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 California 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? Tour the capital
- State Flag Who designed the flag? Flag Quiz/Printout
- State Flower Where did the scientific name come from?
- State Bird How is this bird easily recognized?
- State Tree What is the average trunk diameter?
- State Song Who wrote the state song?
- State Seal What river is the miner working by? Here's a great picture of the state seal.
- State Mammal How tall do these animals grow?
- State Marine Mammal How big do these whales grow?
- State Reptile What are the eating habits of this reptile?
- State Fish When did this fish become the official fish?
- State InsectWhat is the wingspan of this insect?
- State MineralWhat is the foundation of the economic history of California?
- State RockWhat is the coloring of this rock?
- State Motto What does this Greek word mean?
- Highest Point What is the highest point in California?
- Lowest Point What is the lowest point in California?
California Printable Pages - Learn more about California with these printable worksheets and coloring pages.
State Symbols Quiz How much do you remember?
California Word Search - Find the California state symbols and other related words.
Fun in the Kitchen - Based in Irvine, California, the California Avocado Commission was created in 1978 to increase consumer awareness on behalf of the state's 6,000 avocado growers.
Did You Know... List two interesting facts.
California History - Scroll right and follow the story of California.
Missions of California - Take a virtual tour of the California Missions.
California Landmarks - The state of California has designated nearly 1100 sites as California State Historical Landmarks. This site has pictures of many of them.
Governor's Office - Take a virtual tour of the Governor's office.
Your Idea Becomes a Law - Play this game to design your own bill and watch it become law in the State of California.
Department of Fishing and Game Kid's Page - Learn about the wildlife of California. Don't miss the coloring book.
San Diego Natural History Museum - Explore the activities at the Kid's Habitat.
Energy Quest - Energy education from the California Energy Commission.
Big Orange Online - Learn about the California orange industry and create your own label.
Cali's Kids - Grow your own avocado tree, play games, cook up some scrumptious recipes and do some coloring pages.
Kidsville Safety Site - Safety tips from the DMV.
The California Gold Rush - Learn all about the California Gold Rush with this online student booklet.
Understanding California - An introduction to California's history.
California Map/Quiz Printout - Can you answer these geography questions?
State Symbol Quiz - How well do you know the state symbols?
Geography Game - Find the state
California Signs - See signs found in California.
Odd California Law: It used to be illegal to peel an orange in a hotel room.
