The California Regions Flip Book Project

​Here are some basic tips on completing your California Region Flip Book. Be sure to take advantage of the suggestions on finding information in the Social Studies textbook, as well as the links at the bottom of this page. Remember, this is based on one region of California.

Make sure you've browsed several California Region videos, found here.
​Students have detailed notes on each region which we completed in class, including several maps. They should be behind their Social Studies section in their binders. Please contact Mr. Rogers or Mrs. Siedlecki if you have questions... 
A10's due dates for each item:
  • Cover: drawn & neatly colored: due 10/13
  • Page 2 map & Location & Natural Features paragraph: due 10/18
  • Page 3 picture & Climate & Vegetation paragraph: due 10/21
  • Page 4 picture & "Life in..." paragraph: due 10/25
  • Your travel poster on pp. 5 & 6: due 11/2 (no school Tuesday, 11/1)
  • The final project is  due Wednesday, 11/2. Each day late drops a letter grade, plus you miss out on the fun project we have planned in class.
Please make sure you include resources from your Social Studies text as your major source of information.
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Click on the image to view an introductory video on the flipbook requirements.

Cover

Nicely detailed title of region, with artwork to match. All work is traced in fine-point marker and colored. Erase pencil marks.​ Browse Google for cover ideas: Mountains, Coastal, Central Valley, Desert
(As you see here on the right, the back of the cover is blank. Page 2 starts below, with a map of the region and a topic paragraph.)

Page 2: Region Map & Geography

  • The drawing: Only the region described is colored. Major features are listed (mountains, deserts, harbors, major cities). All work is traced colored. Erase pencil marks as needed.
  • The text: Write a topic paragraph describing the natural features of each region. Write 5-8 complete sentences, in neat printing, handwriting, or typed on a computer. Include a couple of facts you found on your own. Refer to the Social Studies textbook pp. 18-24 for info.​

Page 3: Climate & Vegetation

  • The drawing: ​Draw a detailed illustration of the vegetation (plants) typical for the region.  All work is colored. Erase pencil marks as needed. Browse Google for drawing ideas: Mountains, Coastal, Central Valley, Desert
  • The text: ​Write a topic paragraph describing the climate (weather throughout the year) and vegetation (plants) of each region. Write 5-8 complete sentences, in neat printing or handwriting, or typed on a computer. Half the page includes a neat drawing. Include a couple of facts you found on your own. ​ Refer to the Social Studies textbook pp. 28-33 for info.​

Page 4: Life in the Region

  • The drawing: ​Draw a detailed illustration of how people live, work, or play in your region.  All work is colored. Erase pencil marks as needed. Browse Google for drawing ideas: Mountains, Coastal, Central Valley, Desert
  • The text: Write a topic paragraph describing the life in this region and how people live, work, and play. Write 5-8 complete sentences, in neat printing or handwriting, or typed on a computer. Half the page includes a neat drawing. Include a couple of facts you found on your own. ​Refer to the Social Studies textbook pp. 40-45 for info.​

Pages 5 & 6: Travel Poster

  • The drawing: ​Design your own Travel Poster (top and bottom) FOR THE REGION YOU’RE REPORTING ON. You may turn your flipbook in a vertical or horizontal position to draw your travel poster.
  • You’re trying to persuade tourists to come and visit your region. Make it bold and bright!
  • For some travel poster ideas from Google, CLICK HERE. 
  • You might be able to make your travel poster in Adobe Spark. Click here to sign in and choose Google sign in. See a sample Spark poster here. (Choose the 3:1 size to do yours.)

Other Resources

Helpful Links
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Remember to refer to your region notes for your major information.
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