Name: ______________________________

First Trimester State Project

Student’s choice state: ___________________________________
The following things must be included in your child’s state report of their state. You are
encouraged to include more information about your state, going above and beyond
expectations.

1. Location in the United States:

a. Must be able to label on a blank United States map
b. North, South, East, West
c. Region (Great Lakes, Midwest, Rockies, etc.)
d. Bordering States
e. Bordering Countries (if applicable)
2. State Symbols
a. Flag b. Bird c. Flower

d. Anima e. Stone f. Insect

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g. Etc. h. i.

3. Capitol:
a. Name the capitol
b. Label the correct location on the map
4. Climate:
a. What are the average high and low temperatures in a particular season?
i. This can be presented by season, or month
5. Historical facts:
a. When did it become a state?
b. 3 historical events that occurred in that state and why they are important
6. Population:
a. How many people live in the entire state?
b. What is the largest city in the state and what is its population?
c. Compare the population of the city and state to another known city or state
(perhaps Detroit, or Michigan)
7. How long/far:
a. How many miles from Detroit?
b. How long will it take you to get there driving 55mph?
8. Plan a vacation to the state:
a. 3 cities to visit
b. What is there to see/do in those cities?
 Name: ______________________________

Present the above information in a creative manner. You could create a travel brochure,
TV commercial, or a billboard, just to name a few. Use pictures and drawings to sell your
state to potential visitors.