1. Our 50 States: [Name of Your State]
Your Name
Date
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2. Symbols of [name of your state]
The state bird is ________.
The state flower is _________.
The state tree is __________.
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3. Add a picture of the flag.
State Flag
Describe the flag
Explain one aspect of the design
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4. State History Part 1
Colonial Days = explain what life was like during that time. 3 BULLETS
Remember, quick/short sentences/statements
Leave your viewer wanting to hear more!
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5. Add a picture of state license plate.
State Nickname & Motto
Tell what is the state’s nickname.
how did your state get this nickname?
Tell what is the state's motto = English and Latin
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6. Add a picture of 1st Governor
Statehood
This state became the _____ state in the United States in __________.
The first Governor of the state was _________________.
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7. Government Name the current United States Senators
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Name the current United States Senators
Name 2 current House Representatives.
Name the current governor.
What is the state capital?
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8. Maps
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You must label 3 cities in your state.
You must label 3 geographical places.

9. Population
1960:
1970:
1980:
1990:
2000:
2010:
Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased).

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

11. Places to Visit
Pick 3 places a tourist might want to visit… and give reason why they would want to go there.
Place #2 because…
Place #3 because…
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12. Famous People
Choose three well known residents of your state. Tell what they did to become famous.
Person #2 is famous for….
Person #3 is the biggest…..
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13. Works Cited Info and More Instructions
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14. Economy Chief products of the state include:
Agricultural (farm) products
Mining products
Manufactured goods
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15. Natural Resources Plant Life Animal Life Minerals
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Plant Life
Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers.
Animal Life
Name and describe some of the wild animals.
Minerals
Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals.
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16. Add a picture of 1st inhabitants or explorers.
State History Part 2
Name the major tribe(s) of Native Americans that lived in this state.
Which European explorers visited your state first and where did they come from?
Where was the first post- explorer settlement located in your state?
Who started it and why?
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