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

2. Symbols of (name of your state)
The state bird is
The state flower is
The state tree is
Add a picture here.
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Go to and search for this information on your state. Change the headings and descriptions if these are not suitable.
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3. State Nickname
Tell what is the state’s nickname. Write a short explanation of how your state got this nickname.

4. State History First Inhabitants
Name the groups of people who would have first inhabited your state. Include a few interesting facts about these people.
Exploration
Which explorers visited your state and where did they come from?
Settlement
Where was the first settlement located in your state? Who started the settlement and why?

5. State History continued
Colonial Days
Explain what life was probably like during that time.
Territorial Days
Was/Is your state a territory. Explain how settlers were able to obtain land in the new territory and the differences between states and territories.

6. Government National Government Name the current government in power
This government has ____ sitting senators.
State Government
Name your current Premier.
Describe the state’s legislature.

7. Maps
In this space insert a political and/or physical map of your state.
Note: Check out Microsoft Design Gallery Live at for maps and other graphics of your state.
You can also find maps at or via

8. Population
1950:
1960:
1970:
1980:
1990:
2000:
Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased).
You may want to use Excel to make a graph of your population and then import it into this slide show.

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

10. Weather The average high temperature in July is _________.
The average high temperature in January is __________.
The average yearly rainfall is _____________.

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

12. Natural Resources, cont.
Plant Life
Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers.
Animal Life
Name and describe some of the native animals.

13. 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: Use Microsoft Internet Explorer to find information about your state.

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

15. State Motto
Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special.

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