1. [your name] Our 50 States: [Name of Your State]

2. Symbols of [name of your state] The state bird is: The state flower is: The state tree is: Bird Add a picture here. Flower Add a picture here. Tree Add a picture here.

3. State Flag Show a picture of your state flag. Add a picture of the state flag here.

4. State Nickname Tell what is the state’s nickname, and why that is the nickname.

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

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

7. Government National Government o Name the current United States Senators and Representatives. State Government o Name the current governor.

8. Maps 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

9. Population 1950: 1960: 1970: 1980: 1990: 2000 Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased).

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

11. 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: You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to find information about your site.

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