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Grade 6 Project National Parks - U. S. Geography

Community Problem Solving Issue/Question: How might the CmPS team help PMMS students improve their knowledge of U. S. Geography?

Today's students spend a good portion of their personal time involved with media - observing or creating. In order to have more appeal for the target audience, the grade 6 team will create a multimedia presentation using National Parks to teach the basic geography of the U.S.: regions and features (mountain ranges, desserts, rain forests, rivers, lakes, oceans, seas, etc.). Students agree that attractions near National Parks should also be included and an incentive to visit national parks.

The project will include live presentations with vignettes, using PowerPoint, Animoto, photos, videos, and artist renderings. Students will create their own scripts and and media. Presentations will strive to be lively and entertaining.