Facts About Florida Spider Map
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Florida State Guide
By Lauren Ayube
Florida is a southeastern state, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. There are lots of places to visit all across the state, and a rich history! Students will enjoy learning all about Florida, and why it is such a wonderful place to live and visit.
Storyboard Description
Students can use a graphic organizer to illustrate important facts about the state of Florida, like major cities, tourist spots, mottos, and more!
Storyboard Text
- FAMOUS CITIZEN
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- CITIES
- Pensacola
- St. Petersburg
- Tallahassee
- Jacksonville
- Tampa
- Orlando
- STATE MOTTO and NICKNAME
- The Sunshine State
- Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1969 and grew up in there. Smith is known as the star running back for the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for most of his career. He holds the record for the most rushing touchdowns in a career, with 164, and retired in 2004. Smith also won Dancing With The Stars in 2006.
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- The capital of Florida is Tallahassee. Some of the other large cities in Florida include Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Pensacola.
- Miami
- Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State for its abundant days of sunshine. The state motto is "In God We Trust."
- In God We Trust
- DATE OF STATEHOOD
- Florida was the 27th state admitted into the Union on March 3, 1845.
- Florida
- STATE TREE, FLOWER, and BIRD
- MUST SEE TOURIST SPOT
- Florida was the 27th state admitted into statehood on March 3, 1845. After joining the Confederacy during the Civil War, Florida was readmitted to the Union again in 1868.
- Florida's state tree is the sabal palm. Its state flower is the orange blossom, and the state bird is the mocking bird.
- Walt Disney World is the most popular tourist destination in the world! It opened its doors in 1971 and is still very popular today.
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