1. Mrs. Fennell’s E-pal Project, FLE
Our State: Georgia
Mrs. Fennell’s E-pal Project, FLE

2. Symbols of Georgia The state bird is: Brown Thrasher
The state flower is: Cherokee Rose
The state tree is: Live Oak
Ryan & Alex

3. State Flag
This flag was adopted May 8th, The flag has three stripes and 13 stars.
This is Georgia’s third flag.
Johnny & Gerry

4. State Nickname The Peach State
Georgia grows peaches that are recognized for their highest quality.
Peaches became the official state fruit in 1995.
Peaches are great made into a dessert or eaten alone!
You should try peach cobbler
with ice cream.
Leana & Aliyah

5. Statehood
This state became the fourth state in the United States on Jan. 2, 1788.
The Governor of our state is Governor Sonny Perdue.
Luke & Juan

6. Maps
This map shows where Georgia is located. Atlanta is our state’s capital.
Maegan & James

7. The population has decreased in 2005.
2004: 4,693,892
2005: 4,677,401
The population has decreased in 2005.
Zachery & Victoria

8. Economy
Chief products of Georgia include poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, vegetables.
Terrell & Lyn

9. Weather
North Georgia, where there are mountains, tends to have cooler temperatures.
Coastal Plain beaches affect the climate in south Georgia.
We usually receive " of rain each year.
Mayra & Matthew

10. Natural Resources Water Minerals
Major Rivers - Chattahoochee River, Savannah River, Suwannee River
Major Lakes - Lake Sidney Lanier, Clark Hill Lake, West Point Lake, Lake Hartwell
Minerals
State Mineral: Staurolite
State Gem: Quartz
Daniel & Malik

11. Natural Resources, continued
Plant Life
Georgia is known for it’s oak and pine trees. Many of the state parks celebrate Georgia’s wildflowers by “showing them off” each Spring.
Animal Life
The black bear, squirrels, gray fox, red fox, white tailed deer, alligators, sea turtles, and the bobcat are very popular wildlife in Georgia.
Daniel & Malik

12. Places to Visit
Oatland Island is a fun place to visit in Georgia! We went there on a field trip. Oatland island is a fun way to learn. There are animals there. There is a picture plant there. We saw a baby alligator, an owl and lots of other cool animals! On Sundays there is a farm there. That was our Oatland island adventure!
Tianna T. & Celia

13. Famous People
James Earl Carter – Mr. Carter was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains Georgia and he was our 39th president.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929
Jim Brown was born on the southern coast of Georgia, on Feb. 17, 1936, on St. Simons Island.
Tianna B. & Michelle

14. State Motto
Georgia’s state motto is “Wisdom, justice, and moderation”.
Luke, Juan & Michelle