Conduct research and complete
one Note-Taking Sheet on Economy
Write about state economy from notes
Web research on weather conditions to forecast for time of travel.
Mop
Up: Complete Web research on cities, National Parks, and weather.
Natural Features research: include rivers, mountains, coastal
areas, etc. Practice using natural features maps and keys.
Write about your state's
natural features from notes.
Natural
Features Web research:
Locate physical maps online for states in your agency's region.
Write, illustrate, address, and mail one postcard.
Create Natural Features Map:
Draw rough drafts of maps and complete final natural features
map of state.
Introduce Scoring Guide and criteria for State Report
Research, take notes, and write paragraph on Native Plants
and Animals in state.
Performance Assessment:
Research, complete note-taking, and write a paragraph on Climate.
Begin Internet research on transportation from Kansas City, MO
to a major city in your region; each agency should complete
one Transportation Worksheet.