The California Regions Flip Book Project

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​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.
 

​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... 

Due dates: (to be updated soon; check here often.)

• Cover: drawn & neatly colored: due 10/28
• Page 2 map & geography paragraph: due 10/31
• Page 3 picture & climate/vegetation paragraph: due 11/5
• Page 4 picture & "life in..." paragraph: due 11/7
• Your travel poster on pp. 5 & 6: due 11/12
• Final project is  due 11/12. 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.

Click on the image to view an introductory video on the flipbook requirements.

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Cover

Nicely detailed title of region, with artwork to match. All work is traced in fine-point marker and colored. Erase pencil marks.​

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(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 in fine-point marker and colored. Erase pencil marks.
• 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. Refer to the Social Studies textbook pp. 18-24 for info.​

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Page 3: Climate & Vegetation

• The drawing: ​Draw a detailed illustration of the vegetation (plants) typical for the region.  All work is traced in fine-point marker and colored. Erase pencil marks.
• 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. Refer to the Social Studies textbook pp. 28-33 for info.​

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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 traced in fine-point marker and colored. Erase pencil marks.
• 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. Refer to the Social Studies textbook pp. 40-45 for info.​

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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. 

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Other Resources

• A video (same as the one at the top of the page) showing the step-by-step parts needed for your region flipbook
• Another copy of the grading rubric, in case you lost yours (print another copy at home)
• Colored large CA map from class

Helpful Links

• Explore CA regions
• A large CA map
• California climates
• Visit California.com: good ideas on what to see all over CA
• SeeCalifornia.com: roll over "Cities" in the top left corner to see regions and the places to visit there.
• A clickable map with photos of CA regions
• Central coast notes; also more notes here.
• Channel Islands: there's a neat video here. 
• Central valley notes; more are here.
• Mountain notes; notes from a class' blog are here.
• Desert region notes; notes on Death Valley are here.

• A clickable city map: click on a city, get a link to what happens there. Great for the “Life in” section (p. 4 in your flipbook)
• One more detailed map with cities, geographic features, etc.

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

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