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 Iowa 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 the Capitol - State Flag Who designed the Iowa flag?
- State Flower Why was this flower chosen as the state flower?
- State Bird What is the state bird and what do they line their nests with?
- State Tree What is the state tree and why did they choose this tree?
- State Song Who wrote the state song?
- State Seal What river is in the background?
- State Motto What is the state motto?
- Highest Point What is the highest point in Iowa?
State Symbols Quiz How much do your remember?
Iowa Word Search - Find the Iowa related words.
Fun in the Kitchen - Over 55% of Iowa's corn goes to foreign markets - the rest is used in other parts of the United States.
Did You Know... List two interesting facts.
Iowa State Patrol Coloring Book - Print the pictures and color them.
Safety Search Puzzle - Find the safety related words.
Crime Witness - Play this memory game and see if you make a good witness to a crime.
Enviro-Explorers - Learn about the environment and transportation.
Iowa Judicial Student Resources:
Blank Park Zoo:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum - See pictures of the childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Garden Sanctuary for Butterflies - About 60 species of butterflies can be seen each year.
Friends of the Prairie Learning Center - Learn about the plants and animals of the prairie. Don't miss the kid's page.
CampSilos - Learn how the farms of Iowa help feed the world.
Iowa Corn - Do a corn experiment, print out a corn coloring book, and find out what the world would be like without corn!
Mississippi River Museum - Explore this museum in Dubuque, Iowa.
AAA - Kids activities from AAA Minnesota/Iowa.
Grant Wood (February 13, 1892 - February 12, 1942) was an American artist who painted realistic works.
Parents Anonymous of Iowa - Strengthening families all across America:
IWRACP Kids' Page - Learn about Iowa wetlands and play some games in the fun stuff section.
Aquatic Animals Activty Book - Print and color the pages while your learn about the critters.
This Old Statehouse - A PBS special on the history of the Iowa state Capitol.
Jay Zee Bear's Online Color Book - Color the pictures online.
Geography Game - Find the state
Odd Iowa Law: It used to be illegal for a woman not to wear a corset.
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