United States and Their Capitals Lesso n Plan
Dec 14, 2015
United States and Their Capitals Lesso
nPlan
Table of Contents:
IntroductionAlaskaArizona
CaliforniaHawaiiIdaho
NevadaOregon
UtahWashington
Check YourUnderstanding
Unit One
Objectives: To learn the Pacific Coast states, their capitals,
and their dates of statehood Activities:
Watch this video Review each state’s information and answer
the question that follows Check Your Understanding
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Alaska
AK Capital: Juneau Population: approx.
686,000 Territory of Alaska
established in 1867 Alaska entered the
Union on January 3, 1959
Alaska is the 49th state
Quiz Me
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What year did Alaska become a state?
A) 1959 B) 1956
C) 1867
D) 1876
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Alaska was granted statehood on January 3, 1959
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Arizona
AZ Capital: Phoenix Population: approx
6.5 million The Territory of
Arizona was established in 1863
Arizona was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912
Arizona is the 48th state Quiz Me
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What is the state abbreviation for Arizona?
A) AI B) AK
C) AR D) AZ
Excellent!AZ is the state abbreviation for Arizona. AK is for Alaska and AR is for Arkansas. AI is not a postal
code.
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California
CA Capital: Sacramento Population: approx
36.7 million California Territory
established in 1846 California granted
statehood on September 9, 1850
California is the 31st state
Quiz Me
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California is the state in the Union
A) 25th
B) 48th
C) 31st
D) 32nd
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California joined the Union on September 9, 1850 as the 31st
state.
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Hawaii
HI Capital: Honolulu Population: approx
1.2 million Hawaii established as
a US territory in 1898 Hawaii was admitted
to the union on August 21, 1959
Hawaii is the 50th state Quiz Me
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When was Hawaii granted statehood?
A) August 20, 1958
B) August 22, 1958
D) August 21, 1959
C) August 19, 1959
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Hawaii was the last state to be admitted to the
Union on August 21, 1959
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Idaho
ID Capital: Boise Population: approx
1.5 million The Territory of
Idaho was established in 1863
Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890
Idaho is the 43rd state
Quiz Me
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Idaho is the state to join the union
A) 41st B) 42nd
C) 43rd D) 44th
Way to go!Idaho is the 43rd state to join the union on July 3,
1890
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Nevada
NV Capital: Carson City Population: approx
2.6 million Nevada Territory was
established in 1861 Nevada was granted
statehood on October 31, 1864
Nevada is the 36th state Quiz Me
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What is the capital of Nevada?
A) Carson City B) Reno
B) Las Vegas D) Sparks
Way to go!Although not the largest
city in Nevada, Carson City is the state capital.
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Oregon
OR Capital: Salem Population: approx
3.7 million Oregon Territory
established in 1846 Oregon granted
statehood February 14, 1859
Oregon is the 33rd state
Quiz Me
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What years was Oregon made a territory, then a state?
A) 1862, 1863 B) 1846, 1859
C) 1946, 1959 D) 1867, 1895
Good Going!Oregon was signed as a territory in 1846. It was later granted statehood on February 14, 1859.
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Utah
UT Capital: Salt Lake
City Population: approx
2.7 million Utah Territory was
established in 1850 Utah was admitted
to the Union on January 4, 1896
Utah is the 45th state
Quiz Me
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Utah is the state in the union.
A) 42nd B) 43rd
C) 44th D) 45th
Great Job!Utah is the 45th state,
admitted on January 4, 1896, following Wyoming in 1890.
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Washington
WA Capital: Olympia Population: approx
6.5 million Washington Territory
established in 1853 Washington joined
the Union on November 11, 1889
Washington is the 42nd state
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What is Washington’s Capital?
A) Olympia B) Seattle
C) Spokane D) Tacoma
Nice Work!Olympia is the capital of
Washington, with a population of approximately
45,250
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Check Your Understanding
Good job on the lesson and questions. Now complete the following assignments:
Part ONE: Play this interactive puzzle game
Part TWO: Print out and complete this take-home
Labeling Activity
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