State float project rubric due date: Monday, December 18, 2017 5 4 3 2 Neatness Important Facts/Facts at a Glance The float project is neatly displayed and has an attractive layout that is organized. Has all 10 facts about the state and are accurate. These facts are organized in a creative way on the float. (See attached fact sheet) Most of the elements are neatly displayed. The box has an attractive design and layout. The float has 6-9 of the facts about the state and are accurate Few of the elements are neatly designed. The box appears a bit messy. The float has 3-5 of the facts about the state and are mostly accurate The float is not neatly displayed and does not have an attractive design. The float has less than 2 facts about the state and are mostly accurate Maps The float has at least 2 different types of maps and locating the spot on the map where the state is located. The float has 1 map and the state is emphasized on the map. The float may have maps, but the maps do not locate the location of the state. The float has a map that is not accurate and does not emphasize the state. State Seal Landmarks The state seal is in color and is located on the float neatly. The float has neatly displayed in color at least 2 of the major landmarks of the state with a description of each of the landmarks. The state seal is a bit messy on the float. The float has neatly displayed in color at least 1 of the major landmarks of the state with a description of the landmark. The state seal is not in color on the float. The float has neatly displayed the landmarks but does not have a description for them. The state seal is a bit messy and not in color on the float. The landmarks about the state seem a bit messy and does not have a description of each of the landmarks. Presentation All components are included and student memorizes the majority of the information and informs the audience of the information on the state float. Majority of components are included. Student memorizes the majority of their presentation and is somewhat informing in their delivery Little components are included, speech is not memorized and student is not informing the audience of the state. Speech is short, not memorized and does not have the necessary components on the state. Description Index Card The float has a title index card with your The float has a title index card but is The float has a title index card but is The float only displays one of the necessary name, name of the missing a component. missing more than one components on the state, and the details of the components and index card. of the float. (How you is a bit messy. create it and with what materials?) The essay has organized The essay has The essay is lacking The essay is a bit detailed information of organized detailed information about the messy and not Essay the state using paragraphs and proper information of the state in paragraph state and has some grammatical errors. organized with information into grammar. form but has some paragraph essay form. grammatical errors.
Fun Facts The float has at least 2 fun, accurate facts that was found during research that is added to the float. The float has 1 fun, accurate fact that was found during research that is added to the float. The float has a fact that was added but is not supported with evidence from a source. The float does contain one fact but can t prove it from a source and is a bit messy and unorganized. The total amount of points that was earned for the STATE FLOAT PROJECT was out of a total of a possible 45 points! Thank you! Mrs. Hansen Facts at a Glance Sheet (Remember all of these facts need to be listed on the float! Be creative in how you list them. You can use pictures or symbols to represent!)
Name of State Date entered Statehood State abbreviation State capital State nickname State bird State flower Largest city in state and what is the population of that city Population of the state Major sports teams in the state Make sure to also add 2 fun facts that you found out about your state! 1. 2. Mrs. Hansen 10/31/16 Arizona State Float Project Arizona Essay 3 Paragraph Example
I chose Arizona for my state project because I have spent all but 1 year of my life here. I was born in New York, but we moved out here not long after. At first we lived in Glendale, but then we moved north to Cave Creek. I went to Cave Creek Elementary School which was in the center of town for grades 1 st and 2 nd. Afterwards, I attended Black Mountain Elementary School for grades 3-6 th. For 6 th grade we were in taught in trailers that were parked near the school. My high school class totaled 100 students. I loved growing up in a small town. The state of Arizona has many beautiful parks including one of the Wonders of the World; The Grand Canyon. Over 1 million people visit the Canyon each year (www.research.com, 2016). Our state bird is the Cactus Wren and state tree is the Palo Verde. Arizona is also known as the 5 C s State: Copper, Citrus, Cotton, Cattle and Climate. I really enjoy living in the state of Arizona. There are many things that I enjoying doing in the state of Arizona. These activities include; hiking, riding my quad and fishing. I enjoying hiking in the pines of Flagstaff and along the red rocks of Sedona. Yuma is where my family and I ride our quads around the golden sand dunes on the Arizona/California border. My favorite fishing hole has to be Alamo Lake. I have lots of fun hiking around the coastline and casting my pole into the deep blue water. These are just a few of the many things I enjoy doing in the best state; Arizona! Name: Date: Copy 1, 2, 3, 4 State Float Paragraph Graphic Organizer 1. (INDENT)First Paragraph: Why did you chose this state?.
a. Supporting sentences; Explain at least three reasons (using examples) 1. 2. 3. Concluding Sentence: Restate the three main reasons why you chose this state.. 2. (INDENT)Second Paragraph: Explain some of the things you have learned about your state (tree, bird etc.) 1. 2. 3. Concluding Sentence: Restate the three main things you have learned about your state.. 3. (INDENT)Third Paragraph: Any other facts or experiences you have had in your state.
1. 2. 3. Concluding Sentence: Restate the three main facts/experiences you have had in your state. Cite Your Sources: Name of website (entire www. ) or book title with author used for your project:
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