Minnesota Project
Overall Project due May 18^th, 2018

Rational – The purposes of the Minnesota Project are as follows:

• Focus learning on the home state of Minnesota
• Provide instruction and practice in the use of resources and technology
• Provide instruction and practice in the research and writing process
• Celebrate the diverse state we live in

This project meets the following MN Standards for Grade 6:

          6.1.1.1.3, 6.1.4.7.3, 6.3.1.1.1, and 6.4.4.23.2

  -- The following State symbols are REQUIRED… –

Flag                   bird                  flower                          tree

Fish                   grain               gemstone                     mushroom

            Drink                muffin              seal                             Butterfly

            Song                 Photograph      Fruit                            Motto

• --Identify each symbol with a picture
• --Clearly label each item
• --Other state symbols (teams, landmarks, etc. can also be included)
• *** (drawn and colored, postcard, magazine, or photocopy of the item)
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2.  MN Facts

                        ---Compile a list of 10 facts about MN (10 is the minimum required)

• Examples could include:  size, population, inventions, highest/lowest points, area (length, width), state rankings (size, agriculture, etc.)           

                        Example = attorney general, governor, etc.…

                        Example = city council, county board, school board, township

• Follow format given for this (see attached)
• Feel free to contact/write your district or state representative, a city or county official addressing state or local policy issue or problems that you are concerned with
  • Throughout the year please share any letters or responses you might receive back

• Create the following maps of Minnesota (all are required)

• Map of important cities in MN (top 10 well known/popular or biggest)
• Map of important rivers in MN
• Map of important lakes in MN
• Map of the county you live in (Mower or Fillmore) with important features labeled (highways, cities, where you live, etc.…)
• 3 Maps of MN Agriculture
• Map of your choice dealing with something in/about MN

--These will be created by YOU, not copied or printed from another source

--All maps must use the TODALSS elements we learned in class
***—No electronic maps

Identify Minnesota’s major:  

1. Industries & Manufacturing companies (companies that produce something)
2. Technology/Health/Bio-Sciences Companies  
3. Agriculture and agribusinesses (companies dealing with agriculture i.e. Land O’ Lakes…)
4. Retail companies –(stores, stores you buy or purchase things from)

***these companies must originate from MN (originally developed here, MN headquarters, etc.…) not just ones we have here

***Must identify 5 companies in each category
 

--typed in your own words

--at least one page in length
--Font no larger than 12 and double spaced
--Must include 1 photo of person on a separate page (2^nd page)

**please try to stay away from current actors/actresses or celebrities that have a weak connection to our state.  We are looking for major and important people that have made a significant difference. 

• • Examples:  Dakota War, major flooding, destruction of Metro Building
  • A minimum of 7 informational slides (Intro. & The End slides don’t count)
  • Event MUST be approved by teacher

***Must be done electronically

• Include information/summary and pictures of the area, what is being promoted in our town/area

• Include information/summary and pictures of the area, what is being promoted in those town/areas

• Typed list of resources    --must follow MLA style –See attached example
• Must have at least 5 different sources **they CAN NOT be all internet sources!!!

• Follows guidelines
• Shows good writing and spelling skills
• Originality and creativity
• Neatness of product – typed, double spaced
• Accurate and thorough reporting

--PLAGARISM IS AGAINST THE LAW!  DO NOT COPY!!

Helpful Hints

•             Write tourist centers for information
•             Pick up brochures as you travel
•             Cut out magazine pictures or newspaper articles that could help you
•             Write your government officials for pictures and autographs
•             Start on it now!

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