1. State PowerPoint Project
By Travis Phillips
© Big Dog Education

2. 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.

3. 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)

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. Research Paper Grading
Content Pts
500 Word Minimum—Any less, will be Pts
MLA format Pts
3 Sources Pts