nifty fifty state project 2012 nevada-south carolina
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Mrs. Smith’s 3rd graders used the Big 6 Research Model to learn about one of our great states!TRANSCRIPT
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://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
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
Vraj2012
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