·You need a poster size poster board (anything 11x17 or bigger) with the thickness greater than paper (color and thickness is your choice as long as it is not thin like paper)
Your poster must include the following anywhere (typed and pasted on or written clearly) on the poster:
1. A picture or drawing of your state, labeled boldly and clearly
2. The capital labeled clearly
3. The state bird, flower and tree (words or pictures)
4. The population of the state written clearly
5. The year it became a state written clearly
6. The state flag (draw or print and glue a picture of it)
7. Name at least one main or popular crop grown in the state
8. Any landforms (names of popular mountains, beaches, or does it consist of wetlands? Etc.)
9. Three interesting facts (list resources used to find these facts on the back of the poster. If you use a web site, write the web address on the back of the poster, if you used a book, write the name of the book on the back of the poster, etc.)
10. Have a “tourist” section on the poster that includes:
a. At least two famous landmarks
b. At least one historic site
c. List the state motto
d. List the state website
e. Choose one or all of the following options: list an amusement park, a scenic route, or a state park
The back of your poster should include the following:
1. Your name
2. Homeroom teacher
3. Due date
4. Rubric checklist (glue on)
5. Resource list: YOU MUST USE AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT RESOURCES FOR THIS POSTER, LIST THEM ON THE BACK OF THE POSTER
Ideas for researching a state:
· State web site
· S.S. book
· Encyclopedias
· The National Geographic books on The Southeast read in class (check out with teacher if you want to bring it home)
· Research books in the library
Rubric:
Overall neatness and creativity of the poster 20pts
Items 1-9 on the assignment sheet included 40pts
Tourist section 20pts
Back of poster items included 10pts
Resource credibility and list 10pts
Total 100pts
