Geography:
What states, country, or bodies of water border it?Ohio, Kentuky, Illinois, Michigan, Lake Michigan
What is the state capital?Indianapolis
What are some major cities?EVANSVILLE,FORT WAYNE
What is the area (in square miles) of your state?36,420 SQ. miles
What is the highest point and how high is it?RANDOLF COUNTY 1,285 (FEET)
What is the lowest point and how low is it?VANDERBURGH COUNTY 313 (FEET)
History:
Tell when it became a state and what number state it is.1816,19TH
How did the state get its name?MANY INDIANSLIVED THERE LONG AGO
List some of the Native American tribes found in this state:
The Illini Indians
The Miami Indians (including the Wea)
The Shawnee Indians
Tell about a famous person from this state.Anne Baxter (1923 - 1985) Famous actress. Born in Michigan City, IN (162)
Civics:
Who is the governor? Mitch Daniels
Who is the lieutenant governor?Beccky Skillman
Who are the U.S. senators from this state?Richard Lugar and Evan Bayh
How many U.S. House of Representatives members are from this state?6
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Economics:
List mining resources found in the state:
| Crushed and broken stone |
Portland Cement |
Sand and Gravel |
Coal |
List agricultural resources found in the state:popcorn, soybeans, corn, tomatoes, peppermint,spearmint.
Climate:
What is the average high January temperature of the state capital?34°f
What is the average high July temperature of the state capital?85°
What is the average low January temperature of the state capital?17°
What is the average low July temperature of the state capital?65°
What is the average precipitation for January of the state capital?2.3 in
What is the average precipitation for July of the state capital?4.5 in
Population:
What is the population of the state (year 2000 or later)? 6,345,289
Symbols:
State bird:cardinal
State flower:peony
State tree:tulip poplar
State song:on the banks of the wabash,far away
State nickname:hoosier state
recreation- The Children's Science & Technology Museum of Terre Haute.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum - The Hall of Fame Museum on the grounds of the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a National Historic Landmark since 1987, appeals to more than just the racing enthusiast. Displayed are more than 75 racing cars, including Indianapolis winners as well as race cars from internationally renowned motorsports events world wide.
Eiteljorg Museum - The Eiteljorg Museum is unique, one of two museums east of the Mississippi with both Native American and Western art. Located in downtown Indianapolis, the museum is within walking distance of the RCA Dome, Circle Centre mall and major downtown hotels. |
Indianapolis Art Center - The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center shall be to engage, enlighten and enhance our communities through art education, participation and observation. The Indianapolis Art Center offers a variety of programs and services focusing primarily on Education, Exhibitions, Outreach, Community Resource and Inter-Arts. President Benjamin Harrison Home - The President Benjamin Harrison Home is the former residence of President Benjamin Harrison that is now a museum dedicated to his life. Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893. |
Other:
What other interesting things did you learn about this state?:IT IS the home of the indianapolis 500.
Bibliography (Where did you find your information?):.INDIANA FACTS AND SYMBOLS by BILL McAULIFFE.
"MSHA Kids Page: Mining resources by state: CYBER PROSPECTIN'." MSHA - U.S. Department of Labor. 19 Mar. 2009 <http://www.msha.gov/KIDS/MINING.HTM>.
"Maps of Native American Tribes in the United States." Native American Language Net: Preserving and promoting indigenous American Indian languages. 19 Mar. 2009 <http://www.native-languages.org/states.htm>.
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