SHOEBOX STATE REPORT
DUE DATE: MAY 8TH (Students may start to bring in reports beginning May 4th)
What is a State Shoebox Report? A state shoebox (or a box of similar size) is a box decorated to contain information and facts about one of our country’s fifty states.
Materials Needed:
- 1 empty shoebox sized box.
- Non-living materials to decorate your state float.
For example: Construction paper, tissue paper, popsicle sticks, cardboard, toy figures, clay, flowers, ribbon, stickers, etc.
Don’t be afraid to use recycled or repurposed materials. (For example, an empty, clean Pringles can could make a great silo on a farm.)
These items may be 2-dimensional (drawn, photographed, or printed from a computer) and/or 3-dimensional objects hand-made by the student (such as clay fruit or tissue paper flowers), or they may be manufactured (such as plastic fruit or figurines).
You must display the following on the top and/or sides of your box:
• Display an outline of your state and label the state’s capital with a star.
• State’s name and nickname
• State bird
• State tree
• State flower
• State flag
Pick at least four (4) more from this list:
• Point of interest(s)
• State symbols
• Scenic attractions
• State motto
• State wildlife
• Famous person from state
• State industry
• Geographical landmark (forest, river, landform, etc.)
You may add any additional information about your state that you wish. Be sure to use a variety of materials and remember: You are the designer! PARENTS: Students should do most of the research and work necessary to complete this project, but families are welcome to help and provide support.
OPTIONAL: Some students may want to bring in “tasting” food/treats. This is fine as long as students approve it ahead of time, it is store bought, and tree nuts are indicated.
*Please pay attention to the grading rubric. Before turning in your project, you should ask yourself:
Did I follow directions?
Is my project neat and factually correct?
Does my project show that I did my absolute best work?
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Here are some pictures of my daughter's box that she did in 5th grade. She did the majority of the work and we only spent about $5 on materials.
