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 Govenor Chris Christie to discover all the favorite ice cream spots throughout the Jersey Shore! Can you help him find them?
Another task Govenor Christie 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 travellers???
Task
ATTENTION
ALL TRAVELLERS!!!
Your tasks
(including Govenor Christie'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 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 Miss Altes before you print anything out!
You are allowed to use ONE technology PER GROUP. You can use a chrome book, an iPad, or ask use the Library computer for assistance.
***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://newjerseyfun.facts.co/newjerseyfunfactsforkids/newjerseyfunfacts…
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, or come grab a fun puzzle of New Jersey to work on individually!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newjersey/
http://www.visitnj.org/nj/history
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/us_state_games/newjersey/
Evaluation
G R A D I N G
R U B R I C~
***ASK THE QUESTION... DID I?***
Excellent 8-10 pts Very Good 5-7 pts Poor 4-2 pts
Had strong components of Had good components of collage. Poor components. Did collage. No spelling or grammar Missing a few componenets, with little of collage. errors. a few errors. No effort.
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!
GOVENOR CHRISTIE IS GOING TO BE THRILLED TO HEAR ABOUT THE ICE CREAM SHOPPES AND LIGHTHOUSES! ;-)