Regions of Kentucky

Introduction

Kentucky is a wonderful state with numerous beautiful places and fun things to do. It is divided into six regions that all have unique characteristics and personalities as well as industries, crops, and natural resources. As you proceed through this webquest,I hope that you will become more familiar with and proud of the state in which we live while researching the regions of your choice.

The Task

And you’re off!!! Choose two of the six regions of Kentucky to explore and experience during this Webquest adventure. Answer the questions from the Regions of Kentucky Question Sheet while exploring the sites listed below. You may want to explore the sites first before choosing a region to see which one interests you the most. While you are answering the questions provided for you, be sure to take notes on any interesting things that you see that you think would be fascinating to share with your classmates. You will be presenting the information that you find with a PowerPoint presentation. This PowerPoint presentation should be informative as well as enjoyable.

The Process

1. Choose two of the six regions of Kentucky to complete this Webquest.
2. Answer the questions on the Regions of Kentucky Question Sheet using the Internet sites listed below to find the answers.
3. Take notes while searching the Internet sites on any interesting or fascinating things that you find that you would like to share and present in your PowerPoint.
4. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation compiling everything that you have learned about this region. You may use clip art, maps, and pictures to enhance your presentation. Be creative, unique, and artistic when completing this part of the Webquest. You should have at least 3 slides for each region, one slide for famous Kentuckians, and one slide for Kentucky history for a minimum of eight slides.

Learning Advice

Have fun and take your time completing this Webquest!! I am looking to see that you have thoroughly researched each question about your regions and compiled as much information about them that you can. Be sure to save any pictures that you find along the way so that you can use them in your PowerPoint presentation. Also make sure that you keep paper handy to take notes on while you are exploring the Websites.

Resources

The following is a list of Internet resources that I have found for you that will be helpful in completing this Webquest. Feel free to also use your textbook, or any other references to complete the Webquest. To view any of these sites just click on the underlined words and it will take you to the site. Have fun exploring and discovering!!!

The Bluegrass Region - Gives a description of the region, how it got its name, and cities located in the region.
The_Bluegrass_Region_2 - Characterizes the land and its makeup.
Western_Kentucky_Coal_Field - Identifies the region’s abundant natural resource.
The_Pennyrile_Region - Describes a cave system found in this region as well as many minerals that can be found in abundance here.
The_Eastern_Kentucky_Coal_Field - Describes the brilliant scenery and state parks of this region.
The_Jackson_Purchase - Describes the land and its makeup.
The_Knobs_Region - Describes the characteristics and lay of the land.
Kentucky_Home_Page - The ultimate educational and tourism site for Kentucky lovers.
State_History_and_Facts - Explains Kentucky’s origin and history, lists interesting facts about the state and gives a list and description of the state’s symbols.
Frankfort_The_Capitol - Gives a historical synopsis of Frankfort along with a detailed map the allows you to explore any part of the city that you desire.
World Almanac For Kids: Kentucky - Source of information about Kentucky's land and resources, population, education, government, economy, and history.
Enchanted Learning: Kentucky - Facts, map and state symbols
Kentucky Cyberquilt - written by a fourth grade class in Scott County. Information on symbols, Native Americans, famous Kentuckians, historical sites, tourism, civil war, Kentucky regions, and pioneers.
Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer - Source of information about regions, history, geography, geology and state facts.
Kentucky for Kids -Information about regions, culture, history, natural resources, climate, animals, landforms, plants, government, Kentuckians, landmarks and symbols.
Kentucky - created by students at Garden Springs Elementary. Includes information on regions, symbols, history, and a timeline.
Find OutAbout Kentucky - created by 4th graders at Veterans Park Elementary. Includes information on famous Kentuckians and landmarks.

Conclusion

Hopefully you have enjoyed studying and discovering the regions of Kentucky!?!? You should be more familiar with the state in which we live and you have grown to appreciate all state has to offer. You are now an expert on the regions that you have explored! Be sure and share all of your knowledge with others so that they might become more familiar with and appreciative of our state too!!