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North Carolina Statehood
In this state facts instructional activity, students draw a picture relating to the statehood of North Carolina. Students also fill in information about the state.
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Alaska
In this Alaska state worksheet, students research and respond to various questions related to the state of Alaska. They identify and name the state's capital and statehood. Then, students identify and name the motto, bird, flower, and...
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Massachusetts
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students respond to 7 different questions related to the state of Massachusetts. They identify and name the capital of Massachusetts and the state bird and flower. Then, students name the state motto and...
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Missouri
In this Missouri state worksheet, students respond to 7 different questions related to the state of Missouri. First, they identify and name the capital of Missouri and when it became a state of the US. Then, students identify and name...
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Mississippi
In this Mississippi state worksheet, students respond to 7 questions related to the state of Mississippi. First, they identify and name the capital of Mississippi and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state...
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Minnesota
In this Minnesota state worksheet, learners respond to 7 different questions that are related to the state of Minnesota. First, they identify and name the capital of Minnesota and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name...
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Michigan
In this Michigan worksheet, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Michigan. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto,...
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Montana
In this Montana worksheet, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Montana. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto, bird,...
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California
In this California learning exercise, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of California. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's...
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Delaware
In this Delaware worksheet, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Delaware. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto,...
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Colorado
In this Colorado worksheet, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Colorado. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto,...
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Arkansas
In this Arkansas learning exercise, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Arkansas. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's...
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Arizona
In this Arizona activity, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Arizona. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto, bird,...
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Connecticut
In this Connecticut activity, learners respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Connecticut. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto,...
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Colonial Vacation Planner
Learners plan a family vacation to states that were among the original 13 colonies. The groups determine which state they visit, map their route, calculate the mileage, and determine how much money they spend on gasoline.
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To Be Or Not To Be a State? That Is the Question
Eighth graders research Puerto Rico's culture, religion, language, government, etc. and identify differences and similarities with the United States. They participate in a debate about whether or not Puerto Rico should become a state.
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All That Sparkles is Silver!
Students analyze photographs for information about life in Virginia City Nevada in the late 1800s. In this Nevada statehood lesson, students work in teams to analyze photographs from Virginia City. Students brainstorm adjectives to...
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Windows of Wisconsin (History)
Fourth graders research the history of Wisconsin. They explore Wisconsin's culture, sovereignty and environment. Using multiple computer technology resources (computer, scanner, camera, internet), 4th graders develop a book on the...
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Statehood
Fourth graders examine issues and events that led to Arkansas' becoming a state. They study the relation of demographics (population statistics) to Arkansas history through the use of left and right brain illustrations.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas
Students identify various regions of early Arkansas as these regions relate to African American colonies that settled in Arkansas after the Civil War.
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Utah American Indian and non-Indian Conflicts
Seventh graders study the relationship between American Indian and non-Indians during the Utah Territorial period.
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Shelby County Historical Society: Ohio Becomes a State
Read the story of how Ohio became the first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory, and how the new state became a popular place for many immigrants.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Annexation
Read this brief overview of the events leading to the annexation of Texas to the United States in 1845.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Spectacular State Studies
Come and check out this incredible state studies resource. The activities found within this site can be used with any of the fifty states. These ideas include a state scavenger hunt, economy quilts, and more.