1. Name of Your State Your Name Date OUR 50 STATES

2. THE STATE TREE ISTHE STATE FLOWER ISTHE STATE BIRD IS SYMBOLS OF [NAME OF YOUR STATE]

3. Describe the flag and why this design was chosen for your state. STATE FLAG

4. Tell what is the state’s nickname. Write a short explanation of how your state got this nickname. STATE NICKNAME

5. 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? STATE HISTORY

6. 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. STATE HISTORY, CONTINUED

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

8. National Government Name the current United States Senators List current United States Senators Name the current United States Representatives List current United States Representatives State Government Name the current governor Current governor Describe the state’s legislature Description GOVERNMENT

9. 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 MAPS

10. 1950 – increased/decreased 1960 – increased/decreased 1970 – increased/decreased 1980 – increased/decreased 1990 – increased/decreased 2000 – increased/decreased Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased). POPULATION

11. Chief products of the state include Agricultural (farm) products Mining products Manufactured goods ECONOMY

12. The average high temperature in July is Temperature The average high temperature in January is Temperature The average yearly precipitation is precipitation WEATHER

13. Name the major rivers and bodies of water. List Water Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals. List Minerals NATURAL RESOURCES

14. Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers. List Plant Life Name and describe some of the wild animals. List Animal Life NATURAL RESOURCES, CONTINUED

15. 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. PLACES TO VISIT

16. Choose three well known residents of your state. Tell what they did to become famous. FAMOUS PEOPLE

17. Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special. STATE MOTTO

18. List the resources you used for your research. WORKS CITED