State Report Research



State Report ResearchAll information must be collected and approved by Mr. Davis before you may start working with PowerPoint. All slides must have a picture or other graphicWEB SITES: NUMBERSLIDE #1. State Name: a. State Name:_______________________________b. Authors: _________________________________SLIDE #2. Location: Region ______________________________________Neighboring States/Countries_____________________________Example: Southwestern United States Borders: Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada SLIDE #3. Size: Area: ___________________________ Example: 2,567,890 square milesRank by size among states: ________________________ Example: Michigan is the 21st largest state SLIDE #4. Geographical Regions: (not all states will have each)Major Mountain Ranges______________________________Major Rivers_______________________________________Major Lakes________________________________________Major Deserts______________________________________SLIDE #5. Climate:Seasonal Weather: Example for California: Example: Dry Hot Summers; Wet Cool Winters: ______________________________________________________________ b. Highest Recorded Temperature: (Include City and Date) ______________________________________________________________Example: Highest Recorded Temp: 108?, Chino Hills; July 2005 c. Lowest Recorded Temperature: (Include City and Date) _____________________________________________________________Example: Lowest Recorded Temp: -20?, Pomona; December 2002 SLIDE #6. Major Cities and Population (List 3 Largest Cites)Name and PopulationName and PopulationName and PopulationExample: Los Angeles; 19,234,456 San Diego: 3,234,345 San Francisco; 2,345,567SLIDE #7. State CapitalName:_______________________________________________Year Founded:________________________________________State Flag PictureExample: Sacramento Established 1839 by John Sutter SLIDE #8. GovernorName: ___________________________________________Political Affiliation(Republican/Democrat/Independent) Example: Arnold Schwarzenegger RepublicanSLIDE #9. U.S SenatorsNames: ___________________________________________Political Affiliation(Republican/Democrat/Independent)Example: Barbara Boxer; Democrat Diane Feinstein: DemocratSLIDE #10. Major Industries: Business a. Two major industriesExample: Important Industries Television/Movies Electronic/Computer SLIDE #11. State Song /State Motto/State Nickname a. Name of Song______________________ b. Motto ____________________________ c. Nickname_________________________Example: I Love You California Eureka (I have found it) The Golden StateSLIDE #12. Interesting Historical Event a. What Was The Event:______________________________ b. Why was it significant_______________________________________________________________________________________SLIDE #13. Famous People Name____________________________________________Why Famous_______________________________________Example: Arnold Schwarzenegger Weight Lifter/Movie StarGovernorSLIDE #14. Famous PeopleName____________________________________________Why Famous_______________________________________SLIDE #15. State Symbols: (Choose 2 symbols for each slide) a. Symbol and fact_______________________________________ b. Symbol and fact________________________________________ Example: State Bird: Robin; Orange and Red Color State Animal: Pig; Resembles Mr. Davis State Tree: Redwood; Lives for 500 yearsSLIDE #16. State Symbols: (Choose 2 for each slide) a. Symbol and fact:_____________________________________ b. Symbol and fact:_____________________________________SLIDE #17. Interesting Information; Sports teams, places to visit, national parks, important events, famous colleges, etc. SLIDE #18. Interesting Information; Sports teams, places to visit, national parks, important events, famous colleges, etc. SLIDE #19. Interesting Information; Sports teams, places to visit, national parks, important events, famous colleges, etc. SLIDE #20. Resources/Bibliography: List all web sites used for information ................
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