8th Grade State Project

You must complete the following things on your poster.

1. The front of you poster should be divided into four parts:

• A detailed map of you state, see below. Half of the poster board should be dedicated to this map.
• The state flag.
• Natural resources of your state and where they are located and state landmark.
• Historical Timeline of the State on the side of the poster.

2. Completing the Poster:

              You will need to references such as an encyclopedia, atlas, almanac as well as internet sources to complete the information needed for your poster.  You should use colored pencils, markers, and newspaper clippings to make your poster as attractive as possible.  Remember neatness counts as well as spelling! Follow these directions to complete your poster.

1. Label the top of your poster with the name of your State.
2. Below the name of the state put the State motto.
3. Draw a compass rose and label the cardinal directions as well as the intermediate directions. You may use abbreviations.
4.  Draw or use some form of illustration to show the state’s natural resources and where they are located.
5.  Draw or illustrate a landmark unique to your state.

You should a pencil when you begin to trace or outline and than go back over it with a dark pen or marker.

1.  Draw or trace an accurate outline of your state. It should take up about half of the poster board.
2.  Draw or trace any major rivers or lakes in the state outline and color them blue.
3.  Draw a star with a dark circle around it to indicate the state capital and label its     name.
4. Draw a star for five other major cities in your state and label them.
5. Make a map key and label the major landforms in your state using the map key. This would include mountains, deserts, lakes, etc. and label them.
6. Label the highest and lowest elevation points in your state using your key.
7. Draw the major interstates that go through your state.
8. Label and major airports in your state using your map key.
9. Complete the history timeline using the historical facts you researched on your state.
10. Draw or illustrate the state flag.

Name _____________________________ Date __________________

State Project 2006

Title of State _______________________________________________

State Trivia: Please answer the following questions about your state.

1. State Nickname__________________________________________
2. State Bird ______________________________________________
3. State Tree ______________________________________________
4. State Song ______________________________________________
5. State flower _____________________________________________
6. Name the 5 largest cities in your state: ________________________

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1. Where is the geographic center of your state ____________________
2. Name the major colleges in your state _________________________

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1. Name the professional sports teams that are in your state: __________

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1. The number of counties in your state ___________________________
2. The population of the state ___________________________________
3. Name 5 famous people from your state _________________________

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1. Name any National Parks in your state__________________________

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1. Name any Historical sites in your state __________________________

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1. What is the official abbreviation for your state ____________________
2. What is the origin of the state name _____________________________

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 History of your state:  List the major events that took place in your state from its earliest beginnings to today.  After completing the history of your state, select the ten most important events and place them on the front of your poster.

The Government of your state:

• Who is the Governor of your state? _________________________________
• Who is the Lieutenant Gov. of your state? ___________________________
• Who is the Secretary of State of your state? __________________________
• Who is the Attorney General of your state? ___________________________
• Who are the U.S. Senators from your state? ___________________________

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• How many representatives does your state have in the U.S. House

Representatives __________________________.

What are the main plants and wildlife that are found in your state?

Come visit the great state of ________________________________________.

Complete a tourist’s guide to your state. Be sure to include the “must see” things in your state. You should try to include some of your states famous restaurants and cultural events that take place in your state.  This should be a minimum of one page and two pages maximum.