State Project Update

A letter will be sent home on Monday (2/13) with this information as well.

Amended 5^th Grade State Project Guidelines

The State Projects consist of 3 main parts:

1.   A classroom presentation/report that is between 4-6 minutes in length.  This must be in the student’s own words.

2.   A shoebox float

3.   A trifold brochure (done in computer class)

The report should include information and illustrations of the following:

a.   state flag

b.   state bird

c.    state flower

d.   state nickname

e.   license plate

f.     primary natural resources

g.   main geologic features

h.   map of the state

i.      state seal

j.      a brief history of the state; including the date of statehood

 Please have students do their own drawings for the illustrations.  The information for the report should be secured in a presentation folder.

The shoebox float should represent the highlight(s) of the state in 3D format.  For example, New York could have the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and/or Niagara Falls built on the top of the decorated box.

         The trifold brochure is done in the computer lab but students will need to bring the information with them.  Student’s research should include information that might be used in a travel brochure such as:

a.   cultural highlights

b.   recreational activities

c.    climate and weather

d.   educational institutions

e.   famous people

f.     historical monuments, museums, etc.

g.   sports teams

Please note that students need all of their research no later than March 12.

This research is to be done at home and brought to school for the computer project.  This can be in a notebook or folder

The state reports will be presented on Friday, April 20^th.