Fifty States WebQuest

Introduction
Task
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion
Extension

 
 
 
Introduction
What do you know about the fifty states?  Your job is is to learn more about the states.  You will find information about a state that your teacher has selected for you.

 
 
Task
1.  Use the Internet to find answers to questions about your state.
2.  Print the worksheet of questions you will be answering.
3.  Write the answers to each question on the worksheet.
4.  Spell all words correctly.

 
 
Resources
50 states.com - use this site for #1 - # 9

cnn.com/weather/ - use this site for #10 only

  • choose your state
  • choose your capital name

 
 
 
Evaluation
Click here to print worksheet you will be evaluated on for a grade.

 
 
 
Conclusion
(Whole Class)
Are all states the same?   Is the weather the same?  Does each state have its own symbols?  Why is it good for each state to have its own symbols?

 
 
 
Extension
Find a picture of your state flag on 50states.com.  Draw and color a picture of your flag.


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