United States Regions Project

Sept. 14- Oct. 2 Project: Group Final Grades: Individual

ective: ients will familiarize themselves with the six regions of the United States and become an expert on on İe regions.

jistics:

Students will work in groups of four Students will use computers, atlases, literature books and maps Students will be given class time for this project All students will participate in the presentation of their region Four summative (80%) grades will be given between the two classes Assignment will be broken down into smaller formative (20%) parts along the way Students will provide their own colored pencils, all other materials will be provided

jected Timeline:

September 14th project introduced and groups and regions assigned Sept. 14-18 Group time and research “know your extension project Sept. 16-23 Read and analyze story per instructions Sept. 21- 28 Final copy for all assigned work Sept. 29-30 Practice presentations Oct. 1-2 Present

ndards:

Writing and Language. -

8.W.2, 8.W.4, 8.W.6, 8.W.7, 8.W.8, 8.W.10, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.L.3, 8.L.6, 8 SL.1, 8 SL.4, 8.

Social Studies:

8.8, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13, 8.23, 8.24, 8.WHST.7, 8.WHST.8, 8.WHST.9

Reading:

RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.10 Literature: - -

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.9, RL. 8. 10

quired Parts:

Regional Map: Maps must be in final copy form (NO pencil)

-Key and compass rose -States and capitals -Any Major Landmarks -Major physical features (rivers, lakes, mountains, Interstates etc.)

Written Papers: Each person must turn in their own papers

Format: Proper heading, Title, Paragraphs (3-5)

Arial or Times New Roman font 12 or 14 fontsize

Paper must include: (Use your Cornell notes)

-What makes a region

-Pros and Cons of living and working in your region -State and Region economy

-Politics of the Region (similarities and differences throughout the region)

Regional Literature:

-Each student will read a selection of their choice authored by someone

from their region. A list will be available or a student can find one of their own if approved by the teacher. -Each group will complete written products that demonstrate proficiency in the following assignments. Each member must complete a different assignment.

- Theme: Write a page that explains the main idea and theme of the story. In

addition, explain how your main idea/theme is connected to your region. - Vocabulary Story: Select 7-10 unfamiliar vocabulary words. Write each

definition in your own words. Write a one page fictional story using your selected vocabulary. The story must be set in your geographical region. - Create a Comic: Create a 6-8 frame Comic chronologically highlighting

the main ideas of the story. { -Compare Stories: Compare your story to another one you've recently read. One

page paper must include analysis of protagonists in each story, comparison of setting, and author's purposes.

Extensions:

Choose one of the following to add to your final project. Format should be written, visual, chart, diagram, etc. It should show significant effort and depth. Be creative.

-Products that are exported and where -Cost of living, compare to higher or lower costs elsewhere -Places of interest to visit: natural or man-made -People of note from your region and their contributions to society

(local, national, international) -Literature extension - On Your Own, find another piece of literature about your

region; complete something creative showing an understanding of the main idea.

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