Push Pull Project
Objective:
A large group of citizens is looking to locate to another part of the USA. They have narrowed their search down to 8 locations. As a representative of the metropolitan area, you will present pull factors that will persuade them to settle in your area. Remember- pull factors are political, environmental, social, and economic factors that cause people to move into your area. As a presenter, you will be required to develop a persuasive speech with visuals. Below is the timeline for completing each portion of the project. If you are not finished with the requirements by the day indicated, then you will need to work on finishing them for homework.
Monday: Research & Take Notes
Tuesday: Research & Take Notes
Wednesday: Write Speech
Thursday: Write Speech & Create Visuals
Friday: Create Visuals & Rehearse
Monday: Presentations
Tuesday: Presentations
Resources:
*EW Library Page
*Portaportal
*Books
*World Book
*SIRS Discover
*Approved websites
Pull Factor Group:
Approved Websites
Releigh, North Carolina
http://www.raleighnc.gov/
http://www.visitraleigh.com/
http://www.ncsu.edu/about-nc-state/
http://www.raleighchamber.org/
http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/search.jsp?pYear=2012-2013&pList=3&pListVal=RALEIGH&GO2=GO
Seattle, Washington
https://www.seattle.gov/visiting/
http://www.visitseattle.org/Home.aspx
http://www.city-data.com/city/Seattle-Washington.html
http://www.seattlechamber.com/Home.aspx
https://www.washington.edu/
http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?groupLevel=District&schoolId=100&reportLevel=District&orgLinkId=100&yrs=&year=2010-11
Orlando, Florida
http://www.cityoforlando.net/
http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/orlando.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/Orlando-Florida.html
https://www.ucf.edu/
http://www.orlando.org/index.php
http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/default.asp?action=verifySelct&report=SG&level=District&districts=48
Salt Lake City, Utah
http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/
https://www.utah.com/saltlake/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60922-Salt_Lake_City_Utah-Vacations.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/Salt-Lake-City-Utah.html
http://www.utah.edu/future-students/
http://www.slcgov.com/
http://www.slcschools.org/insights/district-CRT-results.php
Portland, Oregon
http://www.portlandonline.com/
http://www.travelportland.com/
http://www.travelportland.com/things-to-do/
http://www.city-data.com/city/Portland-Oregon.html
http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/reports.aspx
Phoenix, Arizona
http://phoenix.gov/
http://www.visitphoenix.com/index.aspx
http://www.city-data.com/city/Phoenix-Arizona.html
http://www.arizonaguide.com/places-to-visit/phoenix-central-arizona/phoenix
http://www.phoenixchamber.com/
https://www.azreportcards.org/
Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
http://www.minneapolis.org/
http://www.city-data.com/city/Minneapolis-Minnesota.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g43323-Minneapolis_Minnesota-Vacations.html
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.html
http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/SchSup/index.html
Austin, Texas
http://austintexas.gov/
http://www.austintexas.org/
http://www.austintexas.org/visit/
http://www.city-data.com/city/Austin-Texas.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g30196-Austin_Texas-Vacations.html
http://www.austinchamber.com/index.php
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/
A large group of citizens is looking to locate to another part of the USA. They have narrowed their search down to 8 locations. As a representative of the metropolitan area, you will present pull factors that will persuade them to settle in your area. Remember- pull factors are political, environmental, social, and economic factors that cause people to move into your area. As a presenter, you will be required to develop a persuasive speech with visuals. Below is the timeline for completing each portion of the project. If you are not finished with the requirements by the day indicated, then you will need to work on finishing them for homework.
Monday: Research & Take Notes
Tuesday: Research & Take Notes
Wednesday: Write Speech
Thursday: Write Speech & Create Visuals
Friday: Create Visuals & Rehearse
Monday: Presentations
Tuesday: Presentations
Resources:
*EW Library Page
*Portaportal
*Books
*World Book
*SIRS Discover
*Approved websites
Pull Factor Group:
- The City Mayor/Director of Public Safety Civil Service
- President of Chamber of Commerce (represents businesses)
- Superintendent of Schools
- Parks & Recreation Director
- Housing Authority Board
- Director of Fine Arts
- The City Mayor/Director of Public Safety Civil Service
- Location
- population
- Government
- Crime rate
- Programs
- Tours
- services
- President of Chamber of Commerce (represents businesses)
- employment rate
- types of jobs
- specific companies
- average income
- Superintendent of Schools
- Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
- rankings
- diversity
- Parks & Recreation Director
- Number of parks
- Features of the various parks
- Activities & Programs
- Housing Authority Board
- Average home price
- property taxes
- Suburbs and neighborhoods and their features
- Director of Fine Arts & Entertainment
- Museums, art galleries, science centers, etc
- Orchestra, Broadway shows, concerts, etc.
- Sports
- Cultural events
Approved Websites
Releigh, North Carolina
http://www.raleighnc.gov/
http://www.visitraleigh.com/
http://www.ncsu.edu/about-nc-state/
http://www.raleighchamber.org/
http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/search.jsp?pYear=2012-2013&pList=3&pListVal=RALEIGH&GO2=GO
Seattle, Washington
https://www.seattle.gov/visiting/
http://www.visitseattle.org/Home.aspx
http://www.city-data.com/city/Seattle-Washington.html
http://www.seattlechamber.com/Home.aspx
https://www.washington.edu/
http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?groupLevel=District&schoolId=100&reportLevel=District&orgLinkId=100&yrs=&year=2010-11
Orlando, Florida
http://www.cityoforlando.net/
http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/orlando.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/Orlando-Florida.html
https://www.ucf.edu/
http://www.orlando.org/index.php
http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/default.asp?action=verifySelct&report=SG&level=District&districts=48
Salt Lake City, Utah
http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/
https://www.utah.com/saltlake/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60922-Salt_Lake_City_Utah-Vacations.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/Salt-Lake-City-Utah.html
http://www.utah.edu/future-students/
http://www.slcgov.com/
http://www.slcschools.org/insights/district-CRT-results.php
Portland, Oregon
http://www.portlandonline.com/
http://www.travelportland.com/
http://www.travelportland.com/things-to-do/
http://www.city-data.com/city/Portland-Oregon.html
http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/reports.aspx
Phoenix, Arizona
http://phoenix.gov/
http://www.visitphoenix.com/index.aspx
http://www.city-data.com/city/Phoenix-Arizona.html
http://www.arizonaguide.com/places-to-visit/phoenix-central-arizona/phoenix
http://www.phoenixchamber.com/
https://www.azreportcards.org/
Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
http://www.minneapolis.org/
http://www.city-data.com/city/Minneapolis-Minnesota.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g43323-Minneapolis_Minnesota-Vacations.html
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.html
http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/SchSup/index.html
Austin, Texas
http://austintexas.gov/
http://www.austintexas.org/
http://www.austintexas.org/visit/
http://www.city-data.com/city/Austin-Texas.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g30196-Austin_Texas-Vacations.html
http://www.austinchamber.com/index.php
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/