Your job is to locate geographical information about the state your team has chosen. Use the resources and questions listed below to collect your information. Your research should answer, but not be limited to the posed questions.
Resources
Off-line:
The off-line resources listed below may be found in
your classroom or at the
library.
State books
Atlases
Encyclopedias
Atlas software
On-line:
The Internet sites listed below will help you in your
investigation. Information
such as state agriculture and elevations may be found using them.
Other
information can be found as well. Look for a picture of the state
to include in your
presentation.
Excite
Travel- To find information of seasonal weather choose your state.
Then scrool down to the Useful Links section and click on Fact Sheet.
Encarta
Concise Encyclopedia - First you will need to type in the name of your
state. Then select the first link to your state. You will see
the state information, as well as other categories to the right.
Columbia
Encyclopedia - First you will need to type in the name of your state.
Then select the first link to your state.
Questions
Below are some questions that may help you in your investigation.
You may use
them, but do not limit yourself to only them. As you search through
the resources
listed above, think of other information that can be include in your investigation.
What is the agriculture like in this state?
What are some of the highest and lowest elevations?
What is the population in the state?
What is the industry like?
What products does this state manufacture?
What is the land area of this state?
Describe some geography of your state.
