In fourth grade one of our social studies goals is to learn about the United States. We learn the states and capitals and choose one state to research and be an expert on. One of our final projects is to design and create a state float using a shoe box, construction paper, felt pens, etc. Another project is to make a PowerPoint presentation. To research our states we will use the following resources and sites:
• Young Students Learning Library (Encyclopedias in our classroom)
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/ (State Maps and Quizzes) http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm (50 States Games)
Some of the information that we will need to learn about our states is: 
Some examples of previous floats are:
United States Regions
http://library.thinkquest.org/4552
http://www.dembsky.net/regions
http://www.nashua.edu/novakc/Regions/region.htm
http://www.dembsky.net/regions
http://www.nashua.edu/novakc/Regions/region.htm
