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Social Studies: My State Capital City Bird and Flag

Learning about the place where you live

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Social Studies: My State Capital City Bird and Flag

Learning about the place where you live

Social Studies - Grade 2-3

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Use a map, book, or trusted classroom resource if you need help. Write complete answers.
  1. 1

    Write the name of your state in a complete sentence.

    Look at the name of your state on a map or on your classroom wall.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should name the student's state, such as, 'My state is Texas.'
  2. 2

    Write the name of your state capital city in a complete sentence.

    The capital city is where the state government meets.

    Answers will vary by state. A complete answer should name the correct capital city, such as, 'The capital city of Florida is Tallahassee.'
  3. 3

    Write the name of the city or town where you live, or the city or town closest to your home.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should name the student's city or town, such as, 'I live in Denver.'
  4. 4

    Tell whether your city or town is the same as your state capital city. Write one complete sentence.

    Compare the city or town where you live with the name of the capital city.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should state whether the student's city or town is the same as the capital city, such as, 'My city is not the same as my state capital city.'
  5. 5

    Draw or label your state on a map of the United States. Then write one sentence telling where your state is located, such as north, south, east, west, or middle.

    Use direction words like north, south, east, west, or middle.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should correctly identify the student's state and describe its location in the United States.
  6. 6

    Write the name of your state bird in a complete sentence.

    State symbols are often listed on a state website, in an encyclopedia, or in a social studies book.

    Answers will vary by state. A complete answer should name the correct state bird, such as, 'The state bird of New York is the eastern bluebird.'
  7. 7

    Describe your state bird. Write about its colors, size, or another feature.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should include at least one true detail about the student's state bird, such as its color, shape, size, or special markings.
  8. 8

    Write the main colors on your state flag.

    Look closely at the background, pictures, words, and shapes on the flag.

    Answers will vary by state. A complete answer should list the main colors on the student's state flag.
  9. 9

    Choose one symbol, shape, word, or picture on your state flag. Write what it shows.

    A symbol can be a star, seal, animal, plant, sun, or other picture.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should name one part of the state flag and explain what it shows, such as, 'The star shows the Lone Star State.'
  10. 10

    Complete this sentence: My state is known for __________.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should name something connected to the student's state, such as a place, food, crop, animal, landmark, or event.
  11. 11

    Fill in the chart with facts about your state: state name, capital city, your city or town, state bird, and state flag colors.

    Use your answers from earlier problems to help complete the chart.

    Answers will vary. A complete chart should include the correct state name, capital city, student city or town, state bird, and main flag colors.
  12. 12

    Write one reason people use state symbols like birds and flags.

    A good answer should explain that state symbols help people recognize, remember, and feel proud of their state.
  13. 13

    Imagine a visitor is coming to your state. Write one sentence telling the visitor about your capital city.

    You can write about where the capital is, what people do there, or why it is important.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should tell one true fact or clear idea about the student's state capital city.
  14. 14

    Draw a small postcard for your state. Include the state name, capital city, state bird, and state flag. Then write one sentence about your postcard.

    Answers will vary. A complete response should include the state name, capital city, state bird, state flag, and one sentence describing the postcard.
  15. 15

    Write two facts you learned about your state.

    Choose facts from your worksheet answers.

    Answers will vary. A complete answer should include two true facts about the student's state, such as the capital city, state bird, flag colors, location, or a special place.
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