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ESL 1 - The States Project 

 

 

All students need an understanding of the dynamics of the states that form The United States of America. The national governmental representation of each state, their diversity, and the economic strengths are basic to who we are together as Americans.

Begin by thinking about what about the state you chose has in common with your homeland?  What are the most distinguishing characteristics of each state and how does it contribute to the success of the United States?  (Products, geography, place in history)  What historical event happened in your state and what was going on in the United States at the same time?  (Timeline)  What makes the state you have selected great or not so great? 

Class Learning Plan  -  Teachers:
Mrs. Daniela Ariano, Reading ESL 1
Dr. Elaine Buch, Media Specialist
Mrs. Soledad Levulis, Science ESL 1
Ms. Patti Vendegna, ESL 1 Language Arts

 

S T U D Y
State the question Track down resources Use the information Do the project You evaluate
4What do you need to know? List of information needed.
Print PDF

4Vocabulary

4Author's Craft  PP

4Timeline

4Rubric


 

AT's Media Center

Congressional Directory

*Culturegrams

*Encyclopedia Britannica


Grolier Online Atlas

National Park Service US Department of Interior

Senators of the 110th Congress


States & Capitals

Stately Knowledge

THINK as you read:
4Taking notes

What should my project look like?
4Illinois PowerPoint

Student Work:
4Oklahoma
4California

 

Integrity is key to academic success.  Provide credit to your sources.
Citing Sources
 

 

 

4Your Turn!

4Group Evaluations:
With cards
 

1/10  Please email Elaine E. Buch, AT Media Director, if you find broken links.