1. Review the criteria for this part of the project. (class discussion)
2. Begin
researching the assigned region. Use books and the Internet
to find
information. Use the planning/research guide
to help you organize your
information. See
student Example of research guide
You will need to include 10-15 details about the landforms and terrain.
3. Complete this Checklist. Hand in your research information and checklist to your teacher.
4. After your
research has been approved and your planning guide has been returned, meet with
a
classmate who is studying the same region. Compare details and discuss the types of images that would support
your findings. Review the
student exemplar to better
understand the assignment. Jot these suggestion/keywords on your
planning guide.
5.
Use
the sites provided to find images. Once you have
explored the sites provided you may use a
search engine (i.e. Google) for any additional images that you need. Think
carefully about which keywords
to use in your search!
6. Save images to your social folder. Note: you might have to rename the images so that they are easy to identify.
7. Create a visual presentation to illustrate the unique features of your region. (Photo Story or PPT would be good choices) See student samples (Interior Plains PPT; Interior Plains Photo Story)
8. Include a title for each picture/slide you are creating. (See examplar)
9. Rehearse or record the
details you want to include in your presentation (for each image or slide)
