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ESL 1 - The States Project  All students need an understanding the dynamics of the states that are The United States

What about the state is similar to 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 Syllabus

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

Information Needed for the STATES Project

I.              Introduction

A.    Name of state

B.     Location in the United States of America

C.    Population

D.    Postal Code (State Abbreviation)

E.     State Capital

F.     Type of weather year-round

G.     State Flower

H.     State Tree

I.       State Animal

J.      State Nickname

K.    Economy and/or Commerce

II.             Show map and flag

III.            Politics

A.     Governor/Political Party

B.  Senators/Political Party

IV.           Famous person

A. Picture

B.     Name

C.    What he/she did

V.            Most interesting thing/historical timeline

A.    What was happening in the U.S. at the same time

VI.          Landmark or National Park to visit

A.    Picture

B.     Name of place

C.    Location in state

      VII.      Other locations in the state
                      A.  Historical (2)
                      B.  Entertaining (2)
                      C.  Interesting to you (1)

            

                  Conclusion - What are the most distinguishing characteristics of your state and how does it contribute to the success of the United States?

 





 


5/07
Created by Media Center Director  Elaine Buch, Ph.D.


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