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Geography 8- North America
Ms. Kang
Course outline
January
1 Project - 1/30 Th
1 Quiz - 1/23 Th
1 Test - 1/30 Th
Some homework?
Map of North america
countries in NA
Topography
Satellite view
political map
Languages & influence
NA- Population Density
America and its states
50 stars represent 50 states in USA
Project - State Research ReportState Tourism Director Project
- Choose one of the states in the US where you want to complete your research report on.
- You will be the tourism director of the state you chose.
- Conduct a research about your state to gather information and to create an informational report.
- Your report should be informative, creative, authentic, and persuasive.
Visual Representation- PPT slides- Posters- Tour Pamphlet- Etc.
PPT Slides
Project Composition1. Visual Presentation 40%
a. Organizationb. clarityc. Completenessd. Unitye. Visually attractive
2. Written Report 60%a. Persuasiveb. Grammar/Spellingc. Informatived. indepth researche. Comprehension
on your report, you should include:1. Introduction - introduce your state and why you chose
it. This should be a persuasive paragraph to try to get people to visit your state
2. Geography - Write a paragraph about the most important physical features of your state. (i.e. mountains, rivers, lakes..)
3. Things to see and do - Make a list of places you would recommend to tourist. (i.e. tourist attractions, national parks, historical landmarks) and provide an explanation for each place.
Project - cont’d1. Agriculture, Industry, and Economy - How do people
sustain a living in your state? What do they grow and how do they make profit?
2. History - One important historical event of your state.
3. Interesting facts4. Colleges and Universities - make a list of the names
of 2-3 colleges and/or universities from your state. Include the city the colleges is located and what they are known for.
Choose your state by the end of this week
2nd floor - G4 class
First come first serve:) Only one person per state. Individual project.
