Missouri Regions

Introduction

Congratulations! You have been selected to a very important position in the state of Missouri. The citizens of Missouri have voted for YOU as the new Missouri governor.

As governor, your first task is very important. You have decided that future Missouri citizens should have something to look at that will tell them something about the regions of Missouri. A guide would be perfect!

As governor, you have the honor of choosing the artifacts that best represent one of the four regions of Missouri. The citizens of Missouri are confident that you will do a great job. Congratulations again, and good luck!

Task

The guide you will create will contain artifacts that represent one of the four regions of Missouri.

It is important to know what the citizens of Missouri expect of you. Each guide should include the following student-made items:

One job per person at your table...

A map to list cities, rivers and special landmarks for your region. (Map)
A graphic organizer that includes information on geography. (Geography paper)
A landmark information sheet. (Landmark paper)
A product and resources information sheet. (Product/Resources paper)

As you complete each item to be placed in your guide, you should choose things that best represent the region. Once all of your items are complete, you will put together your guide for the state's print shop.

Process

Your table will research one of these four regions:

Glaciated Till Plain
Osage Plains
Ozark Highlands
Southeast Lowlands

It’s time to start creating your time capsule! Start researching!

Links for all Regions

Missouri Department of Tourism	Regional Information about Missouri
Missouri State Parks	Relief Map of Missouri
Economy of Missouri	Missouri Almanac for Kids
Visual Journey of Missouri	Missouri Economy

Glaciated Till Plains

St. Joseph	Missouri Agriculture
Battle of Athens State Park	Independence
Hannibal

Osage Plains

Osage Plains (look for Missouri info.)	Battle of Carthage
Harry S. Truman Birthplace	Sedalia

Ozark Highlands

Mark Twain National Forest	Wilson’s Creek
Elephant Rocks State Park	Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
Lake of the Ozarks	Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Johnson’s Shut-Ins

Southeast Lowlands

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge	Discover Southeast Missouri
Trail of Tears State Park	Ste. Genevieve
Missouri’s Bootheel	Bootheel

Now that you've complete your research it is time to put together your artifacts. Be sure your information is accurate.

Evaluation

Your group’s work will be evaluated using the scoring guide below. Remember that not only will you receive a score for your work; you will also be evaluated on how well your group works together.

	Independently and Consitently 3	Sometimes 2	Needs Support 1
Required Elements	The guide includes all required elements.	The guide includes all required elements but one.	The guide is missing several required elements.
Content Accuracy	100-90% of the facts in the guide are accurate.	89-80% of the facts in the guide are accurate.	Fewer than 80% of the facts in the guide are accurate.
Product	The guide is accurate and adequately addresses the topic.	The guide is accurate, but it does not adequately address the topic.	The guide is not accurate and does not adequately address the topic.
Organization	The guide exhibits organization of elements.	The guide exhibits acceptable organization of elements though it may appear disorganized.	The guide is disorganized.
Neatness	The guide is attractive in terms of neatness and design.	The guide is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.	The guide is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Participation	Student showed some enthusiasm and focused on the task. Was helpful to others, if asked.	Student did work, but lost focus or became frustrated. Did not distract others.	Student often lost focus or became frustrated and distracted others.

Conclusion

You have received high marks from your fellow Missouri citizens. Not only do they have a guide for each Missouri region for their use, but you have now become an expert on the regions of Missouri. Who knows, maybe after your term in office is over, the Missouri Department of Tourism will call you with a job offer! Nice work!

Credits

Based on a WebQuest design by Merrie Williams. Adapted and modified by Peggy Wald, Technology Facilitator for Parkway School District, and Julie Otey, Fourth Grade Teacher in the Parkway School District. Adated additionaly by Amanda Wyatt fourth grade teacher, Mehlville School District.