State Project

You will be creating a multimedia project on a state.

Click here for a list of who is doing which state.

All sections must include text and visual (pictures) information.

PROJECTS Due January 12th

The following is the information you need to include in your Google Slides presentation: a description and the points each is worth.

Click here for a self-assessment and checklist to keep track of what you have completed. Once you have made a copy of the checklist, you can find it in your Google Drive.

Location 2 pts

Include a map of the entire United States with your state identified.

Historical Background 4 points

Provide a historical background for your State. Identify the year it became a state. Identify the circumstances before, during, and after it became a state.

Description of Major Parks and Landmarks 4 points

What are the major points of interest? Where should I visit if I were going there? Describe the major state parks, national parks, and scenic landmarks. For example, if you were doing California, you might include places like Yosemite (National Park), the Hollywood sign (landmark), Pfeiffer Big Sur (State Park), and more. Include 4 points of interest.

Screencast a Point of Interest 4 Points

Choose a point of interest that someone should visit if they were in your state. This should be a new point of interest in addition to the ones listed in the parks and landmarks section. Make a screencast using Google Maps to show the point of interest. Explain why someone should go there, what they can do, and what you see in the screencast. (30 to 60 seconds)

Description of important sports teams 4 points

Sports play a major role in American Culture. Each state has specific sports or teams that it identifies with. Include information about major sports teams from MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, etc. If your state doesn't have any professional teams, they most likely have important college teams like Alabama for example doesn't have a professional team, but they are very invested in the Alabama Crimson Tide. You can also include information about other sports that are important for the area. For example, surfing in Hawaii or Sled Dog Racing in Alaska.

Information about Famous People who were born in your state 4 points

Who are they and why are they famous? Include people that you think are relevant to you or your classmates. Include people you think your classmates would know. (Choose between 2-4 people)

Information of State Symbols (10 different symbols you choose) (1 slide each) 2 points each

Symbol Examples (You can select from this list OR find other state symbols and include those):

State Bird

State Animal

State Flower

State Tree

State Fish

State Rock or Gemstone

State insect

State Quarter

State Motto

State Song

State Seal

State Nickname

Name of current Governor 2 points

Name and background of the current Governor of your state

Current Population and Land Area 2 points

Include the current population as of the most recent census data, as well as the land area in square miles.

Fun Facts 2 points

Include any fun facts that you learned while researching your state. This is a place to include any information that you find interesting that is not already included in another section of the report.

Flag 4 points

Picture and historical information on the importance of the flag.

Map 4 points

Include a map of your state with the five largest cities labeled. Include the capital of the state, even if it is not one of the largest cities. Use Map Hub (4 pts)

Commercial For Your State 4 points

You will create a commercial to get people to come to visit your state. Create a separate short Google slide deck showing only pictures of the best parts of your state. You should show pictures of things people can do and places people should visit. Use Screencastify to do a voiceover and explain each picture. (See help video below)

Moving Time 4 Points

Convince the audience why they should move to your state. Include exactly where they should live in the state and 3 key reasons why they should move to that location in your state.

Works Cited 4 points

Copy and paste the website URL to this slide to keep track of where you got your information. You should also have a URL pasted to the speaker notes in each slide. You don't need a picture for this slide.

Quiz and Class Feedback 4 points

Create a quiz/feedback Google Form for your presentation.

Art Piece 8 points

Each state has unique license plates. Some states have multiple license plates. Choose a license plate and make an art piece. You can also choose to make an artistic representation of any state symbol or location. Then take a picture and include it in your project.

Presentation 20 points

You must present your work to the class. You may pre-record your presentation using Screencastify or you may present live in front of the class.

The following is the breakdown of the 20 points for the presentation:

On-time - 5 points

Voice Volume - 5 points

Information was easy to read and in a logical order - 5 points

Know the information - 5 points

Total 100 points