Unit Study Supplement: Mississippi, U.S. 20th State
Did you know that the Mississippi Delta is the birthplace of blues music, Elvis Presley, and Mississippi Mud Pie? Did you know that some of the sports greatest athletes got their starts in Mississippi colleges, including Eli Manning, Brett Favre, Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, and Steve McNair? “Mississippi” comes from a Native American word for […]
Unit Study Supplement: Nebraska, U.S. 37th State
How did Nebraska get its name? Nebraska got its name from the Oto Native American word “Nebrathka” meaning “flat water” (referring to the Platte River). How did Nebraska get its nickname? Nebraska got its nickname “the Cornhusker State” from the University of Nebraska’s football team, but it also reflects the fact that Nebraska is the […]
Unit Study Supplement: Minnesota, U.S. 32nd State
How did Minnesota get its name? What does the name Minnesota mean? Minnesota is named after the Minnesota River and comes from the Dakota word “mnishota,” which means “sky-tinted” or “cloudy/milky water.” Its official nickname, the North Star State, comes from its motto “Star of the North” which is featured on its flag and state […]
Unit Study Supplement: Wyoming Facts, U.S. 44th State
Which states does Wyoming border? When did Wyoming became a territory and then a state? What’s Wyoming’s nickname? Learn the answers to these and many other questions in our unit study supplement about Wyoming! The origin of the state’s name is unknown, though some believe “Wyoming” might have come from Native American words describing the […]
Unit Study Supplement: Maine, U.S. 23rd State
Why is Maine called Maine? How and when did Maine become part of the United States? These and other questions are answered in our unit study supplement about Maine. Make sure to check out our series of unit study supplements on all 50 states! Maine is the northernmost state of the United States. The origin […]
Unit Study Supplement: Idaho, U.S. 43rd State
What is Idaho’s state animal? Idaho’s official state animal is the Appaloosa horse. How did Idaho get its name? The origin of the name “Idaho” is actually unknown, but some people believe that the name came from a Native American word meaning “gem of the mountains.” This may be where the state’s nickname, “The Gem […]
