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Your NameDate
My
State:
[Name of Your State]Slide2
Symbols of [name of your state]
The state bird is:
The state flower is:
The state tree is:
Add a picture here.
Add a picture here.
Add a
picture
here.Slide3
State Flag
Describe the flag and why this design was chosen for your state.
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picture
here.Slide4
State Nickname
Tell what is the state’s nickname. Write a short explanation of how your state got this nickname.Slide5
State History
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?SettlementWhere was the first post-explorer settlement located in your state? Who started it and why?Slide6
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.Slide7
This state became the _____ state in the United States in __________.
The first Governor of the state was _________________.
StatehoodSlide8
Government
National Government
Name the current United States Senators and Representatives.
State Government
Name the current governor.Describe the state’s legislature.Slide9
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.Slide10
Population
1950:
1960:
1970:1980:1990:
2000 Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased).Slide11
Economy
Chief products of the state include:
Agricultural (farm) products
Mining products
Manufactured goodsSlide12
Weather
The average high temperature in July is:
The average high temperature in January is:
The average yearly precipitation is:Slide13
Natural Resources
Water
Name the major rivers and bodies of water.
Minerals
Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals.Slide14
Natural Resources, continued
Plant Life
Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers.
Animal Life
Name and describe some of the wild animals.Slide15
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.Slide16
Famous People
Choose three well known residents of your state. Tell what they did to become famous.Slide17
State Motto
Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special.Slide18
Works Cited
List the resources you used for your research.