From Beverly Hernandez,
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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 Kentucky 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 Where is the original state flag?
• State Flower How tall do these flowers grow?
• State Bird What is the difference in coloring between the male and female bird?
• State Tree How long does this tree live?
• State Wild Animal What family is this animal a member of?
• State Fish When was the state fish adopted?
• State Insect What butterfly does this butterfly resemble?
• State Horse What is the state horse?
• State Song Who wrote the state song?
• State Seal When was the seal authorized?
• State Motto What is the state motto and what song did it come from?
• Highest Point What is the highest point in Kentucky?

State Symbols Quiz How much do you remember?

Did You Know... List two interesting facts.

Word Search - Print out the word search and find the state related words.

The Big Pig Gig -The Big Pig Gig was a public art event occurring from May 14 - October 31, 2000, in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Read about the history.

Louisville Zoo - Explore the Louisville Zoo. Learn how you can become a "Backyard Action Hero."

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace - Online tour of this National Historical Site and a Photo Gallery.

Kentucky Jeopardy - Play this game created by a 4th grade class.

Kentucky Virtual Tour - Visit the sites on the tour and answer the questions.

Puzzling Kentucky - Find the hidden Kentucky words.

Big South Fork Scenic Railway - The Big South Fork Scenic Railway operates over the historic trackage of the Kentucky and Tennessee Railway and is situated in the heart of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.

Fort Knox Bullion Depository - The U.S. Mint maintains facilities in Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point, and a bullion depository in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Explore the activities at the U.S. Mint Kids Page and learn about the new nickels that are coming out in 2004.

Kentucky Caverns Experience - Learn about The Formation of Caves, learn cave vocabulary in the Caver's Glossary and Tips, read about Cave Ecology, then check out the following activities:

• Cave Food Chain
• The Land that Breathes
• Caves - Friend or Foe?
• What Do You Do?
• Karst and Rock Chemistry

Kentucky Word Searches - Find Kentucky cities, parks and symbols.

Forestry for Kids-Here are some games, coloring sheets, fact sheets and much more from Kentucky Division of Forestry.

How the Beagle Could Become Kentucky's State Dog - a coloring book to learn about the legislative process.

Coloring Book - another coloring book adventure.

Kentucky Trivia Quiz - Test your knowledge.

Mining TV - Watch Kentucky mining videos online and play some mining games.

Coloring books: Keeneland and Kentucky Down Under.

Postcards - Send a Kentucky postcard to your family and friends.

Geography Game - Find the state.

Odd Kentucky Law: A wife had to receive her husband's permission to rearrange the furniture.