Let's Write a report about our Favorite State.
Step One:
Take Notes. Download the Word document below.
Next Google your state. Copy and paste the information under the headings listed on sheet
Start here for research:
General information about States
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/stateshc.html
State Symbols-seal, bird, tree, song, etc.
KidZone Geography - flags and symbols50States.com
http://www.classbrain.com/artstate/publish/
http://www.usstatereports.com/
http://www.abcteach.com/States/StateTOC.htm
Use a hightlighter to pick out the important facts.
Step Two:
Open up Inspiration from the computer . Type the important notes under each category. Click and turn the graphic organizer into an outline.
Step Three:
Create a report by turning each section of the outline into a paragraph. You should have notes under each section. You can check by looking at the outline below.
State Name
I. Introduction
II. Symbols for your state, flower, flag, ect
III. History
A. Timeline
C. E vents
IV. Geography
A. Description
B. Landforms
C. Biome
D. Animal and Plant Life
E. Land use of natural resources
V. Weather and Climate
VI. People and economy
A. population
B. population centers
C. manufacturing
D. agriculture
E. transportation
F. communication
III. Government
A. State
B. Local
VII. Educational System
VIII. Arts and Leisure
A. Architecture
B. Sports
C. Outdoor Activities
D. Famous People
IX. Interesting Facts
X. Reaction to the report
A. Why chosen
B. What did you find interesting
C. Where would you visit
Step Four:
After you have typed in all the interesting information go back and add clip art and pictures.
You want to add these last so you can place them right where you want them to be.