Introduction
Hello 4th Graders!!!
We have been studying which 12 states make up the Midwest Region. What I would like you to do is take some time to zoom in on one state in particular...MICHIGAN! Michigan is the beautiful state in which we live in. How much information do you really know about your state? We are going to find out!
Task
Your task is to research 5 facts about our state, 5 tourist attractions, and 5 interesting facts about the Great Lakes that surround our state . You may work with a partner.
Once you complete the research, you and your partner will be responsible for recording a "commercial" on my IPad about Pure Michigan!
Process
Here is what you will do:
Research the headings by clicking on the link below it. Make sure to write down your findings. Once you complete the research with your partner, you will ask to use my Ipad. One of you will record and the other will talk about facts, what tourist attractions Michigan has to offer, and why the Great Lakes are so special. Your video presentation needs to be less than 3 minutes.
Facts
http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/mi.html
Touist Attractions (please make sure to view the videos and pictures)
http://laarensbak.hubpages.com/hub/Exploring-Pure-Michigan-The-10-Best-…
Great Lakes
http://www.livescience.com/29312-great-lakes.html
Evaluation
The Rubic is as follows:
Did the student conduct research? ___/5
Did the student use time wisely? ___/5
Did the student record a video? ___/5
Did the video include: ___/10
- Facts
- Tourist Attractions
- Great Lakes Facts
Total: ___/25
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this FUN activity and learned some interesting facts about our beautiful state!
Now..let's watch these commercials!