These state unit studies are designed to help children learn the geography of the United States and learn factual information about every state. These studies are great for children in the public and private education system as well as homeschooled children.
Print the United States map and color each state as you study it. Keep map at the front of your notebook for use with each state.
Print the State Information Sheet and fill in the information as you find it.
Print the Alabama State Map and fill in the state capital, large cities and state attractions that you find.
Answer the following questions on lined paper in complete sentences.
- State Capital What is the capital?
Capitol Tour - State Flag Write the salute to the Alabama flag.
Flag Quiz/Printout - State Flower Although not official, what is the color of the state flower?
- State Bird What are other names for this bird?
- State Reptile What is the state reptile?
- State Saltwater Fish How big do these fish get?
- State Freshwater Fish What is the Latin name for this fish?
- State Tree How long are the cones on this tree?
- State Insect What is the state insect?
- State Mineral What is this mineral also known as?
- State Song Who wrote the state song?
- State Seal When was the original seal restored?
- State Motto What is the state motto and what does it mean?
- State Nut Try these recipes!
- Highest Point What is the highest point in Alabama?
State Symbols Quiz How much do your remember?
Alabama Word Search Find the Alabama State Symbols.
Fun in the Kitchen The state nut is the pecan. Try this recipe for Southern Pecan Pie.
Did You Know... List two interesting facts.
Alabama Words 1, Alabama Words 2, Alabama Words 3 - Can you figure out the people, places, things or events?
Old Objects Crossword Can you figure out what these old objects are?
Alabama Through the Ages - A timeline of Alabama history
Did You Know? - Fun Alabama facts.
Word Find - See if you can find each word hidden in the table.
Name Game - Can you complete the names of Alabama counties?
Capitol Words! - Guess the words, save the Capitol!
Arrowhead Patterns - American Indian arrowheads.
Coloring pages: State Seal, State Flower, State Bird, State Flag
Speed Puzzle - Click in the blank area and continue clicking at a steady rate, cycling through the graphics, until the correct piece appears in the area.
Quizzard - How much do you know about Alabama?
Learn more about Alabama's forests: Forest Facts, Trees of Alabama, Forest Products
Birthplace of Helen Keller - Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia.
Mini Unit - Learn more.
Mobile Bay National Estuary - Learn the basics about estuaries, wetlands, beaches and dunes, oyster reefs, and more.
Alabama Map/Quiz Printout - Can you answer these geography questions?
Geography Game - Find the state
Odd Alabama Law: It used to be illegal to wear a false moustache in church if it made people laugh.
Additional Resource:
Introducing the email course 'Our 50 Great States'! From Delaware to Hawaii, learn about all 50 states in the order they were admitted to the Union. At the end of 25 weeks (2 states per week), you'll have a United States Notebook filled with information about each state; and, if you're up the the challenge, you will try recipes from all 50 states. Will you join me on the journey?
