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Our 50 States: [Name of Your State]

Our 50 States: [Name of Your State]. Your Name Date. Symbols of [name of your state]. The state bird is: The state flower is: The state tree is:. Add a picture here. Add a picture here. Add a picture here. State Flag.

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Our 50 States: [Name of Your State]

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  1. Our 50 States:[Name of Your State] Your Name Date

  2. Symbols of [name of your state] • The state bird is: • The state flower is: • The state tree is: Add a picture here. Add a picture here. Add a picture here.

  3. State Flag • Describe the flag and why this design was chosen for your state. Add a picture here.

  4. State Nickname • Tell what is the state’s nickname. Write a short explanation of how your state got this nickname.

  5. State History • First Inhabitants • Name the major tribes of Native Americans that lived in this state. Include a few interesting facts about these people. • Exploration • Which European explorers visited your state and where did they come from? • Settlement • Where was the first post-explorer settlement located in your state? Who started it and why?

  6. State History, continued • Colonial Days • If your state was one of the original thirteen colonies, explain what life was probably like during that time. • Territorial Days • If your state was a territory before it became a state, explain when the United States Congress created the territory. Explain how settlers were able to obtain land in the new territory.

  7. Statehood This state became the _____ state in the United States in __________. The first Governor of the state was _________________.

  8. Government • National Government • Name the current United States Senators and Representatives. • State Government • Name the current governor. • Describe the state’s legislature.

  9. Maps In this space, insert a political and/or physical map of your state. Point out the state capital. Note: Check out Clip art and Media on office Online at http://office.microsoft.com/clipart for maps and other graphics of your state.

  10. Population • 1950: • 1960: • 1970: • 1980: • 1990: • 2000 Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased).

  11. Economy • Chief products of the state include: • Agricultural (farm) products • Mining products • Manufactured goods

  12. Weather • The average high temperature in July is: • The average high temperature in January is: • The average yearly precipitation is:

  13. Natural Resources • Water • Name the major rivers and bodies of water. • Minerals • Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals.

  14. Natural Resources, continued • Plant Life • Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers. • Animal Life • Name and describe some of the wild animals.

  15. Places to Visit Choose one place in your state that would be interesting to visit. Tell where it is located in the state and why it would be interesting to visit. Note: You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to find information about your site.

  16. Famous People • Choose three well known residents of your state. Tell what they did to become famous.

  17. State Motto • Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special.

  18. Works Cited • List the resources you used for your research.

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