Name: ______________________________

State Project First Exhibition 2011

Students choice state: ___________________________________

The following things must be included in your childs 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. Hemisphere: 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. Animal e. Stone f. Insect 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 each of the four seasons? 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 (using the 2010 Census) 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 Detroit, Michigan 7. Plan a vacation to the state: a. 3 cities to visit b. What is there to see/do in each of those cities? i. Present your vacation 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.

Name: ______________________________