State Project! Let's have some fun!
Grade Five
Exploring a State: Case Study
Exploring a State: Case Study
Please check out the weekly Teams Channels for accurate, up-to-date steps, directions, and due dates. Use this webpage ONLY for ideas, not for directions or due dates. Due to the fact that we utilize Teams for our assignment details and due dates, the projects and time line for completion of these projects may not reflect the exact details that are found on this page. Please check out the Fifth Grade Writing Teams Assignment Channel for accurate, up-to-date steps, directions, and due dates. Use this webpage ONLY for ideas, not for directions or due dates.
See the Fifth Grade Writing Teams Assignment Channel for more accurate directions and expectations.
***Please note: the sixth graders are doing a country project. Please do not get confused if you see an editing mistake or ideas for the "country project" that the sixth graders are pursuing. You may apply the "country project" ideas for your state project.
State Case Study Packet:
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND ON THE FIFTH GRADE TEAMS PAGE IS MORE ACCURATE AND MORE UP-TO-DATE THAN THE STATE CASE STUDY PACKET PDF BELOW. I would recommend that you refer to the directions found ON TEAMS that are more up-to-date than than using the PDF of the State Project Study Packet found below. The PDF found below is for added reference and ideas.
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Fifth Grade State Food Celebration and Poster Project Details:
- *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND ON THE FIFTH GRADE TEAMS PAGE IS MORE ACCURATE AND MORE UP-TO-DATE THAN THE STATE CASE STUDY PACKET PDF BELOW. I would recommend that you refer to the directions found ON TEAMS that are more up-to-date rather than using the PDF of the State Project Study Packet found below. The PDF found below is just a reference for ideas.
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Websites:
- National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/?source=sitenav Travel Guides.
- Landmark United States: http://landmarkunitedstates.com/states.php
- *****Rome2Rio.com This is an amazing site that will tell you the different travel options to reach your destination. Rome2rio is a multimodal transport search engine that launched in April 2011. Rome2rio's platform is capable of long-distance trip planning as well as local journey planning.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- www.everyculture.com
- www.lonelyplanet.com This site will give you much information about all aspects of the state that you plan to visit. I highly recommend that you spend some time searching for information and ideas about your trip on this site. Lonely Planet is an excellent website and resource for finding information about the state in which you “plan to visit.”
- www.expedia.com This site will help you compare flights around the United States.
- www.mapquest.com This site will help you determine directions to various airport throughout the United States, how many miles to your destination, and how much gas will cost for your trip.
- www.tripadvisor.com This site will help you find hotels and other deals.
- Cost2drive.com
- www.Amtrack.com Get your train and bus tickets or other Thruway services on Amtrak.com to travel over 500 destinations via 30 plus train routes in the USA and Canada.
- www.trivago.com/Hotel-PriceComparison Never Pay Full Price on Hotels. Compare over 200 Booking Sites!
Save Time and Money · Act Fast for Great Deals · No Ads or Pop-ups
Types: City Hotels, Spa Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Eco-Friendly Hotels, Airport Hotels
Find the Best Rate. - KAYAK: https://www.kayak.com/horizon/sem/flights/general?lang=en&gclid=CO_htdufw8wCFRFahgodqrYIew&aid=13702900017 KAYAK is a travel search engine. KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the flight or hotel that suits you best.
- Travelocity: https://www.travelocity.com/Flights
Best Deals on Flights & Tickets. ... You can always find the best deals for flights when you book with Travelocity. Whether you’re flying for business or leisure you can easily compare flight times and airfare to all the popular destinations in the U.S. - Priceline: Over 300,000 Hotels w/Great Prices. Best Price Guarantee on All Hotels! https://www.priceline.com/home/?lrdr=secure&defproduct=hotels&rdhgen=Y&adp=1t3&kw=hotel&gclid=CKDdpYChw8wCFVZahgodHLoBFw&refclickid=D%3AcHOTEL10523717630HOTELS6g31759737012190382172kwd-15043640|9005801&query=hotel&match=e&refid=PLGOOGLECPC&slingshot=33
Social Studies Project:
Case Study of a State
Case Study of a State
- Each student will choose a state that is of interest to the student. Each student will imagine that he or she is planning a trip to this state.
- Each student will complete a thorough case study on a state of their choice. There will be several projects that will be due throughout the remainder of the school year- culminating with a wonderful international celebration.
- The State Poster is to be worked on AT HOME. Students will NOT be allotted time to work on the State Poster in class.
- While working on all other projects besides the State Poster, students will work as individuals to collect information, to consult about which websites are helpful and appropriate, and to help choose relevant, interesting information.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION.
- The projects found below are part of a list of projects that will be assigned throughout the remainder of the school year. Students will be given specific due dates for each of the projects that will be assigned.
- This list is to inform students and parents of the projects that are to come, depending on the time that is left in the school year. You may want to start thinking about the projects, collecting information, and planning your project allowing your creativity to shine through.
- The following projects will help you gain the information that you need to prepare yourself for the trip.
EXTRA CREDIT
Case Study End-of-the-year Project: Brochure
PLEASE SEE THE LESSONS BELOW FOR DETAILS OF THE REQUIREMENTS.
EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the Travel Brochure
Travel Brochure: EXTRA CREDIT
EXTRA CREDIT
Complete the Travel Brochure
EXTRA CREDIT
Travel Brochure: EXTRA CREDIT
Complete the Travel Poster project: this poster is for a grade.
Travel Poster: FOR A GRADE
SAMPLE POSTERS AND DISPLAYS:
Case Study End-of-the-year Project: Brochure
PLEASE SEE THE LESSONS BELOW FOR DETAILS OF THE REQUIREMENTS.
EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the Travel Brochure
Travel Brochure: EXTRA CREDIT
EXTRA CREDIT
Complete the Travel Brochure
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Travel Brochure: EXTRA CREDIT
- Make a travel brochure that would include many important details about the state you are planning on visiting.
- Be sure to add many of the cultural aspects of your state including:
- food
- music
- art
- fashion
- architecture
- literature
- language
- transportation
- money
- tourist sights
- tourist activities
- Be sure that your brochure is colorful.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE THAT YOUR GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION ARE CORRECT!!!
- Be sure that your brochure is enticing, inviting people to come to your state.
- Be sure to include several important tourist sights or activities that a visitor could partake in.
- Be sure you include several paragraphs or catchy phrases or captions describing the sights or activities.
- Include contact information from the Internet.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION.
- The State Brochure is to be worked on AT HOME. Students will NOT be allotted time to work on the State Brochure in class.
- Students will present their projects in the form of a speech on the due date listed above.
Complete the Travel Poster project: this poster is for a grade.
- Dollar General sells poster boards for a very reasonable price. One student has mentioned that he purchased his poster board for $1.00 at Dollar General. If a student is not able to get to the store to purchase a poster board, all students know that they have an option of making a brochure or a booklet out of computer paper found in our classroom.
Travel Poster: FOR A GRADE
- Design a poster that would entice someone to come visit your state.
- Be sure to add many of the cultural aspects of your STATE including:
- food
- music
- art
- fashion
- architecture
- literature
- language (words and/or phrases that are used in this state that might be diferent than other states
- transportation
- tourist sights
- tourist activities
- Be sure that your poster is colorful.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE THAT YOUR GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION ARE CORRECT!!!
- Be sure that your poster is enticing, inviting people to come to your state.
- Be sure to include several important tourist sights or activities that a visitor could partake in.
- Be sure you include several paragraphs or catchy phrases or captions describing the sights or activities.
- Include contact information from the Internet.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
- You may also add items or props to your display. See below for ideas.
- The State Poster is to be worked on AT HOME. Students will NOT be allotted time to work on the State Poster or the State Brochure in class.
- Students will present their projects in the form of a speech on the due date listed above.
SAMPLE POSTERS AND DISPLAYS:
See the Fifth Grade Writing Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations.
Introduction to our awesome research!
Introductory write-up. See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations.
Homework: Introductory write-up (at least two paragraphs). And Project Two: State Map and State Flag (see below for directions). If these projects are completed. Begin The Food Project, Project Six. (Scroll down for directions.) See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT FOR DETAILS.
Classwork:
- Students will type up a two-paragraph introduction to their state project while answering the questions below.
- The goal for this week is for students to decide on a state that they wish to "visit."
- Students will peruse the instructions and all of the projects that are listed on this web page to get ideas of which state they wish to "visit."
- Students will decide on which state they wish to visit.
- Students will type up a list of all the questions that they have about their state. They will need to type up at least 10 questions about their state.
- Students will use the list of questions that they wrote in their notebook to begin brainstorming research questions that they wish to be able to answer by the end of this project.
- Students will consider the following questions:
- Which state will you visit?
- Which part of that state will you visit?
- What is the purpose of your adventure, the reason for your adventure?
- Will you visit cities?
- Will you camp?
- Will you visit baseball stadiums? Football stadiums?
- Will you go to the beach? Etc.
- What would you like to do and see on your adventure?
- Will you go to museums?
- Will you go to state parks?
- Will you go to National Parks?
- What research question do you wish to be able to answer by the end of the project?
- Keep in mind, students are NOT answering the research question in the introductory paragraphs. We will be spending several weeks researching in order to be able to answer the research questions well.
- Students will present their answers in the form of a speech.
- Students will answer the above questions in two paragraphs in a word document.
- Students will answer the above questions and type the answers in two paragraphs.
- When you are finished with this assignment, begin working on PROJECT TWO: State Map and State Flag. See below for details.
Directions: PROJECT ONE, Introductory Write-up
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PROJECT TWO: State Map and State Flag Project. See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES. THIS IS EXTRA CREDIT.
Homework due: Project One: Introductory Write-up (at least two paragraphs). And complete Project Two: State Map and State Flag (see below for directions). If these projects are completed. Begin The Food Project, Project Six. (Scroll down for directions.) See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
Classwork:
State Map and State Flag Directions. See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
(Please note: several of the following examples are drawings of the sixth grade country maps. They are being posted as samples of how professional the maps look when colored with crayon and outlined in Ultra Fine Point Sharpie.)
Homework due: Project One: Introductory Write-up (at least two paragraphs). And complete Project Two: State Map and State Flag (see below for directions). If these projects are completed. Begin The Food Project, Project Six. (Scroll down for directions.) See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
Classwork:
- Step one: Using the websites below as guides, students will draw the flag of their state.
- Step two: Using the websites below as guides, students will draw their state on the United States of America map.
- Step three: Using the websites below as guides, students will draw a map of their state.
- Step four: Students will label key cities on their state map.
- Step five: Students will label key geographic features on their state map.
- Step six: If applicable, include the following geographic features on your state map:
- islands
- deserts
- river
- peninsulas
- plateaus
- plains
- deltas
- mountains
- beaches
- marshland
- WEBSITES:
- Country Reports: https://www.countryreports.org/countries/europe.htm
- Flags of U.S. States: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_U.S._states_and_territories
- List of State Flags: States Symbols USA, https://statesymbolsusa.org/categories/state-flagstatesymbolsusa.org/categories/state-flag
- 50 States: https://www.50states.com/flag/
- Geology.com: State Maps, https://geology.com/state-map/geology.com/state-map/
- University of Texas Libraries: State Maps, https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/map_sites/states_sites.html
- Printable Country Flags of the World: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/flags.html
- Game: How many of these flags of the world can you identify? https://www.worldatlas.com/quizzes/how-many-world-flags-can-you-identify/1/
- Country Flags of the World: https://www.countries-ofthe-world.com/flags-of-the-world.html
- Flags of the World: http://flagpedia.net/
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
- Google Earth: https://www.google.com/earth/
- Geology.com: https://geology.com/world/world-map.shtml
- Country Maps of the World: University of Texas. https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/map_sites/country_sites.html
- On the World Maps: Country and State Maps. http://ontheworldmap.com/
- National Geographic Kids: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Play games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts on the National Geographic Kids website.
- National Geographic Kids (UK): http://www.ngkids.co.uk/ National Geographic Kids explores the fascinating world we live in. Have loads of fun discovering incredible facts and information about our planet's people.
- World Atlas: http://www.worldatlas.com/ Maps, Geography, travel. Continents. Africa · Antarctica ... Explore The World. - Press a location on the map to start your expedition.
- Info Please: http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/ World Atlas & Map Library. Click on a region below for a more detailed map, or try our map index. ... World: Country Profiles.
- Maps of World: http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-atlas/ World Map / World Atlas. ... Description:World Atlas depicting World Countries, Capitals and International boundaries.
- Ducksters, United States Geography: http://www.ducksters.com/geography/usgeography.php Kids learn about the geography of the United States including capital, flag, state bird, fun facts, history, state tree, timeline, and counties.
- World Travel Guide: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/ Offbeat travel news, stories, quizzes and guides for the adventurous traveler.
State Map and State Flag Directions. See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
(Please note: several of the following examples are drawings of the sixth grade country maps. They are being posted as samples of how professional the maps look when colored with crayon and outlined in Ultra Fine Point Sharpie.)
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PROJECT THREE: GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
Directions: See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
Directions: See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
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PROJECT THREE: Geography and Climate.
Classwork:
- Create a booklet, or PowerPoint, or other project to record the information you have gained about the geography and climate of your state.
- Be sure to add definitions, descriptions, illustrations, photos, and/or facts about the geographic features of the state you are visiting.
- Be sure to include all of the geographic features of your state.
- Include the following features (pertaining to your state):
- islands
- deserts
- river
- peninsulas
- plateaus
- plains
- deltas
- mountains
- volcanoes
- oceans
- beaches
- marshland
- Find out the climate of your state.
While using weather.com, keep track of the highs and lows of temperature. Organize your findings in a graph or chart. Write a paragraph or more describing the climate.
CHECKLIST: TIPS FOR CREATING YOUR GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES POWERPOINT
- Create a title page.
- Geographical Features and Climate of Texas Created by: Lucy Loves-to-Read
- Create a table of contents.
- On each slide, type some interesting information about each geographical feature.
- On each slide, add photos, maps, and/or graphs. Be sure to add the website (on which you found each photo) under each photo.
- Definitions: Be sure to add the definition of each geographical feature on the bottom of each slide. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE THE DEFINITION. PUT THE DEFINITION IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
- Be sure that you are using white font on a very dark background, or black font on a white or light background. Yellow font isn't usually ever a good idea.
- Be sure your font size is big enough to read well.
- DO NOT COPY AND PASTE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET! That is plagiarism and is illegal. Put all of the information in your own words.
- Number and label each slide.
- For example:
- Slide One: Title Page
- Slide Two: Table of Contents
- Slide Three: Geographical Map of Texas
- Slide Four: Geographic Features
- Slide Five: Mountains
- Slide Six: Rivers
- Slide Seven: Lakes
- Slide Eight: Oceans
- Slide Nine: Beaches
- Slide Ten: Volcanoes
- Slide Eleven: Islands
- Slide Twelve: Climate and Weather
- Slide Thirteen: Climate Map of Tanzania
- Slide Fourteen: Monthly Weather Graph of Tanzania
- Slide Fifteen: Closing Slide
- For example:
- WEBSITES:
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
- Google Earth: https://www.google.com/earth/
- National Geographic Kids: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Play games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts on the National Geographic Kids website.
- National Geographic Kids (UK): http://www.ngkids.co.uk/ National Geographic Kids explores the fascinating world we live in. Have loads of fun discovering incredible facts and information about our planet's people.
- World Atlas: http://www.worldatlas.com/ Maps, Geography, travel. Continents. Africa · Antarctica ... Explore The World. - Press a location on the map to start your expedition.
- Info Please: http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/ World Atlas & Map Library. Click on a region below for a more detailed map, or try our map index. ... World: Country Profiles.
- Maps of World: http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-atlas/ World Map / World Atlas. ... Description:World Atlas depicting World Countries, Capitals and International boundaries.
- Ducksters, United States Geography: http://www.ducksters.com/geography/usgeography.php Kids learn about the geography of the United States including capital, flag, state bird, fun facts, history, state tree, timeline, and counties.
- World Travel Guide: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/ Offbeat travel news, stories, quizzes and guides for the adventurous traveler.
- Local Life: http://www.local-life.com/30 destinations, 27000 pages of information. Reviews, maps, weather and events.
- Holiday Weather: http://www.holiday-weather.com/ We provide weather, 7 and 14 day weather forecasts and holiday weather.
- The Weather Channel: https://weather.com/
- Accuweather: https://www.accuweather.com/
- South America: http://www.southamerica.cl/
- Brazil: https://www.brazil.org.za/
- Info Please, States: http://www.infoplease.com/states.html Explore All Fifty U.S. States. Jump to: Maps & Flags • Trivia • Population & Geography • Economic & Social Comparisons ... and more.
- Fact Monster: http://www.factmonster.com/states.html All about U.S. history, U.S.government, U.S. geography, major U.S. cities, interesting facts ... U.S. States, Cities, History, Maps ... More United States Quizzes!
- USA Learning Together: http://www.usa.learningtogether.net/ Usa - United States Map - Interactive US Geography Activities - Geography - Interactive games
SAMPLE CLIMATE MAP:
(Please note: the following example is of a drawing of a sixth grade country map. It is being posted as a sample of how professional the map looks when colored with crayon and outlined in Ultra Fine Point Sharpie.)
(Please note: the following example is of a drawing of a sixth grade country map. It is being posted as a sample of how professional the map looks when colored with crayon and outlined in Ultra Fine Point Sharpie.)
SAMPLE STUDENT POWERPOINT PROJECTS: GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
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SAMPLE STUDENT POSTER PROJECT: GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
PROJECT FOUR: Activities and Adventures!
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions Read the Latest Reviews, Find the Lowest Prices & Save Money on TripAdvisor. Easy price comparison · Candid traveler photos.
- Using TripAdvisor and other websites found below, create a ten slide PowerPoint describing the at least seven fun activities and adventures that you hope to pursue while on your trip to your state.
- Be sure to have a title slide, and introduction slide, a conclusion slide, and at least seven other slides filled with activities and adventures that you can pursue in your state.
- Be sure to add the names of companies and/or businesses that might help you on your adventures. For example, if you are going snorkeling, which company will you hire to take you and to rent you the equipment that you need? How much will it cost? For example, if you are going on a whale watch, which company will you hire to take you out to sea? How much will it cost?
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
Websites:
- National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/?source=sitenav Travel Guides.
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions Read the Latest Reviews, Find the Lowest Prices & Save Money on TripAdvisor. Easy price comparison · Candid traveler photos.
- KAYAK: https://www.kayak.com/guides Kayak.com, sometimes styled as KAYAK, is a fare aggregator and travel metasearch engine operated by Booking Holdings. Its products are available in 18 languages.
- Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ Love travel? Plan and book your perfect trip with expert advice, travel tips, destination information and inspiration from Lonely Planet.
- You may also Google "The ten best things to do in ______________."
Student Sample Project: This is an excellent example of a PowerPoint that describes the activities and adventures that can take place in Florida. Notice the color choice of the font. Dark colors are usually the best colored fonts so people can see the font clearly enough. Notice that the print is NOT hidden in a photo. Choose a place on the photo where it is easy to read the print. Always write your descriptions in your own words. Do not plagiarize; do not copy information from the internet and paste it into your PowerPoint. That is plagiarism and dishonest. Be sure to copy and paste the web addresses of the websites from where you copied the photos to give credit to the photographer and to the website. You may notice that the student did not add an introduction or conclusion. Please be sure to add an introduction and a conclusion. BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION.
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PROJECT FIVE: Clothing, Climate, and Weather
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
Pack your bags! We’re going for a ride!
In order to pack your bags for your trip, it is helpful to know about the clothing that would be appropriate in the state in which you plan on visiting.
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
PART A) Find out the climate of your state. Due Friday,
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE VISITING YOUR COUNTRY:
PART B) Design a magazine ad.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DESIGNING YOUR MAGAZINE AD:
PART C) Make a list of the type of clothes that you will pack for your trip. Make a list of everything that you will need to pack for your trip.
PART D) On our celebration day at the end of the school year, wear clothing that would be typical of your state. You may bring in examples of your clothing on the day of our food celebration, Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Sample Clothing Advertisement:
SAMPLE POWERPOINTS FOR PART A AND PART B, PROJECT FIVE:
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See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
Pack your bags! We’re going for a ride!
In order to pack your bags for your trip, it is helpful to know about the clothing that would be appropriate in the state in which you plan on visiting.
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
- Local Life: http://www.local-life.com/30 destinations, 27000 pages of information. Reviews, maps, weather and events.
- Holiday Weather: http://www.holiday-weather.com/ We provide weather, 7 and 14 day weather forecasts and holiday weather.
- The Weather Channel: https://weather.com/
- Accuweather: https://www.accuweather.com/
- World Travel Guide: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/ Offbeat travel news, stories, quizzes and guides for the adventurous traveler.
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions Read the Latest Reviews, Find the Lowest Prices & Save Money on TripAdvisor. Easy price comparison · Candid traveler photos.
- KAYAK: https://www.kayak.com/guides Kayak.com, sometimes styled as KAYAK, is a fare aggregator and travel metasearch engine operated by Booking Holdings. Its products are available in 18 languages.
PART A) Find out the climate of your state. Due Friday,
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE VISITING YOUR COUNTRY:
- What time of year will you be visiting your state?
- Will it be cold or warm, hot?
- Will it be during the rainy season or dry season?
- Will you need to be prepared for snow?
- While using weather.com, or any other weather website, keep track of the highs and lows of temperature. Organize your findings in a graph or chart.
- Write a paragraph or more describing the climate of your state and describing the weather that you predict will occur during the time of your visit.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
PART B) Design a magazine ad.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DESIGNING YOUR MAGAZINE AD:
- What types of clothing did the people of your state wear in the past?
- Presently, what type of clothing is typical of the state? Will you need beach wear or mountain hiking apparel?
- What are the teenagers wearing in your state? Teens in New York City may dress differently than teens from rural Tennessee.
- Design a magazine ad depicting clothing types of the past and present-day clothing styles.
- You may use the Internet, cutouts from magazines, or your own drawings to design your ad.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
- The goal of your ad is to introduce different styles of clothing from your state.
- See below for a sample ad.
PART C) Make a list of the type of clothes that you will pack for your trip. Make a list of everything that you will need to pack for your trip.
- Either type or hand-write a list of all the things you will need/want to pack for your trip. Keep in mind that it is often MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE to buy common items such as toothpaste and sunscreen while you are in a touristy town. It will be to your advantage to pack as many of the items that you are able to pack and bring them with you instead of paying an astronomical amount for sunscreen, etc.
- There are many websites that have very thorough helpful packing lists. Google: "What to pack for (name of your state).
- Be sure to keep in mind the different types of places and sites that you want to visit and the appropriate clothing for your adventures.
- Be sure to keep in mind the typical climate and temperatures of your state. Find out from your airline what the weight limit is on your luggage and be sure not to exceed the weight limit.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
PART D) On our celebration day at the end of the school year, wear clothing that would be typical of your state. You may bring in examples of your clothing on the day of our food celebration, Thursday, June 7, 2018.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Local Life: http://www.local-life.com/30 destinations, 27000 pages of information. Reviews, maps, weather and events.
- The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
- Holiday Weather: http://www.holiday-weather.com/ We provide weather, 7 and 14 day weather forecasts and holiday weather.
Sample Clothing Advertisement:
SAMPLE POWERPOINTS FOR PART A AND PART B, PROJECT FIVE:
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PROJECT SIX: FOOD PROJECT
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
Project SIX: Food Project:
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
State Food Celebration!
WEBSITES:
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
State Food Celebration!
- You are invited to bring in a sample of a delicious food and/or drink from the state of which you have completed your projects. Having three kids of my own, I know that the end of the year is filled with activity. Please do not feel pressured into bringing something in to share. Only bring something in if it brings you joy and gives you satisfaction to cook for others. Please bring in a dish or treat or drink for at least 15 people. We will be having our celebration in the social studies classes.
- People who do bring in something to share will receive extra credit. Those who are not able to bring in a food, dessert, or drink may complete another project for extra credit. Please check out Mrs. Looney's home page for ideas for extra credit projects. Or come see Mrs. Looney for extra credit ideas.
- http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/packages/50-state-foods
- Part A: In a separate Word document or PowerPoint, include at least two recipes of food or drink from your state. Include drawings or photos of the food dish or drink. Some students wish to collect several recipes from their state to create a cookbook. BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
- Part B: Plan and create a menu that you might find in the state that you are visiting. Make the menu look as authentic (real) as possible. Be sure to include several examples of appetizers, main dishes, salads or soup (if applicable), desserts and drinks.
- Use one of the menu templates found in Word. Use the Word Online Template for more options.
- Be sure to include the name, the address, the phone number, and the owner’s name (you) of your restaurant.
- You are the owner of the restaurant.
- Find some street names and an address that might be typical from your state. For example: 232 Seashell Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Be sure to look up the zip code from the city to have an accurate zip code.
- Be sure to add prices to your menu items.
- Be sure to add descriptions to you menu items.
- Adding images of the dishes and drinks will enhance your menu.
- Make sure your menu is colorful.
- Part C: Imagine that you are cooking dinner for some friends in the state that you are visiting. Write out a party plan for the meal you are planning on making. How many people are coming? Who is coming? What time? What appetizers will you serve? Soup? Salad? Dessert? What type of beverages will you serve?
- Write out a shopping list. Where can you purchase the ingredients that are needed? See the links to the supermarket websites below.
- What activities will you be providing? Will you be playing beach volleyball? Will there be a bonfire? Is it a sledding party?
- Will there be entertainment? A band from the country that you are visiting? Will there be dancing? Karaoke?
- Be sure that your work is colorful.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE THAT YOUR GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION ARE CORRECT!!!
- Be sure that your work is enticing.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
- The following website contain templates and ideas for planning your party:
- Party Planning: https://www.announcingit.com/How_To/Party-Planning-Checklist.pdf
- Party Planning: Announcingit.com https://www.announcingit.com/invitation-dos-and-donts/party-planning/party-planning-checklistwww.announcingit.com/invitation-dos-and-donts/party-planning/party-planning-checklist Complete, comprehensive party planning checklist. Good parties don't just happen, the good ones are planned.
- Announcingit.com: https://www.announcingit.com/How_To/Party-Planning-Checklist.pdfwww.announcingit.com/How_To/Party-Planning-Checklist.pdf Complete, comprehensive party planning checklist. Good parties don't just happen, the good ones are planned.
- Tip Junkie: https://tipjunkie.com/party-planning-templates-and-ideas/ How to plan a party just got easier with these free printable party planner and party guide worksheets as well as 14 crafting theme ideas. I've included party themes on the alphabet, art, bubbles, coloring, jewelry making, painting, pinwheel, sewing, and tie dye. {squeal}.
- HGTV: https://www.hgtv.com/content/dam/documents/HGTV_All-Occasion-Party-Planning-Checklist_Camille-Styles.pdf
- Part D: Create an invitation. Using the word templates, create an invitation to your party. Who is invited? Where is the party? What time? What day? What do people need to wear? What do people need to bring? What activities will be available during the party?
- Part E: State Food celebration!
- You are invited to bring in a sample of a delicious food and/or drink from the country or state of which you have completed your projects. Having three kids of my own, I know that the end of the year is filled with activity. Please do not feel pressured into bringing something in to share. Only bring something in if it brings you joy and satisfaction to cook for others. Please bring in a dish or treat or drink for at least 15 people. We will be having our celebration in the social studies classes.
- People who do bring in something to share will receive extra credit. Those who are not able to bring in a food, dessert, or drink may complete another project for extra credit. Please see the home page for ideas for extra credit projects.
WEBSITES:
- www.foodbycountry.com
- The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Time Out: http://www.timeout.com/ The best things to do in cities worldwide.
- Saveur: http://www.saveur.com/ SAVEUR is the global guide to cooking, entertaining, and food travel. Bring the world's best recipes, drinks, seasonal dishes, and kitchen tips to your home.
- All Recipes: http://allrecipes.com/ Find and share everyday cooking inspiration on Allrecipes. Discover recipes, cooks, videos, and how-tos based on the food you love and the friends you follow.
- Recipe.com: http://www.recipe.com/ Browse the best collection of recipes on the web. Explore recipes by food type, preparation method, cuisine, and more.
- Epicurious: www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/global/recipes Tour the Food World with Global Recipe Favorites including Caribbean, Portuguese, Indian, Southern, Thai, Vietnamese Cookery & More.
- Food Network: www.foodnetwork.com › Get healthy international recipes and lighter takes on your favorites from Food Network inspired by Italian, Chinese, Mexican and more global cuisines.
- Wegmans: https://www.wegmans.com Get great meal help and so much more at wegmans.com. Browse thousands of items with prices & create, save, send and print your shopping lists. Located in: Hornell Plaza
Address: 1000 NY-36, Hornell, NY 14843. - Tops Friendly Markets: http://www.topsmarkets.com/ Tops Friendly Markets provides groceries to your local community. Located in: Riverwalk Plaza
Address: 111 Bolivar Rd, Wellsville, NY 14895. - Save a Lot: https://save-a-lot.com/ Discount supermarket chain carrying brand-name & private-label grocery items.
Address: 420 Bolivar Rd, Wellsville, NY 14895. - Giant Food Mart: http://www.giantfoodmart.com/ 44 Park Ave, Wellsville, NY 14895.
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com Online shopping from the earth's biggest selection of books, gourmet food & just about anything else.
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Project SEVEN: Planning Your Trip
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
PLEASE SEE THE STATE CASE STUDY PACKET FOR DETAILS OF THE REQUIREMENTS. Click HERE to download the State Case Study Packet for more details.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP: SAMPLE PROJECT. See the sample PowerPoint Below
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
PLEASE SEE THE STATE CASE STUDY PACKET FOR DETAILS OF THE REQUIREMENTS. Click HERE to download the State Case Study Packet for more details.
- Step ONE: Read the following article to get an idea of how to plan your trip. "Take a Trip: How to Plan your Holiday," http://www.bridge-online.cz/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/39_take_a_trip.pdf
- Use the Encyclopdia Britannica website to get more information about your state. Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Step TWO: Using MapQuest.com, find the best route to drive to your state.
- Step THREE: Complete your plan by answering the following questions in either a Word document, a PowerPoint, or a handwritten booklet. I do find that the computer-based projects tend to look neater and more professional. Unless you are creative, artistic, and very NEAT, I would prefer you complete a Word document or a PowerPoint.
- QUESTIONS TO ANSWER TO COMPLETE YOUR PLAN:
- How much will the gas cost to drive to your country or state? Use Cost2drive.com to find our how much the gas will cost.
- How much does it cost to rent a car? For how long will you rent a car?
- How long will it take to drive a car to your destination?
- Which airlines travel to your country or state?
- How much are airline tickets?
- How long does it take to fly to your destination?
- What buses can you take to get to your destination?
- How much do bus tickets cost?
- How long does it take to get to your destination by bus?
- Is there a train that will get your to your destination? Eurail?
- How much does a train ticket cost?
- How long will it take you to go to your destination by train?
- Which way would you choose to travel to your destination? Why?
- Step FOUR: Using Expedia.com, copy and paste the method, cost, and itinerary of travel to your destination by BUS, TRAIN, RENTAL CAR, and AIRPLANE into a word document.
- Step FIVE: Find a reasonable hotel room for your stay.
- Find the least expensive hotel room per night. Create a document of the information, price, and picture of the hotel.
- Find the most expensive hotel room per night. Create a document of the information, price, and picture of the hotel.
- Step SIX: Will you rent a car? How much will it cost? What type of license do you need? How do you get it?
- The Lonely Planet website will assist you in finding out the answers to these questions.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
- Ms. Z. made an incredible slide show about her experiences with hostels. Check out Ms. Z.'s Hostel slide show: https://tinyurl.com/hostelppt
- Check out the Hostel International USA website to see where the hostels are in the state that you are visiting. Hostelling International USA: https://www.hiusa.org/
- Hostelling International USA: https://www.hiusa.org/ Hostelling International USA is part of HI. Hostels in 80 countries ran by Not-for-profits. Make friends. Support a Charity. Low Deposit. Secure Payment. Unique locations. No Booking Fee. Photos & Reviews. See the world. Safe & Affordable. Discover new places.
- Landmark United States: http://landmarkunitedstates.com/states.php
- *****Rome2Rio.com This is an amazing site that will tell you the different travel options to reach your destination. Rome2rio is a multimodal transport search engine that launched in April 2011. Rome2rio's platform is capable of long-distance trip planning as well as local journey planning.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- www.everyculture.com
- www.lonelyplanet.com This site will give you much information about all aspects of the state that you plan to visit. I highly recommend that you spend some time searching for information and ideas about your trip on this site. Lonely Planet is an excellent website and resource for finding information about the state in which you “plan to visit.”
- National Geographic Travel Destinations: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/?source=sitenav/
- National Geographic Trips: http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/?utm_source=NGdotcom&utm_medium=link&utm_content=NGE-GlobalNav&utm_campaign=NGdotcom
- www.expedia.com This site will help you compare flights around the United States.
- www.mapquest.com This site will help you determine directions to various airport throughout the United States, how many miles to your destination, and how much gas will cost for your trip.
- www.tripadvisor.com This site will help you find hotels and other deals.
- Cost2drive.com
- www.Amtrack.com Get your train and bus tickets or other Thruway services on Amtrak.com to travel over 500 destinations via 30 plus train routes in the USA and Canada.
- www.trivago.com/Hotel-PriceComparison Never Pay Full Price on Hotels. Compare over 200 Booking Sites!
Save Time and Money · Act Fast for Great Deals · No Ads or Pop-ups
Types: City Hotels, Spa Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Eco-Friendly Hotels, Airport Hotels
Find the Best Rate. - KAYAK: https://www.kayak.com/horizon/sem/flights/general?lang=en&gclid=CO_htdufw8wCFRFahgodqrYIew&aid=13702900017 KAYAK is a travel search engine. KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the flight or hotel that suits you best.
- Travelocity: https://www.travelocity.com/Flights
Best Deals on Flights & Tickets. ... You can always find the best deals for flights when you book with Travelocity. Whether you’re flying for business or leisure you can easily compare flight times and airfare to all the popular destinations in the U.S. - Priceline: Over 300,000 Hotels w/Great Prices. Best Price Guarantee on All Hotels! https://www.priceline.com/home/?lrdr=secure&defproduct=hotels&rdhgen=Y&adp=1t3&kw=hotel&gclid=CKDdpYChw8wCFVZahgodHLoBFw&refclickid=D%3AcHOTEL10523717630HOTELS6g31759737012190382172kwd-15043640|9005801&query=hotel&match=e&refid=PLGOOGLECPC&slingshot=33
PLANNING YOUR TRIP: SAMPLE PROJECT. See the sample PowerPoint Below
- First of all, this sample was completed by a sixth grader who was completing a country project. (Fifth graders are completing a state project.)
- Fifth graders will not be including vaccinations. Fifth graders will include bus, train,rental car and gas rates, as well as airline rates.
- Using a photo image as the background of a slide is very powerful and informative.
- Be sure to use either black or white as the letter coloring.
- Many times, if you use another color, the words don’t show up as vividly. For example, Can you see these words well?
- Also, this student did not site where he found his photos, images or information.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP: DIRECTIONS
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Planning Your Trip: Sample PowerPoint Project
(Please note: the following example is of a sample PowerPoint of a sixth grade project. Please use the examples of how you can create your best project.)
(Please note: the following example is of a sample PowerPoint of a sixth grade project. Please use the examples of how you can create your best project.)
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Project: Language
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Learn about the spoken and written languages that may be common in your state and region of the country.
- Design an Explain Everything project or PowerPoint on the iPad or computer to share your knowledge about the languages that are spoken in your state.
- How many languages are spoken in your state? What are they? Include these facts in your project.
- Be sure to write a brief history about the languages in your state.
- Using your Explain Everything project/PowerPoint project, teach the class some of these words or phrases that are spoken in your state that may be different in other parts of the country.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE THAT YOUR GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION ARE CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
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Project: Music and Dance
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Learn about the various types of music in your state.
- Design a PowerPoint, poster, booklet, pamphlet, video, audio, or other creative means to share your knowledge about the music in your state.
- Bring in samples of songs on an iPod to share with the class.
- Include a recording and lyrics of your state's theme song or anthem.
- You may have a link to an Internet video showing musicians performing to share with the class. Obviously, the video must be appropriate.
- Be sure to write a brief history about the music in your state.
- Be sure to write about the folk music in your state.
- Be sure to write about modern day popular music that the teenagers in your sta listen to.
- Be sure that your work is colorful.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE THAT YOUR GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION ARE CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
- Be sure that your work is enticing, inviting people to come to your state.
Project: Entertainment
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Learn about the various types of entertainment and attractions in your state.
- Is there a form of entertainment in your state that is unusual or interesting
- What are some games that are typical in your state?
- What are some sporting events that are typical interesting in your state?
- Write about the history of entertainment in your state in general or choose one particular form of entertainment and write about it.
- Be sure to include why you think this game might be popular in your state. Reasons might include: effects of geography, climate, natural resources or various other reasons as to why this form of entertainment might be popular in your state.
- Design a PowerPoint, poster, booklet, pamphlet, or other creative means to share your knowledge about the entertainment in your state. OR bring in an example of the game OR create an example of the game.
- You may have a link to an Internet video showing local people demonstrating the entertainment to share with the class. Obviously, the video must be appropriate.
- Be sure that your work is colorful.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR SPELLING, GRAMMAR, AND PUNCTUATION ARE CORRECT!!!
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
Project: Biography
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Learn about a famous individual from your state.
- Write a well-developed essay about the life of this person and legacy that has been handed down by this person (what contributions has this person made to society?)
- Design a PowerPoint, poster, booklet, pamphlet, or other creative means to share your knowledge about this person from your state.
- Be sure that your work is colorful.
- BE SURE THAT YOUR SPELLING IS CORRECT!!
- BE SURE THAT YOUR GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION ARE CORRECT!!!
- Be sure that your work is enticing, inviting people to come to your state.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
Project: Economy, Exports and Currency
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- Make a list of the most important exports of your state. How does the country’s geographical features affect the exports of that state?
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
Project: Native American Tribes in your State
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RESEARCH PROJECT AND SPEECH
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
RESEARCH PROJECT AND SPEECH
See the Fifth Grade Teams page for more accurate directions and expectations. SEE THE TEAMS ASSIGNMENT CHANNEL FOR DETAILS AND DUE DATES.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/
- In the beginning of the month, students had made a list in their notebook of all the questions that they have about their state.
- Return to that brainstorm list. Students will use the list of questions that they wrote in their notebook to begin planning their research speech.
- Students will consider the following questions:
- What is the purpose of your adventure, the reason for your adventure?
- What would you like to do and see on your adventure?
- What research question do you wish to be able to answer and to share with the class?
- Be sure that your research question is not too broad.
- Students will present their answers in the form of a speech.
- The presentation of the speech may be in the form of a Word document, notecards, PowerPoint, or any other creative presentation.
- Mrs. Looney will walk all of the students through the steps necessary to conduct and present the research questions.
- BE SURE TO LIST THE WEBSITES FROM WHICH YOU FOUND YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS AND IMAGES.
Country and State Food Celebration! Thank you so much to all who had participated in the Food Celebration! We are still full just thinking about it! Please scroll down and see photos of all the delicious treats that were shared.
State Food Celebration!
- You are invited to bring in a sample of a delicious food and/or drink from the state of which you have completed your projects. Having three kids of my own, I know that the end of the year is filled with activity. Please do not feel pressured into bringing something in to share. Only bring something in if it brings you joy and gives you satisfaction to cook for others. Please bring in a dish or treat or drink for at least 15 people. We will be having our celebration in the social studies classes.
- People who do bring in something to share will receive extra credit. Those who are not able to bring in a food, dessert, or drink may complete another project for extra credit. Please check out Mrs. Looney's home page for ideas for extra credit projects. Or come see Mrs. Looney for extra credit ideas.
- http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/packages/50-state-foods
INFORMATIVE AND RESEARCH WRITING:
For the next few weeks we will be reading, analyzing, annotating, discussing, and writing informational texts. Several skills are needed to be able to complete these tasks. Each skill will be broken down, modeled, practiced, and practiced again. Students will work as a whole class group, in pairs, and independently.
Several New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards are essential in order to be able to accomplish the writing assignments. These standards will be practiced while utilizing the assigned articles in order to master these skills.
Learning Standards to be Practiced:
5th Grade Reading Standards (Informational Text)
Key Ideas and Details
Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Phonics and Word Recognition
Fluency
5th Grade Writing Standards:
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5th Grade Speaking and Listening, Comprehension and Collaboration:
Knowledge of Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
For the next few weeks we will be reading, analyzing, annotating, discussing, and writing informational texts. Several skills are needed to be able to complete these tasks. Each skill will be broken down, modeled, practiced, and practiced again. Students will work as a whole class group, in pairs, and independently.
Several New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards are essential in order to be able to accomplish the writing assignments. These standards will be practiced while utilizing the assigned articles in order to master these skills.
Learning Standards to be Practiced:
5th Grade Reading Standards (Informational Text)
Key Ideas and Details
- 5R1: Locate and refer to relevant details and evidence when explaining what a text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences. (RI)
- 5R2: Determine a theme or central idea and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize a text. (RI)
- 5R3: In literary texts, compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, and events, drawing on specific details in the text. (RL) In informational texts, explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts based on specific evidence from the text. (RI)
Craft and Structure
- 5R4: Determine the meaning of words, phrases, figurative language, academic, and content-specific words and analyze their effect on meaning, tone, or mood. (RI)
- 5R5: In literary texts, explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to determine the overall structure of a story, drama, or poem. (RL) In informational texts, compare and contrast the overall structure in two or more texts using terms such as sequence, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution. (RI)
- 5R6: In literary texts, explain how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described. (RL) In informational texts, analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. (RI)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
- 5R7: Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to meaning of literary and informational texts. (RI&RL)
- 5R8: Explain how claims in a text are supported by relevant reasons and evidence, identifying which reasons and evidence support which claims. (RI&RL)
- 5R9: Use established criteria to categorize texts and make informed judgments about quality; make connections to other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, eras and personal experiences. (RI&RL)
Phonics and Word Recognition
- 5RF3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- 5RF3a: Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
Fluency
- 5RF4: Read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- 5RF4a: Read grade-level text across genres orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
- 5RF4b: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
5th Grade Writing Standards:
- 5W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to explore a topic and convey ideas and information
- 5W2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general focus, and organize related information logically.
- 5W2b: Develop a topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other relevant information; include text features, illustrations, and multimedia to aid comprehension.
- 5W2c: Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to explain a topic.
- 5W2d: Use appropriate transitional/linking words, phrases, and clauses to clarify and connect ideas and concepts.
- 5W2e: Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
- 5W2f: Establish a style aligned to a subject area or task.
- 5W5: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to respond and support analysis, reflection, and research by applying the Grade 5 Reading Standards.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
- 5W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, and to build knowledge through investigation of multiple aspects of a topic using multiple sources.
- 5W7: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from multiple sources; summarize or paraphrase; avoid plagiarism and provide a list of sources.
5th Grade Speaking and Listening, Comprehension and Collaboration:
- 5SL1:Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express, ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.
- 5LS1a: Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
- 5SL1b: Follow agreed-upon norms for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
- 5SL1c: Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
- 5SL1d: Consider the ideas expressed and draw conclusion about information and knowledge gained from the discussions.
- 5SL2: Summarize information presented in diverse format (e.g., including visual, quantitative,and oral).
- 5SL3: Identify and evaluate the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
Knowledge of Language
- 5L3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
- 5L3a: Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
- 5L3b: Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- 5L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
- 5L4a: Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- 5L4b: Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g.,photograph, photosynthesis).
- 5L4c: Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
- 5L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- 5L5a: Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.
- 5L5b: Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
- 5L5c: Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
- 5L6: Acquire and accurately use general academic and content-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).