Our 50 States: [Name of Your State] Level II Our 50 States: [Name of Your State] Your Name Date

Symbols of (name of your state) Level II Symbols of (name of your state) The state bird is The state flower is The state tree is Add a picture here. Go to http://www.50states.com/ to find information about your state. Add a picture here. Add a picture here.

Level II State Flag Paste the state flag here and give a brief explanation of what is on the flag. Paste Flag here

Level II State Nickname Tell what is the state’s nickname. Write a short explanation of how you think your state got this nickname.

Level II Origin of State Name Tell about how the state got its name.

State History Exploration/ Settlement Level II State History Exploration/ Settlement Which explorers visited your state and where did they come from? Where was the first settlement located in your state? Who started the settlement and why?

State History, continued Level II 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.

Level II Statehood This state became the ____ state in the United States in ____. The first governor of the state was _________.

(Name of Your State) Capital of (State) is ____________________________ The Abbreviation of (State) is ________________________________ The Population of (State) is _____________________________ Please Add a Picture of the State Capital

Geographic Location and Neighbors This state is located in the ____________________ region of the United States List all the neighboring State _______________________

Map of US Region (State) is located in Please place a map that shows where your state is located within the United States.

Level II Places to Visit Choose a place in your state that would be interesting to visit. Tell where they are located in the state and why it would be interesting to visit them. Place 1 of 2

Level II Places to Visit Choose a second and final place in your state that would be interesting to visit. Tell where they are located in the state and why it would be interesting to visit them. Place 2 of 2

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

Level II Maps In this space insert a political and/or physical map of your state. The map must show the capital, name the major rivers and bodies of water, major landforms (mountains, plateaus, deserts etc.), and historical/tourist areas

Economy Chief products of the state include: Level II Economy Chief products of the state include: Agricultural (farm) products: Manufactured goods:

Weather The average high temperature in July is _________. Level II Weather The average high temperature in July is _________. The average high temperature in January is __________. The average yearly precipitation is _____________.

Level II Natural Resources Name other resources such as forests, fishing or farming.

Recreational Activities of (name of your state) List pro and college sports teams, and other various activities