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 * The States of The United States of America!!!**

In this week's geography lesson, we continue to look at our very own country! Instead of just locating the states on the map, we are going to actually learn some important facts about the states that make up our nation! Below are the instructions for what we will be doing in class for the next two days.

Day One Instructions: Create Mind Map

 * After hearing my introduction to this lesson, you will select a state by raising you hand a
 * nd telling the teacher your state. (No one can choose Florida because I will cover this state).
 * Using the books provided in the classroom, begin doing research on your chosen state. You may also use the laptops from the laptop cart to research your state, but use the books first! (Please make sure you ask the teacher before you take a laptop from the laptop cart). Write down ten important facts about your state.
 * Here are some internet websites to use when researching your state on the internet:
 * Website 1, Website 2, Website 3
 * Using these facts, you will use the Kidspiration program on the laptops to create a very simple mindmap. Include all ten of your facts on your MindMap. Also include images on your MindMap (Again, be sure to askthe teacher before you take a laptop from the laptop cart!)
 * When you are finished, send your Mindmap document to the classroom printer. Print it out, write your
 * [[image:camachofinalproject/student-clipart.gif width="101" height="132" align="right"]] name on your MindMap, and turn it in to the teacher. If you need any assistance, **raise your hand** and ask the teacher for help

Day Two Instructions: Create PowerPoint
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 * If you have not completed you MindMap, you will be given some time at the begining of class today to finish it. If you already turned in your MindMap, the teacher will hand them back out at the start of class. When the teacher gives you your MindMap, get in groups of 3 or 4 and share some of the facts about your state with each other.
 * After 10 minutes of sharing facts about your state, go to the teacher to check out a laptop from the laptop cart. You will create a PowerPoint presentation in your group.
 * Your PowerPoint Presentation needs to include one slide for each state in your group. Each slide must have **one picture** and **three** **facts**. If you need any assistance when creating your PowerPoint, raise your hand and wait for the teacher to come and help you. You can also watch this short video that shows you the basics of PowerPoint.
 * When you are done creating your PowerPoint presentation, you will turn it in by saving it onto the teacher's Flash Drive. Raise your hands and the teacher will bring you a Flash Drive. Return the Flash
 * Drive to the teacher when you have finished saving your PowerPoint onto it.
 * If you have forgotten how to save onto a flash drive, here is how:
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Plug the flash drive into the laptop on the right side.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">In your PowerPoint, click "File", then click "Save As"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">When the Save box is on the screen, go to the left side of the Save box and click "My Computer"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">When you have clicked "My Computer", click on "Mr. Camacho's Flash Drive"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">Then click "Save". You've saved it onto the Flash Drive!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">After you have saved the PowerPoint on Mr. Camacho's Flash Drive, be sure to properly take out the Flash Drive by clicking "Start" on the bottom left of your screen, then click "My Computer". Next, you're going to RIGHT click "Mr. Camacho's Flash Drive", then click "Eject". Wait a few seconds, and then remove the Flash Drive from the laptop.