1. What nicknames do the states of USA have? Designed by Rapanovich Nastya gr.302

2. Contents Introduction Introduction The State of Wisconsin The State of Wisconsin Task 1 True or False Task 1 True or False The State of California The State of California The State of Colorado The State of Colorado The State of Alabama The State of Alabama The State of Mississippi The State of Mississippi The State of Indiana The State of Indiana Task 2 Add sentences Task 2 Add sentences Task 3 Task 3 Discussion Points Homework References

3. Hello dear Students! Do you know that America include 50 states? Do you know that America include 50 states? Do you know names of this states? Which? Do you know names of this states? Which? Do you know nicknames this states? Which? And why states are so called? Do you know nicknames this states? Which? And why states are so called?

4. The State of Wisconsin THE STATE NICKNAMES: The Badger State - This nickname originally referred to the lead miners, of the 1830s, who worked at the Galena lead mines in Illinois. These mines were in northwestern Illinois close to the borders of Wisconsin and Iowa. The Wisconsin miners lived, not in houses, but in temporary caves cut into the hillsides. These caves were described as badger dens and, the miners who lived in them, as badgers. This derisive nickname was brought back to Wisconsin by these miners. Eventually, the nickname was applied to all of the people of Wisconsin and, finally, to the state itself. The badger was adopted as Wisconsin's state animal in 1957. The Badger State - This nickname originally referred to the lead miners, of the 1830s, who worked at the Galena lead mines in Illinois. These mines were in northwestern Illinois close to the borders of Wisconsin and Iowa. The Wisconsin miners lived, not in houses, but in temporary caves cut into the hillsides. These caves were described as badger dens and, the miners who lived in them, as badgers. This derisive nickname was brought back to Wisconsin by these miners. Eventually, the nickname was applied to all of the people of Wisconsin and, finally, to the state itself. The badger was adopted as Wisconsin's state animal in 1957. Wisconsin's state animal Wisconsin's state animal

5. America's Dairyland America's Dairyland Another reflection of Wisconsin's dairy production and a phrase that appears on Wisconsin state license plates. Another reflection of Wisconsin's dairy production and a phrase that appears on Wisconsin state license plates. The Cheese State The Cheese State Wisconsin has also been referred to as "The Cheese State" because of its large cheese production. Wisconsin has also been referred to as "The Cheese State" because of its large cheese production. The Copper State The Copper State This nickname is in reference to the Copper mines in the northern part of the state. This nickname is in reference to the Copper mines in the northern part of the state. The Dairy State The Dairy State A more fitting nickname for Wisconsin, "The Dairy State" is in direct reference to the large production of dairy products, particularly cheese and butter, in the state. A more fitting nickname for Wisconsin, "The Dairy State" is in direct reference to the large production of dairy products, particularly cheese and butter, in the state.

6. True or False? 1) Wisconsin has also been referred to as "The Cheese State" because of its large cheese production. - true 2) "The Dairy State" is in direct reference to the large production of different products, particularly fish and meat, in the state. - false 3) The Copper State - This nickname originally referred to the lead miners, of the 1830s, who worked at the Galena lead mines in Illinois. -false

7. The State of California "The Golden State" Between California's explosive growth following the discovery of gold in 1848, the fields of golden poppies that appear each spring throughout the state, the golden gate bridge, and the clear, golden coastal sunsets over the Pacific - California truly is the golden state! Gold is also one of California's official state colour. Between California's explosive growth following the discovery of gold in 1848, the fields of golden poppies that appear each spring throughout the state, the golden gate bridge, and the clear, golden coastal sunsets over the Pacific - California truly is the golden state! Gold is also one of California's official state colour.

8. The State of Colorado "The Centennial State“ Colorado's nickname is The Centennial State. Colorado became the 38th state of the United States in 1876 - one hundred years after the signing of our nation's Declaration of Independence. Another well- known nickname is "Colorful Colorado" because of the state's magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains. "The Centennial State“ Colorado's nickname is The Centennial State. Colorado became the 38th state of the United States in 1876 - one hundred years after the signing of our nation's Declaration of Independence. Another well- known nickname is "Colorful Colorado" because of the state's magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains.

9. The State of Alabama "The Yellowhammer State“ "The Yellowhammer State“ Alabama does not have an official nickname, but has been known as The Yellowhammer State since the civil war when a company of Alabama soldiers wore uniforms trimmed with yellow cloth and were nicknamed Yellowhammers. "Yellowhammer" is the common name given to the Northern flicker woodpecker (also the state bird of Alabama) because of the bright yellow feathers beneath its wings and tail. Alabama does not have an official nickname, but has been known as The Yellowhammer State since the civil war when a company of Alabama soldiers wore uniforms trimmed with yellow cloth and were nicknamed Yellowhammers. "Yellowhammer" is the common name given to the Northern flicker woodpecker (also the state bird of Alabama) because of the bright yellow feathers beneath its wings and tail.state bird of Alabamastate bird of Alabama

10. The State of Mississippi "The Magnolia State“ The official nickname for Mississippi is The Magnolia State. The magnolia is also the state flower of Mississippi and is featured on the state quarter shown above "The Magnolia State“ The official nickname for Mississippi is The Magnolia State. The magnolia is also the state flower of Mississippi and is featured on the state quarter shown above state flower state flower

11. The State of Indiana "The Hoosier State“ Indiana is nicknamed The Hoosier State. The origin of the word Hoosier is rooted deep in the history of Indiana and the original meaning has been lost. Historians, folklorists, politicians, and everyday Hoosiers offer many colorful theories on the origin of the term, but no one has a definitive answer. "The Hoosier State“ Indiana is nicknamed The Hoosier State. The origin of the word Hoosier is rooted deep in the history of Indiana and the original meaning has been lost. Historians, folklorists, politicians, and everyday Hoosiers offer many colorful theories on the origin of the term, but no one has a definitive answer.

12. Add sentences Colorado's nickname is ___________ ("The Centennial State“ ). Colorado's nickname is ___________ ("The Centennial State“ ). Indiana is nickname is ___________ ("The Hoosier State“ ). Indiana is nickname is ___________ ("The Hoosier State“ ). The official nickname for Mississippi is _____________ ("The Magnolia State“ ). The official nickname for Mississippi is _____________ ("The Magnolia State“ ). Alabama does not have an official nickname, but has been known as ________________ ("The Yellowhammer State“). Alabama does not have an official nickname, but has been known as ________________ ("The Yellowhammer State“). California is nickname is __________ ("The Golden State“). California is nickname is __________ ("The Golden State“).

13. Discussion Points Why The State of Mississippi is the Mangolia State called? Why The State of Mississippi is the Mangolia State called? How many states includes the USA? How many states includes the USA? Do you know other nicknames of states? Do you know other nicknames of states?

14. Homework Find information of the other states of USA. The States of America and their nicknames Surname and name Arizona The Grand Canyon StateThe Grand Canyon State Florida The Sunshine StateThe Sunshine State Iowa The Hawkeye StateThe Hawkeye State Alaska The Last FrontierThe Last Frontier New York The Empire StateThe Empire State Oklahoma The Sooner StateThe Sooner State Pennsylvania The Keystone StateThe Keystone State Texas The Lone Star StateThe Lone Star State West Virginia The Mountain StateThe Mountain State Wyoming The Equality or Cowboy StateThe Equality or Cowboy State

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