Part One: Gathering the Facts
Open your information sheet here in Word. You will need to save this to your computer so we do not lose any information
Steps to save information sheet:
- Click on your Word document go to File-Save As
- Click “My Computer” on the left side
- Click “Roostu I:” drive
- Click your teacher’s name and select New Jersey Project
- Type the first name of each group member
Review the topics on your information sheet so you know what to look for. Now it is time to get your detective caps on. Use this website of posted New Jersey links to help you find the information listed. Remember, you can always use Schoolwax to help you find out more information. If you use another website, copy and paste it onto your Word document at the bottom. Do not forget to cite your sources.
The first section is Landforms and Weather. There are so many great sites to see in New Jersey. Which sites would people want to come and visit? What might they do there? What is the weather like and when is the best time to come to New Jersey? Make sure you explain your answers and find good evidence to support them.
The first section is Landforms and Weather. There are so many great sites to see in New Jersey. Which sites would people want to come and visit? What might they do there? What is the weather like and when is the best time to come to New Jersey? Make sure you explain your answers and find good evidence to support them.
The next section is Products and Industry. What would someone do for a job here if they were to move to New Jersey? What do we grow locally and what helps our economy? Don't forget to include an explanation why this makes New Jersey unique and so fantastic.
World Book Online - Kids version
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The third section is Activities and Landmarks. New Jersey has tons of history. What would be something really cool to see? What are some fun things that you love to do? Remember to think about the different seasons. What you do in the fall and winter will be different from the spring and summer. Include why these things are so great to see. Use your persuasive skills!
** Do not list every single one. Pick a few that interest you. **
** Do not list every single one. Pick a few that interest you. **
Events in New Jersey
Explore the tabs across the top to find out more
Explore the tabs across the top to find out more
New Jersey Tourism - Historic Sites
Feel free to click on the links and explore the website
Feel free to click on the links and explore the website
The fourth section listed is History and Culture. Give possible tourists a little background on New Jersey. How was it discovered and when did it become New Jersey? Feel free to include state facts and information about our government.
There are two additional blank boxes. Think about something else that might interest you. You can include fun New Jersey facts or famous people. Decide with your group what you would like to include.
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