Washington’s Best—Vacation! How has the geography of Washington State influenced its history, economics, political interactions and diverse cultures?

7th Grade

Sorting and Sifting Information Organize and select information that contributes to your understanding. After you have completed gathering your information, you will need to be sure your facts are organized. Ask the following questions while looking at your Note Sheet. Do you have enough information on places for everyone to visit in 3 regions of the state? Do you understand the information you gathered? Do you need to go back and find more information on some regions? Do you need to discard any unnecessary information?

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