Introduction
Ms. Watkins is planning her summer vacation early this year and she needs your help! Each of you have been assigned a region of the United States to research so that Ms. Watkins can decide where she will go on vacation! You will learn about the geography, landscape, culture, and background of your region, then report back to your classmates and Ms. Watkins so she can get planning! 
Task
Your task is to research the region you have picked! You need to find the following information:
- What is the relative location of your region?
- What kind of geography does your region have?
- What kind of climate does your region have?
- What kind of natural resources does your region have?
Once you find all of this information, you will report back to your classmates and Ms. Watkins so she can pick a region and start planning her summer vacation!
Evaluation
Information sheet (13 pts)
- 3 Relative locations of your region. (3 pts)
- What is the geography of your region? (3 pts)
- What kind of climate does your region have? (Temperatures, precipitation, and natual disasters.) (4pts)
- What kinds of natural resources does your region have? (3 pts)
Presention (10 pts)
- Speak clearly and at a good volume. (3 pts)
- Present information clearly (use complete sentences!) (3 pts)
- Professional body language (stands up straight, makes eye contact with audience) (4 pts)
Presentation notes (24 pts)
- Writes facts about 9 Sister Cities. (9 pts)
- Writes facts about 6 U.S. Regions. (6 pts)
- Answers questions on worksheet after presentations. (9 pts)