Choosea theme or topic for students to focus on that is aligned with 1 or more Illinois state standards for geography at the kindergarten grade level you wish to teach.

Researchfree website hosting platforms (e.g., Wix, Weebly, WebStarts, GoDaddy, or Google Sites) andcreatean account, making sure to save a link to your website for reference.

Developa website with 3 web pages to promote your class's study of geography and the culminating classroom geography fair in which you:

• Describe the concept of project-based learning and how it influences student learning.
• Present a comprehensive list of types of projects for students to choose from and strategies for selecting appropriately.
• Describe the theme/topic for the project-based learning assignment.
• Explain the expectations for the project-based learning assignment, including:
• Timeline for completion
• Guidelines for writing and content
• Strategies for families to support the student
• Explain the purpose of the classroom geography fair and how it supports family involvement and student learning.
• Promote the activities that will be offered at the classroom geography fair.
• Formulate a list of home extension activities for families that supports the theme/topic of the project and fair.
• Generate a comprehensive directory of community-based resources for students and families that support social studies education.