2. All pages will need AT LEAST TWO drawings. They should be hand drawn and colored. They can be traced but not printed and pasted. The completed booklet is due when you come to class on May 15 th ! If you will be absent that day, you must turn it in early. All work is independent work! More effort = more points REQUIREMENTS

3. For directions, ask Ms. Johnson or check the class website. Once your booklet is made, you will have 5 different pages. The pages will be arranged as follows- 1. Title Page 2. State Geography 3. State Symbols 4. State History 5. State Statistics 1. Works Cited 2. Rubric MAKING THE BOOKLET

4. The Front page can be designed however you please as long as these elements are present 1. Name of your State 2. Your name 3. State Capital 4. Hand drawn photo of your state (Can be traced) Please make your booklet appealing and put effort into its appearance. Effort will equal a better score TITLE PAGE

5. The geography tab is a chance for you to discuss the natural beauty of the state. Elements to focus on are: 1. Major landforms (National parks, forests, landforms, etc.) 2. neighboring states 3. natural resources 4. Topographic features 5. Climate/weather INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO DRAWINGS STATE GEOGRAPHY

6. Necessary Elements: 1. Flag 2. Flower 3. Tree 4. Bird INCLUDE AT LEAST 2 DRAWINGS Other ideas: License Plate State quarter STATE SYMBOLS

7. The necessary elements for this page must be divided into three sections, each with their own title 1. Early Settlement 2. Statehood 3. Major Historical Events STATE HISTORY TAB

8. This page will mostly be a list of information and does not require any drawings. Necessary stats: 1. State demography 2. Common languages 3. Major religious groups 4. High School Graduation Rate 5. State Poverty Level 6. Median Household income 7. State Population 8. Divorce Rate 9. Average Education Level STATE STATISTICS

9. All sources must be cited correctly. You may type up your works cited list then cut and paste it onto the page. Notes: Easybib is very useful. Google OWL at Purdue if you need help with proper citation technique. WIKIPEDIA CANNOT BE USED AS A SOURCE. You need a minimum of 2 sources. CITATION PAGE

10. Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Excellent 4 Your score Title Page Only one element present Missing some elements/ partially incomplete Missing one elementAll Elements Presented neatly Geography Does not cover all appropriate topics Covers some of the appropriate topics. Covers most of the appropriate topics. All appropriate topics covered well. includes interesting facts. Symbols Does not cover all appropriate topics Covers some of the appropriate topics. Covers most of the appropriate topics. All appropriate topics covered well. includes interesting facts. History Does not cover all appropriate topics Covers some of the appropriate topics. Covers most of the appropriate topics. All appropriate topics covered well. includes interesting facts. Citations No references,A single reference, incomplete citation Several references with incomplete citations Many references, listed in appropriate format Presentation Illegible, messyAlmost illegible, missing key illustrations Legible writing, accompanying illustrations Well organized presentation, accompanying illustrations Timeliness Over a week lateA week lateA day or two lateHanded in on time