Pacific Region States WashingtonOregonCaliforniaHawaiiAlaska

Olympia, Washington (WA) Major city: Seattle Major city: Seattle Major river: Columbia Major river: Columbia Highest point: Mount Rainier Highest point: Mount Rainier Major industries: farming, lumber, tourism Major industries: farming, lumber, tourism Washington was the 42 nd state. Washington was the 42 nd state.

Washington’s Flag Washington's official flag was adopted in Washington's official flag was adopted in The flag has a deep green background with the state seal in the center. The flag has a deep green background with the state seal in the center. The state seal pictures George Washington, the first president of the United States. "THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON" is written in black on the yellow band surrounding George Washington. The state seal pictures George Washington, the first president of the United States. "THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON" is written in black on the yellow band surrounding George Washington. George Washington George Washington This is the only US state flag that pictures a president and the only one with a green background. This is the only US state flag that pictures a president and the only one with a green background.

Physical features around Washington & Oregon Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) (Washington)

Salem, Oregon (OR) Major city: Portland Major city: Portland Major river: Columbia River Major river: Columbia River Highest point: Mount Hood Highest point: Mount Hood Major industries: timber, farming, mining Major industries: timber, farming, mining Oregon was the 33 rd state. Oregon was the 33 rd state.

Oregon’s Flag Oregon's official state flag was adopted in It is the only US state flag that still has a design on both sides. Both sides of the flag have a deep blue background and yellow designs. Oregon's official state flag was adopted in It is the only US state flag that still has a design on both sides. Both sides of the flag have a deep blue background and yellow designs. The reverse of the flag pictures a beaver (Oregon's state animal). The reverse of the flag pictures a beaver (Oregon's state animal).beaver The front of thg flag features the words "STATE OF OREGON" and the year "1859," the year Oregon became a state. The front of thg flag features the words "STATE OF OREGON" and the year "1859," the year Oregon became a state. Between these is a heart-shaped seal that pictures a landscape with mountains, trees, elk, a covered wagon, and a British warship leaving and an American steamship arriving. Between these is a heart-shaped seal that pictures a landscape with mountains, trees, elk, a covered wagon, and a British warship leaving and an American steamship arriving. The ships symbolize the transfer of the Oregon Territory from the British to the US in 1846, when President James K. Polk signed a treaty with England giving this territory to the United States. The ships symbolize the transfer of the Oregon Territory from the British to the US in 1846, when President James K. Polk signed a treaty with England giving this territory to the United States. The covered wagon represents the early Oregon pioneers who traveled on the Oregon Trail to settle in Oregon. The covered wagon represents the early Oregon pioneers who traveled on the Oregon Trail to settle in Oregon.

The Oregon Trail The Oregon Trail is a 2,000-mile historic east-west wagon route and emigrant trail that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon and locations in between. The Oregon Trail is a 2,000-mile historic east-west wagon route and emigrant trail that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon and locations in between.

Sacramento, California (CA) Major city: Los Angeles Major city: Los Angeles Major river: Sacramento Major river: Sacramento Highest point: Mount Whitney Highest point: Mount Whitney Major industries: agriculture, mining, tourism Major industries: agriculture, mining, tourism California was the 31 st state. California was the 31 st state.

California’s Flag The official state flag of California, called the Bear Flag, was first used on June 14, 1846, but was not officially adopted until The official state flag of California, called the Bear Flag, was first used on June 14, 1846, but was not officially adopted until The flag pictures a grizzly bear and a star. The first Californian flag was quickly made by a group of American settlers who had just captured the town of Sonoma (from Mexico) and needed a flag to replace the Mexican banner The flag pictures a grizzly bear and a star. The first Californian flag was quickly made by a group of American settlers who had just captured the town of Sonoma (from Mexico) and needed a flag to replace the Mexican bannergrizzly bear Mexican bannergrizzly bear Mexican banner

Points of interest in California California’s Redwood Trees California’s Redwood Trees Death Valley is California’s lowest point Death Valley is California’s lowest point

Juneau, Alaska (AL) Major city: Anchorage Major city: Anchorage Major river: Yukon Major river: Yukon Highest point: Mount McKinley Highest point: Mount McKinley Major industry: oil (petroleum) Major industry: oil (petroleum) Alaska was the 49 th state. Alaska was the 49 th state.

Alaska’s Flag The official state flag of Alaska was officially adopted in The official state flag of Alaska was officially adopted in The golden stars represent the Big Dipper (an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major, the Big Bear) and the North Star, also called Polaris (representing Alaska's northern location). The golden stars represent the Big Dipper (an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major, the Big Bear) and the North Star, also called Polaris (representing Alaska's northern location). constellation This beautiful flag was chosen from a flag-designing contest. It was designed in 1926 by a 13- year-old Native American boy named Bennie Benson. This beautiful flag was chosen from a flag-designing contest. It was designed in 1926 by a 13- year-old Native American boy named Bennie Benson. Bennie was from the village of Chignik; he won a 1,000-dollar scholarship and a watch for winning the contest. Bennie was from the village of Chignik; he won a 1,000-dollar scholarship and a watch for winning the contest.

Trans Alaska Pipeline Transport crude oil North (Prudhoe Bay) to South (Valdez) to the refineries, then shipped to locations in the US. Transport crude oil North (Prudhoe Bay) to South (Valdez) to the refineries, then shipped to locations in the US. Stretches 800 miles North to South Stretches 800 miles North to South

Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) Major city: Honolulu Major city: Honolulu Major river: Wailuku Major river: Wailuku Highest point: Mauna Kea Highest point: Mauna Kea Major industry: tourism, agriculture Major industry: tourism, agriculture Hawaii was the 50 th state. Hawaii was the 50 th state.

Hawaii’s Flag The flag of Hawaii was commissioned by King Kamehameha I of Hawaii in King Kamehameha I had unified the islands of Hawaii in 1810, using a schooner armed with a cannon. Before that time, each of the large islands had been a separate kingdom. The flag of Hawaii was commissioned by King Kamehameha I of Hawaii in King Kamehameha I had unified the islands of Hawaii in 1810, using a schooner armed with a cannon. Before that time, each of the large islands had been a separate kingdom. The flag: The eight stripes of white, red and blue represent the eight main islands of Hawaii. The Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain) is in the upper left corner of Hawaii's flag, honoring Hawaii's long relationship with the British. The flag: The eight stripes of white, red and blue represent the eight main islands of Hawaii. The Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain) is in the upper left corner of Hawaii's flag, honoring Hawaii's long relationship with the British.islands of Hawaii Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain)islands of Hawaii Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain)

Images of Hawaii’s active volcanoes Mauna Loa and Kilauea are two of the five volcanoes that form the island of Hawaii. Mauna Loa and Kilauea are two of the five volcanoes that form the island of Hawaii.

Pele Goddess of Fire Described as "She-Who-Shapes- The-Sacred-Land" in ancient Hawaiian chants Described as "She-Who-Shapes- The-Sacred-Land" in ancient Hawaiian chants The volcano goddess, in modern times, Pele has become the most visible of all the old gods and goddesses. The volcano goddess, in modern times, Pele has become the most visible of all the old gods and goddesses. Dwelling in the craters of the Big Island's Kilauea Volcano, she has been sending ribbons of fiery lava down the mountainside and adding new land around the southeastern shore almost continuously since Dwelling in the craters of the Big Island's Kilauea Volcano, she has been sending ribbons of fiery lava down the mountainside and adding new land around the southeastern shore almost continuously since 1983.

Regions of the United States

Jigsaw State Activity There are 5 states in the Pacific States region which means there will be 5 groups of students. There are 5 states in the Pacific States region which means there will be 5 groups of students. Four/five (4/5) students will work in a group on a state that the group may choose. Each student will have a job to do so that everyone is doing his/her part. Four/five (4/5) students will work in a group on a state that the group may choose. Each student will have a job to do so that everyone is doing his/her part. The jobs will be as follows: The jobs will be as follows: 1. reader/presenter 1. reader/presenter *this student(s) will read and present the information to the whole class *this student(s) will read and present the information to the whole class 2. recorder/writer 2. recorder/writer *this student(s) will record and write down all of the information collected by the researchers *this student(s) will record and write down all of the information collected by the researchers 3. researcher (nonfiction text) 3. researcher (nonfiction text) *this student(s) researches specific information in a nonfiction text *this student(s) researches specific information in a nonfiction text 4. researcher (computer) 4. researcher (computer) *this student(s) researches specific information on the computer *this student(s) researches specific information on the computer

Jigsaw Activity cont. Here is the specific information your group will need to research. Here is the specific information your group will need to research. 1. Identify the state capital and at least 3 major cities in your state. 2. Describe the climate of your state. Include average precipitation for the winter and summer months in a given year. 3. Describe major physical features of your state. This could include rivers, lakes, mountains or other landforms. 4. Describe major natural resources of your state. This could include water, forests, animals, plants, etc. 5. Identify and describe any unique features of your state. Unique features could include the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, etc. 6. Describe the diverse (different) nature of the American people by identifying the contributions some of these people gave to the American culture. For example, research any Native American tribes in your state, European immigrants who have come to your state, and/or Spanish-speaking immigrants who have come to your state. Please present your information in a visual way. You may create a brochure, power point, or even a poster.