Teaching Elementary Social Studies Dr. Colleen Goodenbour 04-19-01 Learning Center Project Option I chose to do my choice option project on the fifty states, titled ? THE FIFTY STATES.? I feel that this is a very important topic and that all children need to learn not only that there are fifty states, but the capitols, abbreviations, and other important information. While gathering information about the fifty states, I came to a few web sites and …showed first 75 words of 750 total…

…showed last 75 words of 750 total…that dedicate themselves to not only telling you about the states but also offering quizzes and other fun activities. This is a very broad topic and it could be taught numerous ways. I selected the above way because I felt that it was fun and exciting. That is the way that I hope every one of my lessons and activities are. I know that will be difficult, but I am definitely up for ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**