Our City and State
Research Helps Us Gather Good Data
In this unit, students explore the world outside their homes and neighborhoods as they study facts about the city and state in which they live.
OBJECTIVE
Students will:
- Research and record facts about their city and state.
- Write an informative paragraph about their city and state.
LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Amazing Facts about My City and State
REPRODUCIBLES
Amazing Facts About My City
Amazing Facts About Our State
CULMINATING ACTIVITY
Students will share their informative paragraphs with other classrooms.
SUPPORTING BOOKS
Books for Exploring American Cities and States
- Teacher Store
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Graph Master
The Teacher Store 
Graph Master
With Graph Master, students learn to graph and analyze data to solve problems. After collecting and entering data, students select the variables, scale, and graph type appropriate for their data.
The program's filter, sort, and compare features help students analyze data in different ways. Graph Master also includes a built-in notebook where students can record observations, conclusions, and answers to problems.
With Graph Master students:
- Learn how to interpret data using 9 d $79.00
CD-ROM | Grades 4-8
Grades 4-8 $79.00
- Learn how to interpret data using 9 d $79.00
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USA Explorer Teacher Pack
The Teacher Store 
USA Explorer Teacher Pack
In this program, students track down clues from coast to coast on a mysterious mission to deliver a secret package. They make maps, learn state capitals and discover the people, places, and past times of the fabulous 50 states.
Along their journey, students snap travel photos, collect facts on over 100 landmarks, track and predict weather all around the country, and find more cross-country activities.
$49.95
CD-ROM | Grades K-3
Grades K-3 $49.95
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