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 with Storyboard That!
Students can illustrate important facts about Vermont in a state profile, like major cities, motto, famous citizens, and more.
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CITIES
Colchester
Burlington
Essex
South Burlington
Montpelier
Rutland
The capital of Vermont is Montpelier. Some other major cities include Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Colchester, and Rutland.
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STATE MOTTO and NICKNAME
The Green Mountain State Freedom and Unity
Vermont's nickname is the Green Mountain State. Its state motto is, Freedom and Unity .
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MUST SEE TOURIST SPOT
The first Ben and Jerry's ice cream factory was built in Waterbury, VT in 1985. Its tours, tasting areas, and famous retired flavors graveyard make it a popular tourist destination. The factory still produces over 350,000 pints of ice cream a day!
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STATE TREE, FLOWER, and BIRD
Vermont's state tree is the Sugar Maple (of course). Its state flower is the Red Clover, and its state bird is the Hermit Thrush.
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DATE OF STATEHOOD
Vermont was the 14th state to be admitted into statehood on March 4, 1791.
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FAMOUS CITIZEN
John Deere, the blacksmith who founded Deere and Company, was born in Rutland, VT in 1804. In 1837, Deere developed and manufactured the first commercial cast-steel plow, revolutionizing the farming industry.