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 Maryland State Outline 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 What families arms are on the flag? Coloring Page
- State Flower When does this flower bloom?
- State Boat What is this boat designed to do?
- State Bird What color are the feathers of this bird?
- State Dog What was this dog named after?
- State CatWhat is the coloring of this cat?
- State HorseWhen did Maryland choose a state horse?
- State ReptileThis reptile is also the mascot of what university?
- State Tree What is the tree called that stands at Wye Mills?
- State Insect When was this insect designated as the state insect?
- State Fish What is the most valuable fish in Maryland waters?
- State Song Who wrote the state song?
- State Dance This dance has been a popular folk tradition since what year?
- State Crustacean What is the state crustacean?
- State Nicknames What are Maryland's nicknames?
- State Seal What is the front of the seal called?
- State Motto What is the state motto and what does it mean?
- State Drink What is the state drink?
- State Sport What is the lance and what is it used for?
- Highest Point What is the highest point in Maryland?
Maryland Printable Pages - Learn more about Maryland with these printable worksheets and coloring pages.
Maryland State Symbols Quiz How much do you remember?
Maryland Word Search - Find the Maryland State Symbols.
Fun in the Kitchen - Maryland's State Drink is milk. Have some milk with Golden Apple Oatmeal.
Did You Know... List two interesting facts.
Word Search - Print out the word search and find the state related words.
Maryland History - Learn about Maryland's history and check out the timeline.
Maryland Flags - Are any flags upside down?
Word Scramble - Find the state symbols.
Word Scramble of Maryland Cities - Find the Maryland cities.
Concentration game - Match the Maryland famous people to reveal the background image.
How a Bill Becomes a Law - What happens after you think of an idea for a new law?
Maryland Day - Learn how Maryland got her name.
Defender's Day - What is this Maryland holiday?
Coloring Pages:
- Cooking a Meal
- Picking Tobacco Leaves
- Meeting with the Indians
- State seal: Reverse and Obverse
- The Dove
- Maryland Flag
Online Coloring Book - Color pictures of Maryland's Flag, Map, U.S. Map, and 13 Colonies.
Maryland Crab Cakes - This is Parris N. Glendening's favorite recipe.
Maryland Animals - Click on each picture for information about that animal.
National Aquarium in Baltimore - Fun information about animals, exhibits, conservation efforts, and the institution itself. There are even some interactive games for you to try out.
The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House - Learn about the home of America's flag.
Francis Scott Key - Learn about the writing of the Star Spangled Banner.
Postcard - Send a friend an ecard.
Maryland Map/Quiz Printout - Can you answer these geography questions?
License Plates - Who is Maryland's newest license plate in honor of?
Geography Game - Find the state.
Odd Maryland Law:It was illegal in parts of Maryland to mistreat an oyster.
