Name: Date: California Regions Tech Project Objective: Students will research and take notes to compare and

contrast the regions of California. They will understand how the physical geographic features define places and regions in California. Materials: computer, internet, printer, California social science textbook, reference materials, pencil, paper Project Options: 1) Create a PowerPoint. The following slides must be included: a. Title b. 1 slide for each region c. Each region slide(s) will include information on: i. Location ii. Natural resources iii. Physical features (landforms) iv. Climate and weather v. Jobs and industry vi. Tourist attractions vii. 1-2 pictures d. References i. Website address ii. Book title and author 2) Create a travel brochure. The pamphlet must include the following: a. Title b. A section for each region c. Each region section will include information on: i. Location ii. Natural resources iii. Physical features (landforms) iv. Climate and weather v. Jobs and industry vi. Tourist attractions vii. 1-2 pictures d. References i. Website address ii. Book title and author

Name: Date: GATE/Challenge 1) Based on your research, which region is the most populated? Why do you think so? Give evidence to support your reasons. 2) Could any of the regions be further divided? Why or why not? (In other words, could California have more than 4 regions?)

Name: Date: Grading/Rubric Criteria Title Name Date Illustration (front) Coastal Region Location Physical features Natural resources Climate and weather Jobs and industry Tourist attractions Clip art/pictures Mountain Region Location Physical features Natural resources Climate and weather Jobs and industry Tourist attractions Clip art/pictures Central Valley Region Location Physical features Natural resources Climate and weather Jobs and industry Tourist attractions Clip art/pictures Desert Region Location Physical features Natural resources Climate and weather Jobs and industry Tourist attractions Clip art/pictures References Layout easy to read/follow Conventions GATE/Challenge Question1 Question 2 Points 1 1 1 1 10

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