Getting+Ready!

Decide how your presentation will be made. Make sure EVERYONE in your class has a role to play.
=Presentation:=

Develop and practice the presentation.
You can have posters to present the clues or a skit or a short video presentation. Some people use the paper slide (see details on IDEA page) set to music or insert an Animoto video as part of the presentation. The sky is the limit as long as you can include all of the required clues. Additional clues are always welcome but make sure don't give away the site...you are aiming to make people think without being so hard they can NEVER guess.

** Required Clues **

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When developing your clues try to make sure each one is challenging. The other classes should not be able to determine your city and state just from hearing one or two clues and not doing any research. For example, if you were presenting a clue for San Antonio, you would want to avoid things like the Riverwalk, the Alamo and La Villita. Make sure that the clues you use can't be found on the first try in a search engine!
 * Developing your Clues: **

**Your class will give 5-7 clues, including one from each category below.**
Answer at least one question from this category. 1. How are goods imported to and exported from the state? 2. How do most people travel within the state? 3. Give a clue about the highest or lowest point in your state. 4. What bodies of water or landforms are near the political borders of the state?
 * ** _ IF YOUR LOCATION IS A STATE: ** ||   || **IF YOUR LOCATION IS A CITY:** ||
 * ** Movement/Region **

**Human-Environment Interaction** Answer at least one question from this category. 1. What are the major economic activities in the state? 2. In what ways have people modified the environment of this state? 3. In what ways have people adapted to the environment of the state? 4. During the months of December through February, what recreational activities does your state enjoy?

**Location** Answer at least one question from this category. 1. Give a relative location clue for your state. 2. In what time zone is your state located? 3. What is the area of the state? 4. Describe the climate of the state. 5. What is the major ecosystem(s) in this state?

**History/Civics** Answer at least one question from this category. 1. Describe the state’s involvement in a major conflict. 2. When was the state established? 3. What European(s) first explored your state? 4. Give a clue about one Native American culture that is historically from your area. 5. What is a major contribution of the state to the world? 6. What is a point of pride for your state? 7. What countries have claimed your state land in the past? 8. Who are your state U.S. Senators? 9. How many U.S. Representatives is your state entitled to? //(Don't name all of them. Usually too many!)//

Tell us something interesting or unique about your mystery state. ||  || **Movement /Region** Answer at least one question from this category. 1. What is the best method of transportation to reach this city or town? 2. How are goods and services transported to and from your city? 3. Name one or more bodies of water or landforms are near the political border of this city.
 * //Create Your Own Clue// **

**Human-Environment Interaction** 1Answer at least one question from this category. 1. What is the major industry/employer of your town or city? 2. In what ways have people modified the environment of this city? 3. In what ways have people adapted to the environment of this city?

**Location** Aswer at least one question from this category. 1. Which direction from the state capitol do you travel to reach the town or city? //(Note: DO NOT PRESENT THE CAPITOL because it is too easy or gives it away if you don't answer this question. If you live in your state's capitol, present one of the suburbs to make it more challenging. If you do this, give a clue saying that the large city is NOT the correct answer and to look further for the specific suburb.)//

**Place** Answer at least one question from this category. 1. Give a clue about a tourist attraction or landmark in your city or town. Illustrate if possible. 2. What is the population of your city? (You can give a range if you wish.) 3. Give a clue about the nearest state park.


 * //Create Your Own Clue// **

1. Tell us something interesting or unique about your mystery city. ||

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