50+States

18 slides for your state powerpoint ** Slide 1- Our 50 States:[Name of Your State]  ** Your Name Date ** Slide 2 - Symbols of [name of your state] ** •The state bird is: •The state flower is: •The state tree is: ** Slide 3 - State Flag ** •Describe the flag and why this design was chosen for your state. ** Slide 4 - State Nickname ** •Tell what is the state’s nickname. Write a short explanation of how your state got this nickname. ** Slide 5 - 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? •Settlement Where was the first post-explorer settlement located in your state? Who started it and why? ** Slide 6 - 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. ** 8 Government ** •National Government Name the current United States Senators and Representatives. •State Government Name the current governor. Describe the state’s legislature. ** 9 Maps ** ** 10 Population ** •1950: •1960:  •1970:  •1980:  •1990:  •2000  2010  Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased). ** 11 Economy ** •Chief products of the state include: Agricultural (farm) products Mining products Manufactured goods ** 12 Weather ** •The average high temperature in July is: •The average high temperature in January is: •The average yearly precipitation is: ** 13 Natural Resources ** •Water Name the major rivers and bodies of water. •Minerals Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals. ** 14 Natural Resources, continued ** •Plant Life Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers. •Animal Life Name and describe some of the wild animals. ** 15 Places to Visit ** ** 16 Famous People ** •Choose three well known residents of your state. Tell what they did to become famous. ** 17 State Motto ** •Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special. ** 18 Works Cited ** •List the resources you used for your research.
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