Looking for a fun way to engage students in West Virginia studies? Try this hands-on project (made by a WV teacher!) that encourages students to work in small teams to develop an appreciation of their home state by creating a poster, brochure, video commercial, and trivia game for one of the nine tourist regions in WV. This product contains a PDF file with pages that can be used together as a booklet or separately as part of your upper elementary West Virginia unit. Also included, is an EDITABLE PowerPoint file with suggested rubrics for the various projects, a parent "Tour of WV" student showcase invitation, and a parent letter that tells about the unit. The student pages include: -"Challenge" introduction/instructions page (multiple versions for different grade levels) -Labeled map of the 9 tourist regions -Team page (for students to list their assigned region and teammates) -Division of Labor page (to help students navigate group-work) -WV History Research Pages (these include questions about when and why WV became a state, where the capitol is located, who the first native people were to live here, what industry the state is known for, and famous people from WV) -Informational Article about WV Statehood -State Symbols page -Region Research pages (students will research a specific section of the state and list counties and cities in the region, as well as the history, industry, and things to do there.) -Note-taking page -Planning page -Display Board Requirements -Commercial Requirements -Commercial Planning Page -Brochure Requirements -Trivia Game Requirements -Postcard Requirements -Postcard Planning Page -Optional extensions (for groups that finish ahead of time) Be sure to check out my other West Virginia-specific products below: WV Folklore Mini Writing Unit WV History Reading Comprehension Passages
Welcome to wild, wonderful West Virginia! This remote Appalachian state is known for its ridged mountains and valleys, scenic rivers, and stunning rock formations. We did a 7-day road trip through the eastern part of the state and were completely swept away by its natural beauty. After seeing it firsthand, we now know exactly what...
Looking for a fun way to engage students in West Virginia studies? Try this hands-on project (made by a WV teacher!) that encourages students to work in small teams to develop an appreciation of their home state by creating a poster, brochure, video commercial, and trivia game for one of the nine tourist regions in WV. This product contains a PDF file with pages that can be used together as a booklet or separately as part of your upper elementary West Virginia unit. Also included, is an EDITABLE PowerPoint file with suggested rubrics for the various projects, a parent "Tour of WV" student showcase invitation, and a parent letter that tells about the unit. The student pages include: -"Challenge" introduction/instructions page (multiple versions for different grade levels) -Labeled map of the 9 tourist regions -Team page (for students to list their assigned region and teammates) -Division of Labor page (to help students navigate group-work) -WV History Research Pages (these include questions about when and why WV became a state, where the capitol is located, who the first native people were to live here, what industry the state is known for, and famous people from WV) -Informational Article about WV Statehood -State Symbols page -Region Research pages (students will research a specific section of the state and list counties and cities in the region, as well as the history, industry, and things to do there.) -Note-taking page -Planning page -Display Board Requirements -Commercial Requirements -Commercial Planning Page -Brochure Requirements -Trivia Game Requirements -Postcard Requirements -Postcard Planning Page -Optional extensions (for groups that finish ahead of time) Be sure to check out my other West Virginia-specific products below: WV Folklore Mini Writing Unit WV History Reading Comprehension Passages
Living in Virginia for nearly 25 years of my life, I’m embarrassed to say I hadn’t ever done much exploring in the…
Welcome to wild, wonderful West Virginia! This remote Appalachian state is known for its ridged mountains and valleys, scenic rivers, and stunning rock formations. We did a 7-day road trip through the eastern part of the state and were completely swept away by its natural beauty. After seeing it firsthand, we now know exactly what...
The perfect weekend getaway in West Viginia. New River Gorge National River, Fayetteville area. Where to stay, eat and hiking trails.
Brand Schumacher Pattern Number 5014120 Pattern Name Wild West Item Width 54" (137CM) Horizontal Repeat 18" (46CM) Vertical Repeat 17" (43CM) Match STRAIGHT Country Of Origin UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Yards Per Roll 10 Pretrim N Brand Item # 5014120 MSRP
Are you searching for the best places to visit in West Virginia? Are you thinking of a trip to the South and wondering what to explore in West Virginia? We’ve got you covered. There are so many unique activities to enjoy within West Virginia that the task of narrowing down a schedule can seem overwhelming. […]
Secluded sandy beaches, rockpools and dunes.
This Wild West design features a classic mid-century style cowboy with his horse and lasso. It will look wonderful stitched on cushion covers, tote bags and clothing. This is the PATTERN for the design shown above. It is designed for hand embroidery and is NOT suitable for machine embroidery. You will not receive any physical products as this is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. Since this is a digital download and the product is received immediately, it cannot be returned. level :average
Looking for airboat tours in the Everglades but afraid of theatrics or concerned about animal ethics? We found a trip in Fort Lauderdale you can tell your friends about.
So many people have requested to know more about our stay in Wyoming, so I decided to deliver on all the details! From where we stayed, what we ate, and all the things we saw, if you’re planning a…
Part of the fun of a long road trip is spotting cool roadside attractions—and few will give you as much insight to a state as its welcome signs. Here, we've gathered 50 signs from all 50 states—which ones do you recognize?
Sushe Felix says: “My work involves a combination of my ongoing interest in the American Regionalist and Modernist Art Movements from the 1930’s and 40’s and my desire to find new and different ways in which to depict the natural rhythms and movement found in nature. As a native of Colorado, I feel my work is all about the brilliant ... Read More
