This book is designed to increase a student's knowledge of his or her home state, as well as other states, and apply it across the curriculum. It can be used to explore any state. The open-ended activities are developed around state-specific information that students gather through research in books, electronic media, teacher presentations, guest speakers and interviews. Topics include: facts about a state (nickname, population, motto, date entered union, industry, crops, largest cities, etc.), first inhabitants (Native ...
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This book is designed to increase a student's knowledge of his or her home state, as well as other states, and apply it across the curriculum. It can be used to explore any state. The open-ended activities are developed around state-specific information that students gather through research in books, electronic media, teacher presentations, guest speakers and interviews. Topics include: facts about a state (nickname, population, motto, date entered union, industry, crops, largest cities, etc.), first inhabitants (Native Americans), pioneers, family history, historical monuments, natural wonders, time zones, endangered species, legends, and tall tales. Projects and activities include: an information scavenger hunt, a historical time line, a report on Native Americans, an Indian village diorama, a family tree, a land form map, a natural resource map, a state license plate, an endangered species banner, a weather watch, and word puzzles. Also includes charts for a game about the state and a variety of line art illustrations.Teaching suggestions provided. Includes bibliography, and complete step-by-step instructions for all activities. All pages are reproducible and perforated for easy removal.
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Add this copy of My State to cart. $2.80, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers.
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Good. Good condition. Grades 3-6. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
