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| This page has been created as a guide to help the 2nd grade students in New Lenox School District 122 complete the state report research project. This is not a complete list of resources, but the included information will provide a good starting place to look for information. The classroom teacher will provide each student will the research project information. |
 Before you begin your research project make a plan. Decide what information you will need and where you will need to go find the information. Make a list materials that you will need. Look at the day the project is due and give yourself enough time to complete the project. Set due dates for yourself to complete different parts of the project. Do not wait until the day before the project is due!!! |
 Start working on your project. Complete all sections of the report. Make sure you write down all of the books and resources that you used to complete your project. Information about making a citation is available in the Other Resources column on this page. Take your time and remember to be neat. |
 Once you have finished your project look back over your work and make sure you did not miss any parts. Check to make sure everything is spelled correctly. Do not forget your name!!! Practice your presentation!! Stuffed animals make a great audience! |
| At the Library |
Online Resources |
Other Resources |
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about each state are available in the Non-Fiction section of the
school libraries and Public Libraries The states are not in alphabetical order they are in order by region: 974 Northeastern United States
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The
following links are made for children, but you should not go on the
websites without the permission of an adult. Do not give out any
personal information and be careful not to click on ads.
Ben's
Guide to the US Government for Kids
Ben Franklin guides you through the 50 states. Fact Monster-States Fact Monster offers facts and images about each state 50states.com Information about each state. Kids.gov Links to multiple sites about each state. 50 Nifty United States Information about each state. Mr. Donn's 50 States Links to information about each state. World Almanac for Kids-States Facts about each state and the history of the United States Netstate.com Learn about the 50 states including information about the state's quarter and nicknames!! Explore the States Short stories about each state. Links to each State's Official Website Many of the state websites offer a kid's page. Kids Click links to the states This site offers many links to websites about each state. Enchanted Learning-States You do not need a membership to access this information. 50 State Recipes A recipe has been created for each state. You will need an adult's help to make these dishes! Weather Eye Learn about the weather in different regions. Mr. Nausbaum.com Mr. Nausbaum has created a website full of interesting facts and activities about the states. |
These
website links are only available to students of New Lenox School
District 122. Please contact the Information Specialist at your
school for usernames and passwords for the following resources. World
Book Online
Encyclopedia Nettrekker Search Engine Sites available at the Public Library: Brainfuse Must have a New Lenox Library Card Grolier Online-New Book of Knowledge Must have a New Lenox Library Card Tutor.com Must have a Joliet Library Card Homework Helper Must have a Mokena Library Card  Remember
to cite your sources!
(Write down information
about
books and websites that you used in your research project!)
Information
needed for a book:
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