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

2. Symbols of [name of your state] The state bird is: The state flower is: The state tree is: 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 Motto Type the motto of your state and translate it if it is in another language. The motto is usually a phrase. Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special.

6. State Song Please type the name/title of the state song. Extra credit: Find the midi song for your state, download it, and attach it to this slide.

7. 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?

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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.http://office.microsoft.com/clipart

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

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

14. Cities List the three largest cities in the state.

15. Universities and Colleges Name three universities and/or colleges in your state.

16. Sports Teams Name three sports teams in your state.

17. State & National Parks, Forests, Deserts, and/or Other Features Name three state/national parks, forests, deserts, and/or other features of your state.

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

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

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

21. 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.

22. Famous People Choose three well known residents or people born in your state. The person can be living or dead. Tell what they did to become famous.

23. Works Cited List the resources you used for your research.