Trip Across the U.S.A.

Congratulations, __________________________! You got the job! You are the new Director of Marketing for the Department of Tourism for the state of _____________________________! The purpose of this letter is to congratulate you and also to inform you of your first task for your new job! You are to design a travel brochure for our beautiful state! It should be a tri-fold paper that makes people want to visit our state. The following information must be included: name and pictures of the state, state bird, state flower, flag with motto next to it, and chief products (manufacturing, agriculture, mining). Also include the population, land area, famous people, date of statehood, number of state, and state nickname. Of course, you can include other fun facts you find also! In addition, you must DRAW and COLOR a map of the state and include 5-10 cities (use a star to show where the capital is located, and a dot for the others) and rivers and lakes and important landforms. The rivers and lakes should be drawn in blue and all should be labeled, including the cities. Finally, the most important part of the project is to write a paragraph explaining why someone should visit your state, included on your brochure. This is your chance to make your state shine! Be sure to include any landmarks and special places of interest. This paragraph needs to be included on the brochure. Tell your visitors the things they can look forward to doing when they come to visit! 

You will give a report the week of May 5th, so be sure to know your information well! Once again, congratulations! I know I chose the right person! I’m sure you will do a fabulous job! 

Notes:

• Pictures, brochures, and souvenirs may be brought in to share on the day you will present your state to your classmates.

Project Due Date :  Monday, May 5th

Below is an example of Missouri. I hope this helps!

Name ____________________________________

Social Studies Travel Brochure Evaluation 

State Bird (5) _______________

State flower (5) _______________

State flag with motto (5) _______________

Map of your state with

       5-10 cities (5) _______________

       lakes/rivers (5) _______________

Chief products (5) _______________

Important Facts (20) _______________  (land area, population, date of statehood, number, nickname)

Famous People (5) _______________

Paragraph (15) _______________

Promptness (5) _______________

Behavior (5) _______________

Follows directions (5) ______________

Knowledge of state (5) ______________  (able to answer questions)

Effort (10) ______________

Total: _______________