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Step 1—Research one of the 50 states of the United States of America using two or more of the following sources:

o The World Almanac and Book of Facts

o A general encyclopedia (book or online)

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o Or state sponsored web-sites

Step 2—Create bibliography cards for your reference materials—DUE DATE: __________

Step 3—Collect notes on the state on 25 or more note-cards—DUE DATE: ___________

Step 4—Create a brochure that advertises for the assigned country—DUE DATE: _________

➢ Brochure must include the following information:

o State name.

o State flag.

o Map of the state.

o State capital.

o State politicians (governor, senators, etc.)

o State population.

o State geography and climate.

o State economics

▪ Gross state product.

▪ Average individual income

o Economic Sources.

o Tourist attractions.

o History of the state’s name.

o State motto and nickname.

o Famous statesmen and women.

o Unusual facts or laws.

o State symbols (at least 4 with graphics)

o A summary that explains to people why they should visit or consider relocating. (no more than 100 words, but no fewer than 25)

o An MLA reference section that lists where all of the information can be found.

Step 5—Present your state to a group of possible travelers (your classmates) and sell your state as the best place to live—DUE DATE SAME AS BROCHURE

List of the 50 States:

|Alabama |Nebraska |

|Alaska |Nevada |

|Arizona |New Hampshire |

|Arkansas |New Jersey |

|California |New Mexico |

|Colorado |New York |

|Connecticut |North Carolina |

|Delaware |North Dakota |

|Florida |Ohio |

|Georgia |Oklahoma |

|Hawaii |Oregon |

|Idaho |Pennsylvania |

|Illinois |Rhode Island |

|Indiana |South Carolina |

|Iowa |South Dakota |

|Kansas |Tennessee |

|Kentucky |Texas |

|Louisiana |Utah |

|Maine |Vermont |

|Maryland |Virginia |

|Massachusetts |Washington |

|Michigan |Washington, D.C. |

|Minnesota |West Virginia |

|Mississippi |Wisconsin |

|Missouri |Wyoming |

|Montana | |

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