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State Travel Power Point Presentation

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for the state bureau of travel? Here’s your chance to get a taste for the business. It will be your job to “sell” your state and entice people to visit your state on their next vacation.

Instructions:

1) Use any marketing strategies you want to use. Think about how you will advertise your state. Consider WHO would want to travel to your state, and HOW you can appeal to their intelligence, emotions, special interests, and wallets to make them want to visit your state.

2) You must use and document at least 2 books. The rest of your information can be from interviews, Websites, brochures, maps etc. All information must be cited!

3) We will have some research time in class but the majority of your research will be done at home. You will need to keep all state articles, maps etc. in the envelope that was given to you. We will be researching using index cards; therefore, you should use your index card organizer.

4) We will review the format for note taking in class. Each card must have a source listed!

5) Design at least 7 PowerPoint slides. The first should be an introduction slide listing the name of your state and an outline of what you are going to talk about. The second through seventh slides may include, but are not limited to, the following information: climate, tourist attractions, landmarks, and culture. You may also include information on sports teams, famous people, interesting facts and local foods. You must include information on geographical landmarks and government. Please only have ONE topic per slide. Remember, please only have the most important points on your slides. You want to grab the readers’ attention. You may view a sample PowerPoint presentation on our class Website under “Student Links.”

6) You must have a typed list of sources used for this presentation. The sources must be in proper MLA format. You may use “Citation Machine” to generate your works cited (located on class Website).

7) You must also bring in at least two of the following to supplement your presentation: sample prepared meal from your state, a commercial, handmade brochures, an artistic piece or model that represents an important landmark, handouts with important information, or a poster with state information such as a flag and/or motto.

8) We will have a “State Travel Fair” on _________________. Parents and friends will be invited to our classroom to learn about the represented states. They will decide which states they would like to “visit.” PowerPoint presentations will begin immediately after the State Travel Fair. On this day, you will dress as a representative from your state or a travel agent. We will discuss some ideas in class.

9) Sketch sample slides on this sheet.

Due Dates:

State Research Sheet

2 state books or articles from books:

Completed research cards:

Completed presentation cards (You will take your information from your research cards and add transitions to create an exciting attention-grabbing presentation.)

Completed PowerPoint slides and works cited

State Travel Fair and Presentations (costume, presentations cards, supplements)

Brochure:

Write persuasive information (about 1-3 short paragraphs) on one page of the four page brochure explaining and advertising local architecture, museums, theatres, tourist attractions etc. Be sure to include prices for any specific attractions you include. Have one for every member of our class.

Artistic Piece or Model:

Design an artistic piece or model that demonstrates important landmarks or tourist attractions. Be as creative as you like!

Commercial:
Tape a 2 minute commercial advertising your state. Focus on the specific elements that you will be talking to us about in your presentation (e.g., climate, tourism, landmarks etc.).

Sample Prepared Meal:

Bring in a sample dish that is representative of your state (e.g., Vermont – maple syrup on silver dollar pancakes). Make sure you bring a SMALL portion for every member of our class. If possible, your dish should be homemade BY YOU.

Poster:
Include important state information and a drawing of your state.