Mystery+Quest+USA

= MYSTERY QUEST USA - A videoconferencing project =

This project is designed for 5th and 6th grade students studying USA geography. Through video conference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about cities and states in the country. Prior to the video conference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their ONE mystery state and city. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks, and other resources, will try to discover the mystery location presented by each participating classrooms. Project website


 * Our city and state is Roswell, New Mexico. **


 * DIRECTIONS**:
 * 1) Login to the wiki.
 * 2) Click your question below and add your answer to that page.
 * 3) Then go to @http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ATEqBrR565MwZGM3NHpkc3NfNDYwaHB3NnN6Z3Y&hl=en and scroll down to your question slide to enter your answer there also. We'll show you Friday how to add images to your slides.


 * We need to answer the following questions for our mystery state and city. Click on the link for your assigned question to enter your answers.**
 * **STATE CLUES**
 * MOVEMENT
 * How are goods imported to and exported from the state.
 * REGION
 * Name and describe the highest or lowest point in your state.
 * HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
 * During the months of December through February, what recreational activities does your state enjoy?
 * LOCATION
 * In what time zone is your state located?
 * PLACE
 * What is the area of the state?
 * HISTORY
 * Describe the state's involvement in a major conflict.
 * What European(s) first explored your state?
 * Name and describe one Native American culture that is historically from your area.
 * What is a point of pride for your state?
 * CIVICS
 * How many U.S. Representatives is your state entitled to?
 * **CITY CLUES**
 * MOVEMENT
 * What is the best method of transportation to reach this city or town?
 * REGION
 * Name one or more bodies of water or landforms that are near the political border of this city.
 * HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
 * What is the major industry/employer of your town or city?
 * In what ways have people adapted to the environment of this city?
 * LOCATION
 * Which direction from the state capitol do you travel to reach the town or city?
 * PLACE
 * Name and describe a tourist attraction or landmark in your city or town. Provide a picture if possible.
 * What is the population of your city (you can give a range if you wish)?

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