State
Report Requirements
Here
Jane makes explicit what students
must include in their state reports.
Research each of the seven topics below. The list under each topic tells you what to include. Final reports of 5 - 7 pages include a title page, table of contents, and bibliography.
- Research: Use a separate note-taking sheet for each topic.
- Writing: Use a new page for each topic, and write 4 to 6 paragraphs.
History
- How the state got started
- Notable people in state history
- Historic places and events
Population and Living
- Population
- Schools
- Libraries
- Museums
Economy (Those in your state)
- Service industries
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Fishing industry
- Electric power
- Transportation
- Communication
Natural Features
- Minerals or natural resources
- Important physical features:
(mountain ranges, peaks, deserts, coastlines, rivers, and lakes)Native Plants and Animals
- Trees, shrubs, flowers
- Animals that live in the wild
Climate
- Annual precipitation (rainfall and snow)
- Average temperatures
- Temperature extremes (highs and lows)
- Weather extremes (drought, blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc.)
Quick Facts*
- Capital city
- Largest city
- Border states
- Highest point
- Lowest point
- Statehood
- Origin of state's name
- State symbols:song, nickname, motto, bird, tree, flower, and flag
- National forests
- National parks
- Population and national rank
- Governor
- U. S. Legislature: House and Senate
*Note - Students can present the Quick Facts section as a chart.
