Mrs. Elkins 1st Nine Weeks

Extra Credit History Project

Georgia’s Region Brochure

You will create a brochure about one physical region of Georgia. You may pick from the 5 regions we have studied in class. You need to make your brochure interesting and eye-catching, as though you were creating a travel brochure convincing people to come to that specific region ofGeorgia!

Your brochure will be tri-fold (folded twice to make 3 panels). You mayuse any type of paper you wish, and you may also use a publishing program on a computer. You work MUST be neat, accurate, and complete!

ALL PARAGRAPHS MUST BE IN 8TH GRADE LANGUAGE – PLAGIARISM IS A FORM OF CHEATING AND WILL RECEIVE NO CREDIT. Do not copy and paste from the Internet or copy word-for-word from the textbook!

See back for rubric and checklist!

DUE DATE: MondaySeptember 2nd

PANEL 1 -- COVER:

  • Must include a title, a map of Georgia, highlighting your region
  • The MAP must be labeled, neat and colorful, showing 4 cities in your region. 3 physical features and 2 additional “must see” attractions

PANELS 2-5: For each of the other panels you will focus on specific aspects of your region and topics related to the geography of that region. Each of these panels must have a titleand illustrations. See the rubric on the back for more details about the requirements.

**feel free to come up with creative titles and not use these** this is just a suggested guide!

PANEL 2: Things to Do! (Amusement attractions, restaurants, etc….)

PANEL 3: Historical Georgia (at least 2 ways your region is historical)

PANEL 4: Physical Features (rivers, mountains, etc. must include 3)

PANEL 5: Climate of the Region

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

RUBRIC AND CHECKLIST

PANEL 1: COVER PAGE (15 points):

  • Title and Heading (3)
  • Map ofGeorgia that highlightsyour region of Georgia.(3)
  • 4 Cities in your region (4)
  • 3 physical features (3)
  • 2 additional “must see” attractions (2)
  • Neat and colorful(5)

PANEL 2: THINGS TO DO (15 points):

  • Creative Title (3)
  • Illustration(s) (2)
  • 3 Attractions or Things to do(6)
  • 2 Restaurants for dining (4)
  • Neat and Colorful (5)

PANEL 3: HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE (15 points):

  • Creative Title (3)
  • Illustration(s) (2)
  • 3 ways this region is historically significant to the state (explained) (6)
  • A map depicting these locations (4)
  • Neat and colorful (5)

PANEL 4: PHYSICAL FEATURES (15 points):

  • Creative Title (3)
  • Illustration (s) (2)
  • A variety of 5 physical features (10)
  • Neat and colorful (5)

PANEL 5: CLIMATE (15 points):

  • Creative Title (3)
  • Illustration(s) (2)
  • Tell the traveler what 5 items to pack for them to wear, explaining why the climate makes each item necessary. (10)
  • Neat and Colorful (5)

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______