using reference books and technology. The student will select facts that are records in the state of Arkansas such as

Set: We will begin by showing and discussing the Guiness Book of World Records, using specific examples from the book concerning a different state. We will also look up a state in the encyclopedia and discuss the information given about population and other geographical items. We will identify the city with the biggest population and smallest population. Using the internet, we will visit the state site on Yahooligans and find another example.

Materials: Almanac, Guiness Book of World Records, World Book Encyclopedia, computer with internet access, notecards and ring for each student

When we speak of geographical records, we are referring to information regarding the largest, smallest, longest, shortest, highest, lowest, etc. measurement of a specific place or landform.

Research involves searching for information and recording the results for use at a later time.

Activities: Using the Guiness Book of World Records, discuss several interesting items found in it regarding geographical records. The class will brainstorm other geographical measurements that they could find out about Arkansas. The teacher will model how to find the largest city and smallest city in the state using the encyclopedia or almanac and how to record the information on a notecard. The resource used and page number must also be recorded on the card.

Students will be divided into groups of 2-3 to work together on gathering 10 geographical facts/records about Arkansas. The goal will be for each group to find and record 2 facts/records a day.

Closure: By the 6th class period, each group should have 10 records to prepare for a group book. The teacher will check the notecards for accuracy and discuss any inaccuracies that may need to be pointed out to the student work group.

Assessment: Each student will design a book of Arkansas Geographical Records. Each record has to be written and illustrated in color. A rubric will be used to grade the books.

Resources: World Almanac, World Book Encyclopedia, Yahooligans, Guiness Book of World Records