Multimedia State Projects

5th Grade

GOAL:  To produce an interactive presentation which will teach others about the state of your choice.

TIMELINE:  You will have 4-6 weeks to complete this project.
                         -Computer time (2-3 weeks)
                         -Production (Hyperstudio) (2-3 weeks)
                         -On your own: writing and planning throughout

***Check with Mrs. Morrow for this year's specific due date***

STEPS TO COMPLETION:

    1.  Print off this page for a reference and checklist. HOLD ONTO IT!
    2.  View example of Mrs. Morrow's finished state project on Nebraska.
    3.  Search websites for information on your state.
            -download graphics
            -print research information
            -compile research/ take notes
    4.  Write report
            -You are encouraged to use other sources to do this as well (books, etc.)
    5.  Plan project
            -Write rough draft in storyboard form on notecards
    6.  Produce Hyperstudio project
    7.  Let others view your project on "State Fair Day"

_{THINGS YOU MUST INCLUDE:}

• _{State Facts (state bird, seal, motto, etc.)}
• _{State Geography (map of your state, capital and largest cities located)}
• _{State History (when did it become a state, historical events, etc.)}
• _{State Industry (jobs people have, products this state produces)}
• _{State Personalities (2 - 3 famous people and why they are famous)}
• _{State Tourism (what would you do if you visited?)}
• _{Quiz for others}

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RUBRIC FOR GRADING:

	Points included	Effort/Creativity	Responsibility
A	60-70	This project showed thoughtful research, creative application, and above-average effort.	All deadlines were met early or on time.
B	50-60	This project showed good research, application, and effort.	All deadlines were met on time.
C	40-50	This project showed adequate, normal application, and basic effort.	Most deadlines were met.
D	30-40	This project showed below-average research, application, and effort.	Few deadlines were met.
not acceptable	below 30 points	Research was lacking, effort did not exist.	No deadlines were met.

POSSIBLE POINTS TO EARN:

State Facts (1-10)
State Geography (1-10)
State History (1-10)
State Industry (1-10)
State Personalities (1-10)
State Tourism (1-10)
Quiz (1-10)

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE = 70 points.  (See first column of grading rubric)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

When you are ready for Step #3, here are some GREAT websites to search for information on your state.  Be on the lookout for fact sheets to print and images to download.  Bookmark any sites that work well for you.

• www.50states.com/
• www.globalcomputing.com/states.html
• www.yahooligans.com/Around_the_World/U_S_States/
• www.ipl.org/youth/stateknow/

*** You can also ask Mrs. Morrow for a website address from your particular state.  Also, try a Search on your state and see what you find for information!  Remember, dig for the FACTS and the information you need.  Advertising and opinionated material should be avoided for this project ***

If you haven't yet printed this page,
PLEASE DO SO NOW.

Use this as a guide to follow and also a checklist to make sure that you include everything necessary.  Work for the score you want.  HAVE FUN!

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Project guidelines created by Katie Morrow, June 1998.
Please email Mrs. Morrow with any comments, questions, or suggestions.