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===Hello!!!!  This page has been created especially for you! ===

**Click anywhere on the map of the United States to begin your...**
**...WikiStates Adventure!!! **
 * [[image:StatueofLib.jpg width="91" height="100" link="The States"]][[image:blackhills.jpg width="109" height="90" align="right"]]

|| **Welcome! ** Here is your challenge: Help your classmates find as much information as you can for each state. By clicking on the US map to the left, you will find every state. Choose a state and begin your research. You may use other resources to find your information:
 * an encyclopedia from the library
 * a state book from the classroom
 * information from a website.

Keep in mind websites with a **.gov **, or **.edu ** endings are generally good websites.

Share your information by entering your findings in the __discussion__ window of the state you have researched.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">You will have the month of __December__ to find and share your information.

<span style="color: #3111d4; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: #3111d4; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Show Us What You Found! <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Now that you have done the research, use the information you and your classmates have gathered to do the following: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Choose a state that interests you and... <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">...write a one page report, <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">...create a presentation, and <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">...share this information with the class.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">You will begin writing your report and creating your presentation __Monday, January 3rd__. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Your report and presentation will be due on __Friday, January 14th__.

<span style="color: #3111d4; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: #3111d4; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">You Are the Expert!!! <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Have FUN and remember, your classmates are counting on you to help find as much accurate information as you can for every state. ||

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 200%;">Checklist of your tour through the states Please click on the map of the United States to begin your adventure!
 * ~ December ||~ Task ||~ Explanation ||
 * = ==1-3== || ====**General Information**==== || Gather general information about your state; such as flag, state bird, population, state flower, etc. ||
 * = ==**6-8**== || ====**Pictures**==== || Add colorful pictures to your state. This may include the state flag, state bird, or a national landmark ||
 * = ==**8-10**== || ====**Economy and resources**==== || What types of natural resources are found in your state? What are common jobs? ||
 * = ==**13-15**== || ====**Historic Figures**==== || Are there any historical figures from this state? What years did they live and what did they do? ||
 * = ==**15-17**== || ====**Historic Landmarks**==== || Are there any historic landmarks in this state? Provide stories of why these places are considered important parts of history. ||
 * = ==**20-22**== || ====**Vacation Destination**==== || If you were to visit this state, where would you go and what would you do? ||
 * = ==22-31== || ====**Fun Facts**==== || Add anything you found interesting about the state. ||
 * GUIDELINES : Remember, this site is an extension of our classroom. Please be // __respectful__ // in everything you say and do. **