My State ReportCalifornia

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Table of Contents        Page #

What’s in a Name? 2

Early Historical Facts 0

Statehood History 0

Timeline 0

Location of State 0

Political Features 0

Physical Features 0

State Flag 0

State Seal 0

State Bird 0

State Flower 0

Resources 0

National Parks, Historical Sites, and Points of Interest 0

If I Were Governor 0

Education 0

Famous People 0

Works Cited 0

What’s in a Name?

Here is an explanation of how my state got its name.

The name California comes from Spanish conquistadors. It was named after Califia, which was a

mythical island paradise that was described in a Spanish romance written around the year 1510

titled Las Serges de Esplandian.

This is the nickname that my state has been given.

The Golden State

Here is an explanation of how my state got its nickname.

California was officially given the nickname “The Golden State” in 1968. It was given this

nickname for several reasons including the beautiful golden poppies that grow throughout the

state in the spring, the Golden Gate Bridge, the golden California sunsets, and the discovery of

gold in California’s early history.

Early Historical FactsListed below is the early history of my state.

First known inhabitants:

Insert information here.

Exploration:

Insert information here.

Settlement:

Insert information here.

Colonial and/or territorial days:

Insert information here.

Statehood History

Insert state name here is the # state in the United States.

Here is the history of how it became a state.

Insert paragraph here.

TimelineDate/Year State entered the union as the # state.

Date/Year Event

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Insert a picture of the United States flag (with correct number of stars) when your state entered

the union.

Location of State

Insert State Name Here

I have colored my state blue and labeled all of its neighbors

Political Features

Insert state name here.

The population of the state is insert population here people as of this date: insert date

within last three years.

There are insert number of counties here counties in the state.

o The largest county in size is insert name of county, measuring   insert size square

miles.

o The largest county in population is insert name of county, with insert population

people.

The five largest cities and their populations are:

o Insert city name Insert population of city people

o Insert city name Insert population of city people

o Insert city name Insert population of city people

o Insert city name Insert population of city people

o Insert city name Insert population of city people

as of this date: Insert date within the last three years

The major highways in the state are: Insert list of names of major highways

Physical Features

Insert state name here.

My state has insert number here main land regions.

Each region is described below.

1. Land region name Land region description

2. Land region name Land region description

3. Land region name Land region description

4. Land region name Land region description

5. Land region name Land region description

6. Insert or delete numbered list as needed

The highest point in the state is Insert name of highest point at Insert height in feet.

The lowest point in the state is Insert name of lowest point at Insert height in feet.

The area of the state is Insert area in square miles.

It ranks Insert number in size among the states.

State Flag

Insert picture of state flag here.

Insert paragraph explanation of the colors and symbols used for the state flag.

State Seal

Insert picture of state seal here.

Insert paragraph explanation of the words and symbols used on the state seal.

State Bird

State Bird Name

Insert picture of state bird here.

Insert explanation of when and why it was chosen as the state bird.

State Flower

State Flower Name

Insert picture of state flower here.

Insert explanation on when and why it was chosen as the state flower.

Resources

Listed below are the many natural resources of Insert state name.

Water: Insert list of where your state gets its water

Soil: Insert list of types of soil found in your state

Minerals: Insert list of types of minerals found in your state

Plant Life: Insert list of plants found in your state

Animal Life: Insert list of animals found in your state

National Parks, Historical Sites, and Points of Interest

Listed below are the national parks, historical sites, battlefields, memorials, monuments, historic

sites, preserves, and other areas administered by the National Park Service.

1. Insert name of park or point of interest

2. Insert name of park or point of interest

3. Insert name of park or point of interest

4. Insert name of park or point of interest

5. Insert name of park or point of interest

6. Insert name of park or point of interest

7. Insert name of park or point of interest

8. Insert name of park or point of interest

If I Were Governor

Each state has its own government, with its own constitution and its own governor. Courts are

also a part of each state government. Look up the following information about your state

government.

Name of State: Insert state name

Capital City: Insert city name

Name of Governor: Insert governor name

Use your imagination to complete the following. If you were governor of your research state,

what improvements would you make? What new laws would you like to see enacted?

Remember, the state government has the power to decide what local governments can and cannot

do. Write your ideas below.

If I were governor, insert paragraph here.

State Education

Create a list of at least eight major universities and colleges currently accredited in your state.

1. Insert name of university/college

2. Insert name of university/college

3. Insert name of university/college

4. Insert name of university/college

5. Insert name of university/college

6. Insert name of university/college

7. Insert name of university/college

8. Insert name of university/college

Select one university/college and insert a picture of a

pennant from that school here.

Famous People

Listed below are five famous residents of my state and what they did to become famous.

Insert name of person: Insert explanation on why they are famous

Insert name of person: Insert explanation on why they are famous

Insert name of person: Insert explanation on why they are famous

Insert name of person: Insert explanation on why they are famous

Insert name of person: Insert explanation on why they are famous

Works Cited

Insert list of works cited, using correct MLA format. Must have at least four resources.