One of the northernmost states in the United States is Vermont. It is known for its beautiful landscape and thousands of acres of mountain terrain. Students will enjoy learning about Vermont! A state research project is the perfect summative activity for any U.S. Region, Geography class, or general research unit of study. Research is an important skill for children to learn at a young age; it exposes students to expository text, gives them practice determining important information, and enhances note taking and presentation skills.




Date of Statehood: March 4, 1791 (14th state)
State Motto: Freedom and Unity
State Nickname: Green Mountain State
State Bird: Hermit Thrush
State Tree: Sugar Maple
State Flower: Red Clover
Tourist Attractions: Ben and JerryтАЩs Ice Cream Factory, Lake Champlain, Smugglers Notch State Park, Killington Ski Resort, Church Street Marketplace, Rock of Ages Quarry, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Green Mountain National Forest.
Famous Citizens of Vermont: Ethan Allen, Calvin Coolidge, Admiral George Dewey, Norman Rockwell, Hannah Teter, and John Deere.
Capital City: Montpelier
Major Cities: Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Colchester, and Rutland
It is believed that people have been inhabiting what is now Vermont for over 10,000 years. Native American tribes such as the Mohican, the Pocomtuc, and the Abenaki have lived there, and Vermont still has members of the Abenaki living there today. French explorer Samuel de Champlain arrived on the land in 1609 and claimed it for France. Many years later in 1724, the British claimed the area after building the first permanent European settlement. Thirty years later in 1754, war broke out between Britain and France and went on for nine years before Britain won. In 1777, one year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Vermont declared its own independence and remained separate from the United States for 14 years! It even had its own currency, postal service, constitution, and president until it became the 14th state admitted into statehood in 1791.
Students will create a historical timeline, a postcard, a spider map, and a fun facts storyboard showing what they have learned about Vermont. Creating these visuals gives the students the opportunity to show their creativity and their unique view of the state that they have researched. In addition, the combined use of words and illustrations allows students with different learning styles to show what they know in an exciting and eye-catching way.
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Vermont is the 14th state, known as the Green Mountain State. Its capital is Montpelier, and major cities include Burlington and Rutland. The state bird is the Hermit Thrush, and the flower is Red Clover. Notable attractions are Ben & JerryтАЩs Ice Cream Factory and Lake Champlain.
Vermont stands out for its scenic mountain landscapes, early independence, and its nickname Green Mountain State. It's famous for maple syrup, a strong sense of community, and unique history, including having its own currency before statehood.
Students can make a timeline of VermontтАЩs history, design a postcard, build a spider map of key facts, and create a storyboard with fun facts. Mixing visuals with writing helps different learning styles shine.
Ethan Allen (Revolutionary leader), Calvin Coolidge (US President), Norman Rockwell (artist), and John Deere (inventor) are notable figures from Vermont to highlight in classroom lessons.
Popular Vermont attractions include Ben & JerryтАЩs Ice Cream Factory, Lake Champlain, Smugglers Notch State Park, Killington Ski Resort, and Green Mountain National Forest.