State Report Planning A successful U. S. state research report takes planning and organisation. Complete this page as soon as you learn of the assignment, post it in a prominent place and use it as a guide for pacing and contents.

Two Components of a U. S. State Research Report:

Research Report

State Model

Due Date (both components): <enter due date here>

State Name: <enter state name here>

You have been assigned, or have chosen, a unique state. Your job is to research, analyse, then write about what makes this state unique. Report clearly about how the land became a state. Illustrate the ways this state is successful. Celebrate what is beautiful and exciting!

Research Report Requirements

Title page

Table of Contents (including page numbers)

14 Informational pages (check off when completed)

+ two Unique Informational pages determined by you*

Introduction	History	Geography
Climate	Natural resources	Demographics
Industry / Agriculture	Notable Resident(s)	Attractions
Events	+	+

<To check off and/or to add Unique page titles, select coloured box and enter X or text>

Conclusion

Sources Cited page

Complete by
☐	<insert date 8 wks before Due Date>	If desired, contact your State’s Chamber of Commerce, State government representatives, or State Historical Society.
☐	<insert date 6 weeks before Due Date>	Begin research using Bing, school or public library, human resources. Keep thorough notes, including information needed for citations. Save internet image to illustrate your report, but ensure you have permission to use them by searching via Bing in the Classroom or by using Bing “Search by Licence” feature at home. (Creative Commons)
☐	<insert date 6 weeks before Due Date>	When inspired by a particularly unique element of your state, determine the two Unique Informational pages and enter their titles in the grid.
☐	<insert date 6 weeks before Due Date>	Compose at least four Informational pages. Typing now will eliminate a last-minute crush.
☐	<insert date 5 weeks before Due Date>	Compose at least four more Informational pages. Typing now will eliminate a last-minute crush.
☐	<insert date 4 weeks before Due Date>	Compose at least four more Informational pages. Typing now will eliminate a last-minute crush.
☐	<insert date 3 weeks before Due Date>	Compose at least three more Informational pages, as well as your Introduction. Begin assembling and formatting Cited Sources page according to directions from your teacher. Compose Conclusion. Typing now will eliminate a last-minute crush.
☐	<insert date 2 weeks before Due Date>	Type and illustrate your Informational pages, Introduction, Title Page, Table of Contents. Complete Cited Sources.
☐	<insert date 2 weeks before Due Date>	Print and assemble your Research Report pages as directed by your teacher.

State Model Requirements

The State Model is a construction project intended to creatively evoke what is most inspirational about your state. Each model will be different because of both the state AND the designer. Requirements are few, but expectations are high.

Suggestions: box, float, diorama, clay model, Minecraft, Mixed Reality, video presentation

Parent Acknowledgment for <enter student name>

I, ______________________ (parent), am aware my child is participating in an important project, and I am committed to supporting him/her with advice and encouragement. I have noted the Due Date, planning dates, and subject area, and will aid in having both components at <location to be turned in> by <insert due date>. (Once signed, copy this page for teacher and parent.)