Parent Signature _____________________________
Texas State Brochure Project
Due: Friday, May 30, 2014
Create a brochure for the class that will showcase all the wonderful things Texas has to offer. You have
been provided with an information sheet which you are expected to complete in order to successfully
create your brochure. You will research your state using the recommended websites, in addition to any
other resources that provide accurate and detailed data. Social Studies textbooks in class will be a great
tool but may not have all the information you need.
Attached is an outline of what is expected to be complete on each page of the brochure. If you follow
these directions, the creation of your brochure should be simple! Remember, by simply filling out the
information sheet and transferring the information to the brochure will not earn you a good grade. Make
your brochure your masterpiece and show what you know about your state in a creative way.
You will be graded based on the rubric below. Use this rubric as a guide to assist throughout the process of
creating your state of Texas brochure.
Attractiveness &
Organization
Content – Required
Elements
Writing - Mechanics
Graphics/Pictures
Information sheet
(4) Excellent
(3) Good
The brochure has
exceptionally
attractive
formatting and wellorganized
information.
The brochure has all
of the required
information (see
example) and some
additional
information.
All of the writing is
done in complete
sentences.
Capitalization and
punctuation are
correct throughout
the brochure.
The brochure has
attractive
formatting and wellorganized
information.
The brochure has
well-organized
information.
(2) Almost
The brochure has all
of the required
information (see
example).
The brochure has
most of the required
information (see
example).
Most of the writing is
done in complete
sentences. Most of
the capitalization
and punctuation
are correct
throughout the
brochure.
Some of the writing
is done in complete
sentences. Some of
the capitalization
and punctuation
are correct
throughout the
brochure.
The graphics go well
with the text and
there is a good mix
of text and
graphics.
The information
sheet was
completed.
The graphics go well
with the text, but
there are so many
that they distract
from the text.
The information
sheet was mostly
completed.
The graphics go well
with the text, but
there are too few.
Some of the
information sheet
was completed.
(1) Not Yet
The brochure's
formatting and
organization of
material are
confusing to the
reader.
The brochure has
little of the required
information (see
example).
Most of the writing is
not done in
complete
sentences. Most of
the capitalization
and punctuation
are not correct
throughout the
brochure.
The graphics do not
go with the
accompanying text
or appear to be
randomly chosen.
Information sheet
was not completed
or lacked effort
completing.
Divide your paper into equal sections as described here:
Front side of paper:
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Back side of paper:
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Use the information below to guide you so that the appropriate information gets into the correct sections of
the brochure. When it is folded, it will make sense!
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
State Facts
-Choose 3 fascinating facts about Texas
-This is also your chance to share anything else you want about Texas
State Information
Identify the following:
-State Capital
-State Bird
-State Flower
-State Song
-State Nickname
*picture of the state flag
Cover page, including name of state
* This box must include illustrations *
National and Historical Parks and Monuments
-at least 3 national parks and/or monuments with pictures
-written information describing the park/monument (includes location and interesting
fact)
-Must be 3-5 sentences
State Parks & Other Landmarks
-at least 3 state parks and/or landmarks with pictures
-written information describing the park/landmark (includes location and a brief
description)
-Must be 3-5 sentences
State Attractions and Events
-at least 3 state attractions and/or events with pictures
written information describing the event/attraction (includes location and why it is cool)
-Must be 3-5 sentences
Here is a list of recommended websites:
www.50states.com
www.netstate.com
www.theus50.com
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/kids/kids.htm
http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/
Here is an example of a state of New Mexico brochure. Remember this is JUST AN EXAMPLE
to get your creativity flowing. You may choose to follow the same design but it is not a
requirement of what it has to look like. You can create your brochure by hand or computer.
Just remember to be creative!!!
Research Page:
Name: __________________________
Due on: May 30, 2014
STATE FACTS box 1
Fact #1 ________________________
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Fact #2 ________________________
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Fact # 3 ________________________
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Other Interesting Fact(s)
________________________________
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STATE INFORMATION box 2
State Flag: (draw below)
Park/Monument __________________
Location: ________________________
Interesting fact: __________________
________________________________
Park/Monument __________________
Location: ________________________
Interesting fact: __________________
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STATE PARKS & OTHER LANDMARKS box 5
Park/Landmark__________________
Location ________________________
Description ______________________
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Park/Landmark__________________
Location ________________________
Description ______________________
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State Flower _____________________
State Bird _______________________
State Nickname __________________
State Capital ___________________
State Song ____________________
COVER PAGE box 3
Name of State _________________
Illustration (draw sketch below)
Park/Landmark__________________
Location: ________________________
Description ______________________
________________________________
STATE ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS box 6
Location: ________________________
Why it is cool: ___________________
________________________________
________________________________
Location: ________________________
Why it is cool: ___________________
________________________________
________________________________
NATIONAL & HISTORICAL PARKS AND
MONUMENTS box 4
Parks/Monuments
Park/Monument __________________
Location: ________________________
Interesting fact: __________________
________________________________
Location: ________________________
Why it is cool: ___________________
________________________________
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