1. State ReportState Report
PresentationPresentation
Megan GerdtsMegan Gerdts

2. Table of ContentsTable of Contents
• Why are we doing this reportWhy are we doing this report
anyway?anyway?
• What do I have to do?What do I have to do?
• What are the requirements?What are the requirements?
• When is this project due?When is this project due?
• How will I be graded on this stateHow will I be graded on this state
report and presentation?report and presentation?

3. Why are we doing thisWhy are we doing this
report?report?
When you turn 18 and become a voter, you need toWhen you turn 18 and become a voter, you need to
know something about the country that you live andknow something about the country that you live and
vote in!vote in!
Part of 5Part of 5thth
grade is to learn about U.S. History!grade is to learn about U.S. History!

4. Have you ever wondered…Have you ever wondered…
what state has only 20% of its roads paved?what state has only 20% of its roads paved?
which state has the largest population?which state has the largest population?
which state is called the “Buckeye State”?which state is called the “Buckeye State”?
where Louisiana got its name?where Louisiana got its name?
how small Rhode Island actually is?how small Rhode Island actually is?
why Kansas City is in Missouri and notwhy Kansas City is in Missouri and not
Kansas?Kansas?
Why are we doing thisWhy are we doing this
report?report?

5. What do I have to do?What do I have to do?
• Research your state both at the library andResearch your state both at the library and
online (specifics later)online (specifics later)
• Create a PowerPoint presentation to presentCreate a PowerPoint presentation to present
your informationyour information
• Practice your presentationPractice your presentation
• Present your state report to the class usingPresent your state report to the class using
your PowerPointyour PowerPoint

6. What are the requirements?What are the requirements?
• Research the stateResearch the state
– History (first inhabitants, explorations, colonialHistory (first inhabitants, explorations, colonial
period, territorial period, statehood)period, territorial period, statehood)
– State bird, flower, tree (include pictures)State bird, flower, tree (include pictures)
– State flag and its historyState flag and its history
– State’s nickname and how it got the nameState’s nickname and how it got the name
– Statehood (date and which ordinal # it was)Statehood (date and which ordinal # it was)
– Maps (a physical and political map)Maps (a physical and political map)
– Population (list each decade starting with 1950Population (list each decade starting with 1950
and the population in your state)and the population in your state)

7. • Research the state – continued…Research the state – continued…
– Economy (agricultural products, miningEconomy (agricultural products, mining
products, manufactured goods)products, manufactured goods)
– Weather (high/low temps in January andWeather (high/low temps in January and
July, annual precipitation)July, annual precipitation)
– Natural Resources (major bodies of water,Natural Resources (major bodies of water,
minerals, plant life, animal life includeminerals, plant life, animal life include
pictures)pictures)
– Places to Visit (describe 4, include pictures)Places to Visit (describe 4, include pictures)
– Famous People from your stateFamous People from your state
– Works Cited (your bibliography)Works Cited (your bibliography)

8. • Create a PowerPointCreate a PowerPoint
– We’ll go over the specifics of how to do this inWe’ll go over the specifics of how to do this in
classclass
– Use at least one slide per required topicUse at least one slide per required topic
(example: flag information and picture should(example: flag information and picture should
be on one slide)be on one slide)
– Include pictures where required and whereInclude pictures where required and where
they would enhance your presentationthey would enhance your presentation
– Fun transitions are up to youFun transitions are up to you
– Make sure to cite your sources on the lastMake sure to cite your sources on the last
slide of your presentationslide of your presentation

9. • Practice Your PresentationPractice Your Presentation
– Rehearse ahead of timeRehearse ahead of time
– Don’t read the screen to your audienceDon’t read the screen to your audience
– Make eye contact with your audienceMake eye contact with your audience
– Note cards are ok, but don’t read them to usNote cards are ok, but don’t read them to us
– Engage your audienceEngage your audience
When you have practiced and rehearsed…When you have practiced and rehearsed…
Present your fabulous report to the class!Present your fabulous report to the class!

10. Dates to RememberDates to Remember
April 1 – Assignment givenApril 1 – Assignment given
April 14 – All resources found, begin workingApril 14 – All resources found, begin working
on PowerPointon PowerPoint
April 22 – First 8 slides due in classApril 22 – First 8 slides due in class
April 30 – Sign up for presentation time/dateApril 30 – Sign up for presentation time/date
May 7-9 – Presentations in ClassMay 7-9 – Presentations in Class

11. Scoring Rubric for PowerPointScoring Rubric for PowerPoint
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Content - Accuracy All content throughout the
presentation is
accurate. There are
no factual errors.
Most of the content is
accurate but there is
one piece of
information that
might be inaccurate.
The content is generally
accurate, but one
piece of information
is clearly flawed or
inaccurate.
Content is typically
confusing or
contains more than
one factual error.
Spelling and Grammar Presentation has no
misspellings or
grammatical errors.
Presentation has 1-2
misspellings, but no
grammatical errors.
Presentation has 1-2
grammatical errors
but no misspellings.
Presentation has more
than 2 grammatical
and/or spelling
errors.
Effectiveness Project includes all
material needed to
gain a comfortable
understanding of the
topic.
Project includes most
material needed to
gain a comfortable
understanding of the
material but is
lacking one or two
key elements.
Project is missing more
than two key
elements.
Project is lacking several
key elements and
has inaccuracies.
Use of Graphics All graphics are attractive
(size and colors) and
support the
theme/content of the
presentation.
A few graphics are not
attractive but all
support the
theme/content of the
presentation.
All graphics are attractive
but a few do not
seem to support the
theme/content of the
presentation.
Several graphics are
unattractive AND
detract from the
content of the
presentation.
Originality Presentation shows
considerable
originality and
inventiveness. The
content and ideas
are presented in a
unique and
interesting way.
Presentation shows some
originality and
inventiveness. The
content and ideas
are presented in an
interesting way.
Presentation shows an
attempt at originality
and inventiveness on
1-2 cards.
Presentation is a rehash of
other people's ideas
and/or graphics and
shows very little
attempt at original
thought.

12. Any Questions?Any Questions?