United States Research Project

Each student is required to complete a report for the state he/she has chosen.  Your state report will be created using the PowerPoint program.

 

General Information:

 

Resources: (click on the picture to follow the link)

Slide 1:  Title Slide

  • Type the name of your state in large letters.
  • Type your first and last name, teacher, grade, and date
  • Include a large picture/outline of your state.

 http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif     50 states

Slide 2:  State Location

  • Choose another picture of  your state
  • List bordering states, bodies of water, countries
  • Nickname of state
  • Population
  • Motto
  • Date of Admission

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif     The U.S. 50

Slide 3:  State Symbols

  • State Flag
  • State Flower (label)
  • State Tree (label)
  • State Bird (label)
  • Colored pictures required for each

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif     Stately Knowledge

Slide 4:  Point of Interest (National Park, Historical Site, or Place of Interest)

  • Choose a place to visit
  • Describe the place
  • Include pictures on point of interest

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif     Fact Monster

Slide 5:  Famous Person

  • Choose a famous person from your state
  • Describe the person's life and tell of his/her accomplishments (this may require more than 1 slide)
  • Include picture of the person

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif     Awesome America

Slide 6:  License Plate/References

  • Include a picture of state license plate
  • List references (books, websites)

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif    USA Postcard Tour

 

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif     Enchanted Learning

 

 

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/clippard/4thgrade/wittenborn/us%20stripes.gif     License Plates from all 50 states