Outline Format
I. State Name
a. How the state got it's name
b. When the state got it's name
c. Who named the state
d. State nickname
i. What is the state's nickname
ii. How did the state get it's nickname
iii. Who gave the state it's nickname
II. Historical Facts/Events
a. First known inhabitants
b. Exploration
c. Important events in history
III. Physical Features
a. Highest point
b. Lowest point
c. National monuments
d. National parks
e. Landmarks
IV. Resources/Economy
a. Natural Resources:
i. agricultural products
ii. minerals
b. Manufactured Goods
V. Government
a. State capital
b. Current state governor
c. State representatives
d. Population
e. Largest city
VI. Famous People
a. Historical figures
b. Athletes
c. Celebrities
VII. Your own category i.e. education, weather, etc. (OPTIONAL)
a. How the state got it's name
b. When the state got it's name
c. Who named the state
d. State nickname
i. What is the state's nickname
ii. How did the state get it's nickname
iii. Who gave the state it's nickname
II. Historical Facts/Events
a. First known inhabitants
b. Exploration
c. Important events in history
III. Physical Features
a. Highest point
b. Lowest point
c. National monuments
d. National parks
e. Landmarks
IV. Resources/Economy
a. Natural Resources:
i. agricultural products
ii. minerals
b. Manufactured Goods
V. Government
a. State capital
b. Current state governor
c. State representatives
d. Population
e. Largest city
VI. Famous People
a. Historical figures
b. Athletes
c. Celebrities
VII. Your own category i.e. education, weather, etc. (OPTIONAL)