Kentucky Treasure Box

            Each student will make a “Treasure Box” filled with Kentucky “treasures.”  The box is to be no larger than a shoebox (max. 9”x14”), must have a lid that closes, and nothing should be hanging out of the box (so they can be stacked when they are turned in).  The student may decorate the outside of the box if he/she chooses, however, all decorations must be flush with the box (No 3-D).  The student’s name and homeroom is to be written clearly on the top of the box.

Requirements

          There are five categories listed below.  You must include one item for each category.  You must also include an index card for each item/category.  On the index card, you should include 4-5 sentences (only 4-5 please) about the topic, the item, and what it represents.  This is to be written in your own words.  Writing should be neatly done and have no spelling or grammatical errors (it may be handwritten or typed).  An example of an index card is attached.  The index cards (no larger than 5”x8”) are to be placed in an envelope with your name (first and last) and homeroom on the outside of the envelope.  Do not attach it to the box just place it inside, unsealed.

Categories – no topics about/from Louisville

Historical Event (tell about an historical event that happened in Ky.)

Annual Festival/Event (tell about a festival that is held in Ky. each year)

State Park (tell about a state park in Kentucky)

Tourism (tell about one place in Kentucky to visit – not a state park)

Fun Fact (tell about something fun you learned about Kentucky)

Objects may be drawings, pictures, or three dimensional.

Please include a variety of objects (i.e. not just pictures/drawings).

If you complete all requirements you will receive an “A”.  Points will be deducted for incomplete work, as well as other errors (i.e.: spelling, punctuation, etc.)  Be sure to check your work before turning it in.  Points will also be deducted if the writing is not in your own words.  Have you parents check your work, but don’t let them rewrite it for you.  I want YOUR work.

*** If the box is turned in late, the grade will be lowered by one letter grade for each day it is late.

Due Date:  ___________________

* Your treasure box is due on the date above, if you are absent, have a sibling or classmate turn it in for you on that day.  If it is not turned in on the due date, points will be deducted.

Hint:  Don’t wait until the last minute to start working on the project.

Example of index card

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		Annual Events- The Kentucky Derby Festival   The Kentucky Derby Festival is held for the two weeks before the Kentucky Derby (the first Saturday in May).  There are events like Thunder Over Louisville, the Great Balloon Race, the Balloon Glow, the Mini Marathon, and the Pegasus Parade.  The item I have included in my Treasure Box is a Pegasus Pin.  These are sold to raise money to make the Derby Festival possible.  Wearing one will get you free admission to most Derby Festival events.

 

*Index cards should be no larger than 5”x8”.

Name (first and last) Homeroom   ***Please list where you got your information, i.e.: website (give address), book (give author and title), pamphlet (give name), etc.

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