capitol: _____________________________________________________________
6. State nickname: ___________________________________________________________
How did it get that nickname? _________________________________________________
7. Date of admission (date that it became a state): ___________________________________
It was the ________ state admitted to the United States.
8. State flag:
a. Find a good image online and save a copy in your Google Doc.
b. Describe what is on the state flag. What do the pictures, symbols, and/or colors mean? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
9. State seal:
a. Find a good image online and save a copy in your Google Doc.
b. Describe what is on the state seal. What do the pictures, symbols, and/or colors mean? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
10. State motto: _____________________________________________________________
My name is _________________________________________________________
State Report Worksheet: Symbols
My state is _________________________________________________________________
1. State flower: ______________________________________________________________
a. Find a good image online and save a copy in your Google Doc.
b. Write one good sentence describing the state flower: _____________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
2. State bird: _______________________________________________________________
a. Find a good image online and save a copy in your Google Doc.
b. Write one good sentence describing the state bird: _______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
3. State animal: _____________________________________________________________
a. Find a good image online and save a copy in your Google Doc.
b. Write one good sentence describing the state animal: _____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
4. State tree: _______________________________________________________________
a. Find a good image online and save a copy in your Google Doc.
b. Write one good sentence describing the state tree: _______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
5. Other state symbols:
a. Does your state have any other symbols? What are they? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
b. Find a good image online for each and save copies in your Google Doc.
My name is _________________________________________________________
State Report Worksheet: 3 Famous People
My state is
_________________________________________________________
Find three famous people from your state. For each, write down their name, their birth and death dates, and at least one good sentence about why they are famous.
1. Name: _________________________________________________________________
Born: _____________________________ Died: __________________________________
He or she is famous because __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
2. Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Born: _____________________________ Died: ____________________________________
He or she is famous because ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Born: _____________________________ Died: _____________________________________
He or she is famous because ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
My name is _________________________________________________________
State Report Worksheet: Historical Timeline
My state is _________________________________________________________________
Find five of the most important events in the history of your state. For each, tell what happened and why it was important.
1. Date: ___________________________ Place: __________________________________ What happened? ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
It was important because _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
2. Date: __________________________ Place: __________________________________
What happened? ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
It was important because _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
My name is _________________________________________________________
State Report Worksheet: Historical Timeline
My state is _________________________________________________________________
3. Date: __________________________ Place: __________________________________
What happened? ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
It was important because _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
4. Date: __________________________ Place: __________________________________
What happened? ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
It was important because _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
5. Date: __________________________ Place: __________________________________
What happened? ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
It was important because _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________