State Report Template
By:
5th Grade
License Plates
Make a state plate here:
http://www.acme.com/licensemaker/
State Flag
Get your state flag here:
http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/stflag.shtml
Symbols of (name of your state)
The state bird is
Add a
picture
here.
The state flower is
The state tree is
Add a
picture
here.
Add a
picture
here.
State Nickname
State Motto:
State Capital:
Population
The population of _____________ was ________ in the
year _______.
The main ethnic groups are:
_______ ___%
_______ ___%
_______ ___%
_______ ___%
Graph/Chart
Go to http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/index.asp to make a graph on
the state’s ethnic groups, save as a jpg file and then insert here.
*Insert a graph of information about your state’s ethnic groups or insert circle
or bar graph used in your written report.
Maps
In this space insert a political and/or physical map of your state.
*Note: Check out this site for maps of your state http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/maps1/
Landforms
Insert images of landforms in your state.
Natural Resources
Water
Name the major rivers and bodies of water.
Minerals
Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals.
Plant Life
Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers.
Animal Life
Name and describe some of the wild animals.
Climate/Weather
The average high temperature
in July is _________degrees.
The average high temperature in
January is __________degrees
The average yearly precipitation
is _____________.
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 explorers visited your state and where did they
come from?
Settlement
Where was the first settlement located in your state? Who
started the settlement and why?
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.
Statehood
This state became the ____ state admitted
to the United States on ________.
Economy
Chief products of the state include:
 Agricultural (farm) products:
Mining products:
Manufactured goods:
Places to Visit
Choose one place in your state that would be interesting to visit. Tell
where it is located in the state and why it would be interesting to visit.
*Note: Use the Web to find information about your state.
Works Cited
List the resources you used for your research,
using the correct bibliographical form.
Books:
Encyclopedia Article:
Internet Website
This website can help with citing the resources you use:
http://citationmachine.net/index.php?callstyle=1&all=