Process

Follow these directions to complete your Basic Facts: 

You will research SIX things about the region and write them on the Basic Facts Cut Out:

Inside the map:

1.  State names, in the correct locations. (not the abbreviations)

2.  One professional sports team from the region & what sport it is.  Write it in its state. 

(example: Carolina Panthers, NFL - written in North Carolina)

3.  One famous person from the region & why s/he is famous.  Write it in the state. 

(example: Frank Epperson, invented the popsicle - written in California)

Outside the map, inside the square:

4.  The region's climate

Climate is the long-term weather pattern in a particular area. 

5.  Major geographical features

Geographical features are  landforms and ecosystems... like rivers, oceans, mountains, valleys, forests, plains, etc. 

6.  One fun fact of your choice... the cooler & more unique, the better!

U.S. State Facts

• • Northeast

  • Southeast

  • Midwest

  • Southwest

  • West

Remember to write your name on the top right corner. 

Follow these directions to complete your flyer:

1.  Choose a National Park from your region. Use the state filter to make it quick and easy to choose. 

2.  Fold and glue your flyer.  Add information about the park:

Front 

The front should have the park’s name, a drawing of it, and what state it is in.  

Make sure to use color.  You want your flyer to stand out.

Inside 

• Two landforms   (a natural shape on the earth's surface, such as a mountain or a valley)

• Three attractions. (camping, canoeing, hiking, biking…etc.)

• Selling Point: Explain why people should visit the park.  Use complete sentences 

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