State PowerPoint Project By Travis Phillips © Big Dog Education

Congratulations! You have just been hired as a promoter for your state. Part of the jobs is to create a PowerPoint slide show and do a research paper about your state. The following slides layout the expectations.

The Slides Title Slide—The Name of the State and Your Name 5 on History of the state 1 on the Capital city 5 on Top Places To Visit 5 on Industry in the state (Businesses)

Each Slide A title 3 bulleted points 1 picture Background Transitions between each slide

Example: Places to Visit in SC Beaufort, SC Known for Beaches, Shopping and great food Home of Parris Island—Training base for Marines Named “Best Small Town” by Sothern Living Magazine

Grades Title Slide 10 Pts Slide Transitions 10 Pts 3 Bulleted Pts per slide 20 Pts Pictures 20 Pts Background 20 Pts 17 Total Slides 20 Pts

Research Paper Title of research Paper: Past, Present and Future of (Your State Here) 500 words MLA Format 3 sources (minimum) EXAMPLE OF MLA FORMAT (right click—open link

Research Paper Grading Content 40 Pts 500 Word Minimum—Any less, will be 0 10 Pts MLA format 40 Pts 3 Sources 10 Pts