New York is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, and is so much more than New York City. Students will love learning about state landmarks, mottos, fun facts, history, and so much more!
Use a spider map to create a state profile of New York state and highlight things like capitals, landmarks, and more!
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CITIES
Rochester
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
New York City
The capital of New York is Albany. Some other major cities include New York City, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo.
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STATE MOTTO and NICKNAME
The Empire State
New York's nickname is the Empire State, due to its vast amount of resources and wealth. Its state motto is Excelsior, which represents believing in a bright and better future of excellence.
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MUST SEE TOURIST SPOT
Located in Manhattan, Times Square is filled with stores, billboards, and buildings. It is the home of Broadway and many other entertainment venues. Over 300,000 people pass through Times Square on any given day!
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STATE TREE, FLOWER, and BIRD
New York's state tree is the Sugar Maple. Its state flower is the Rose, and its state bird is the Bluebird.
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DATE OF STATEHOOD
New York was the 11th state admitted into statehood on July 26, 1788.
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FAMOUS CITIZEN
Superstar singer Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, New York in 1970. She is known for her very high voice and her multiple number one hit songs.