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The Nifty Fifty State Project

Mrs. Smith’s 3rd grade class2012

Nevada

Jesus

2012

Capital

Nevada is in the Southwest Region.

The capital is Carson City.

State Flower

The state flower is Sagebrush.

State Bird

The state bird is Blue Bird.

State Nickname

The state nickname is The Sagebrush State.

Major Crops

The major crops of Nevada are alfalfa seed, barley, mint, onions, potato and

wheat.

Landforms

The landforms of Nevada or mountain, desert, and flat land.

Historical Fact

There was gold and silver discovered in the mountains of Nevada in 1859.

Historical Fact

Nevada is located in the southwestern part of the USA.

Special Information

Nevada was named the desert tortoise because there is a lot of desert and the symbols is a tortoise.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesNevada

New Jersey

Colby2012

Capital

New Jersey is located in the Northeast

Region.

Trenton

New Jersey State Bird

The Eastern Goldfinch

New Jersey State Nickname

The Garden State

State Flower

The Purple Violet

Major CropsThe major crops of New Jersey are bell peppers, egg plants, endive, lettuce, and

spinach.

New Jersey Landforms

The largest land area is the Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Historical Fact

The first dino skeleton was found in New Jersey.

Historical Fact

The first baseball game was played in New Jersey.

Special Information

New Jersey’s greatest natural resource is its location.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesNew Jersey in words and pictures by Denis Fradin

New Mexico

Kamryn2012

Capital

Southwest Region

Santa Fe

State Flower

Yucca Plant

State Bird

Road Runner

State Nickname

Land of Enchantment

Major Crops

The major crops of New Mexico are wheat, corn, and cotton.

Landforms

The landforms of New Mexico are desert, forest, and rivers.

Historical Fact

The historical fact is that they do a lot of hot air balloon events about every month or so.

Historical Fact

Another fact is they do a lot of fiestas for parties and other things.

Special Information

The special information is they have this thing called “four corners.” When you stand on it you will be standing four states.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesNew Mexico,

New York

Ashton2012

New York Capital

Northeastern

Albany

New YorkState Flower

Rose

New YorkState Bird

Bluebird

New YorkState

Nickname

The Empire State, The Excelsior State

New YorkMajor Crops

Flowers

Landforms

The landforms in NY are mountains, valleys, beaches, and rolling hills .

Historical Fact

Albany became the state capital of New York in January of 1797.

Historical Fact

There was a war fought in NY and the French and Indian were in the war. It ended in 1763.

Special Information

NY has one of the tallest buildings in the world.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United States

NEW YORK PICTRERS AND WORDS

North Dakota

Noah2012

North Dakota Capital

Midwest Region

Bismarck

State Flower

Wild Prairie Rose

State Bird

Western Meadowlark

North Dakota State Nickname

The Flickertail State

Major Crops

Farmers mostly plant crops by the Red River because it has the most nutrients in all of North Dakota.

Wheat is what they grow the most.

Landforms

The land in North Dakota is very hilly.

North Dakota Historical Fact

The Garrison Dam was completed in 1954. One of the largest ones in world goes across Missouri River.

Special InformationNorth Dakota is mostly country so there is a lot

of wildlife.

Resourceshttp://Kids .Britannica.com A Book called North Dakota By: Dennis B. Fradin

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesNorth Dakota By: Dennis B. Fradin

Ohio

Trevor2012

Ohio Capital

Midwest Region

Columbus

State Flower

Scarlet Carnation

Ohio State Bird

Cardinal

Ohio State Nickname

Buckeye State

Major Crops

Some major crops of Ohio are corn, grapes, and hay.

Landforms

The major landforms of Ohio are rolling plains, the great lakes plains, and till

plains.

Historical Fact

The first airplane was built in Ohio by Orville and Wilber Wright.

Historical Fact

A historical fact is that Ohio is known for it’s big cities.

Special Information

Did you know seven presidents were born in Ohio?

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesOhio by Dennis Fradin

Rhode Island

Heidy 2012

Rhode Island Capital

Providence

Northeast Region

State Flower

Violet

State Bird

Rhode Island Red (king of the chicken)

State Nickname

Ocean State, Little Rhody

Rhode Island Landforms

The landforms are low lands to flat rolling hills.

Rhode Island Major Crops

The major crops are potatoes, apples and corn.

Historical Fact

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S.A.

Historical Fact

The full name of Rhode Island is Rhode Island and

Providence Plantation.

Special Information

Alaska is 486 times bigger than Rhode Island, and Texas is 220 times bigger than Rhode Island.

Rhode Island

Alaska

Texas

Resources

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesRhode Island in words and pictures

South Carolina

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South CarolinaCapital

Southeastern Region

Columbia

South CarolinaState Flower

Carolina Yellow Jessamine

State Bird

Carolina Wren

South CarolinaState Nickname

Palmetto State

Major Crops

The major crops of South Carolina are corn, peaches, pecans, and tobacco.

Landforms

The landforms of South Carolina are rivers, lakes, and, coasts.

Historical Fact

The ancient Native Americans came to South Carolina 10,000 years ago.

Historical Fact

South Carolina sent 64,739 men to World War I.

Special Information

South Carolina has 1.3 million acres of cropland.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesSouth Carolina Dennis B Fradin