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State Float Directions

Students will create state floats using shoeboxes or tissue boxes to represent one of the 50 states. Each float must include specific state information such as the state's name, capital, bird, tree, flower, and flag, along with additional facts. The project emphasizes creativity, research, and adherence to guidelines, culminating in a parade showcasing all floats.

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State Float Directions

Students will create state floats using shoeboxes or tissue boxes to represent one of the 50 states. Each float must include specific state information such as the state's name, capital, bird, tree, flower, and flag, along with additional facts. The project emphasizes creativity, research, and adherence to guidelines, culminating in a parade showcasing all floats.

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Name:_________________________

State Float Project

INTRODUCTION
This year our class will be creating floats to represent the 50 states of the United States. Each student will
create a float representing a single state.

What is a state float?

A state float is a shoebox or tissue box decorated like a float in a parade that will contain information and facts
about one of our country’s fifty states.

Material Needed

1.​ 1 Empty shoebox or tissue box (or a box about that size)

2.​ Non-living materials to decorate your state float.​


a.​ Construction paper, tissue paper, popsicle sticks, cardboard, toy figures, clay, plastic or silk
flowers, ribbon, stickers, printed material, etc.

b.​ Don’t be afraid to use recycled or repurposed materials. For example, an empty, clean Pringles
can might make a great silo on a farm.

3.​ These items may be 2-dimensional (drawn, photographed, or printed from a computer) or
3-dimensional objects hand-made by the student examples: a clay fruit or tissue paper flowers) or they
may be manufactured - plastic fruit or figurine.
You must display the following on the top and /or sides of your float:

●​ 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
●​ State symbols
●​ Scenic attractions
●​ State motto
●​ State wildlife
●​ Famous person from state
●​ State industry
●​ Geographic 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, if not all, of the research and work
necessary to complete this project, but families are welcome to help provide support.

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?

At the end of our study of all 50 states, your floats will be in our “Great United States Parade” where our grade
will take them on parade throughout the whole school.

My state is ___________________________________________________ Due_________________________________

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