1. State Float: You will design and create a parade float for your state at home. Your State Float should be made out of a shoe box or other small box. Parade floats are beautiful and colorful, so be creative! Use tissue paper, construction paper, etc to cover all sides of your box. Models, pictures or figures can be added to add interest and creativity. Put your float together carefully. Your float must include: State name in neat lettering State’s Capital State Flag State Symbols (tree, bird, etc) Date of Statehood Outline of states shape Choose at least 3 other items that you would like to include. Rubrics for both parts of this project are on the back. Use your rubric to make sure that your project is complete….and most importantly HAVE FUN!!! SEE WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLES Projects are due Monday, November 23, 2015 Student’s Name ______________________________________ State _____________________________________ You will be learning about one state through your research. You will plan and create a parade float that will inform other students about your special state.

2. State Float: State name in neat lettering-------- / 10 State Flag-------- / 10 State Symbols (tree, bird, etc)-------- / 10 Date of Statehood-------- / 5 States Capital_____/ 5 Outline of states shape-------- / 10 Choose at least 3 other items to be represented -------- / 30 Creativity-------- / 10 Effort-------- / 10 Total --------- / 100