South Dakota. Post for. Blogging Across The USA February 25, 2013 free game. with color and black and white printing options 39 pages, PDF printable

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2 Free Clip Art Store Clip Art by Phillip Martin Digiscrapkits Graphics Factory Credits Creative Clips made the game boards Great Graphics Digimyworld.com Teacher s Clip Art Scrappin Doodles Scrapping Doodles Licenses #50089, #54476, #60204, #52613, #63188, #63188_C, #63543C 2012 Wise Owl Factory LLC, Carolyn Wilhelm KinderAlphabet By Lidia Barbosa

3 Table of Contents Page 4 Game Directions Page 5 State game player cards to draw to determine where to start Page 6 States game board option, in color Page 7 Travel player cards to draw and determine where to start Page 8 Travel game board option, in color Page 9 Travel game board option, black and white option Page 10 Game moving pieces in color and black and white Page 11 Travel game moving pieces in black and white for classroom use Pages Game cards in black and white (print in grayscale) Pages Game cards in color

4 Directions Print selected game board, 4 player cards, and game moving pieces. Players need one penny per game. This game may be played by 2, 3, or 4 players. Be sure to use the same number of state draw cards as number of players. Players take turns in alphabetical order for the states version, and rainbow color order for the travel version (red, orange, green, or blue car). PLAY DIRECTIONS *Decide if game will end when one person wins or when all players get to Mount Rushmore. *Players draw state or travel cards to determine which state he or she will start from. *Students begin in one corner of the game board: Washington, California, Florida, Maine, or car color. *Play goes around the edge of the board to the right until player returns to his or her beginning state. *Players will follow directions on game board and cards drawn. *After player returns to beginning state, player advances towards Mount Rushmore. *Players flip a penny at each turn. Heads, advance one; tails, advance two and collect one card. OR -use one die, even numbers can draw one card (faster game). AND -> Follow the directions on game board or cards. *Game may be played in either direction, clockwise or counter-clockwise.

5 Game State s Print Cut apart Place in jar or hat 2, 3 or 4 players draw a card Players begin on the game board at the state card pulled

6 SD Trade up to 3 cards SD Rush to Rushmore Trade up to 3 cards SD SD Trade up to 3 cards

7 Travel s to Draw for where to start on game-board (players draw one each). Print Cut apart Place in jar or hat 2, 3 or 4 players draw a card, players color own car for black and white version of the game Players begin at the travel card pulled spot on board red blue green orange

8 SD Trade up to 3 cards SD Rush to Rushmore Trade up to 3 cards SD SD Trade up to 3 cards

9 green SD Trade up to 3 cards Rush to Rushmore SD blue Trade up to 3 cards SD red Trade up to 3 cards SD orange

10 red Game moving pieces, players use the same moving piece as beginning state name card drawn, or color of car drawn. See next page for black and white only. blue green Washington California maine Florida orange Washington Maine California Florida

11 Black and white printing option of making enough copies for a classroom of students to play the game at the same time. red red red red red blue blue blue blue blue green green green green green orange orange orange orange orange red red red red red blue blue blue blue blue green green green green green orange orange orange orange orange

12 Game s Options: Players try to collect as many pairs as possible. At the end of the game flip a coin: Heads, the player with the fewest pairs of cards wins. Tails, the player with the most pairs of cards wins. Print cards in grayscale for the black and white option. The question cards all have a blank state outline map of South Dakota on them. Match pairs of cards with the numbers. 1 1 What is the origin of the name South Dakota? The name of South Dakota comes from the Sioux Nation. Dakota means friend.

13 2 2 Describe the seal of the state of South Dakota. The Seal has a navy blue edge with gold words. The picture in the middle shows both sides of the Missouri River. It shows farming and manufacturing are both important in South Dakota. 3 3 Describe the flag of the state of South Dakota. The flag of the state of South Dakota is blue with gold lettering. The state seal is in the center. The state s name and motto form a circle around the seal.

14 4 4 Pierre What is the capital city of South Dakota? The capital of South Dakota is Pierre. 5 5 sd What is South Dakota s abbreviation? The abbreviation for the state of South Dakota is SD.

15 6 6 Sioux Falls Where does Sioux Falls get its name? Sioux Falls is named for falls of the Big Sioux River near the city th largest How does the size of South Dakota compare to other states? South Dakota is the 17th largest state in the USA.

16 8 8 Sioux Falls What is South Dakota s largest city? The largest city in South Dakota is Sioux Falls When did South Dakota become a state? South Dakota became the 40th state in 1889.

10 10 46th How does South Dakota rank among the states as to

11 11 What are the major rivers in South Dakota?

17 th How does South Dakota rank among the states as to population? South Dakota ranks 46th in population size in the USA What are the major rivers in South Dakota? The major rivers include the Cheyenne River, the James River, the Missouri River, and the White River.

18 12 12 Name the famous author of the Little House book series who lived in De Smet, South Dakota. Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote five books about her childhood in De Smet, South Dakota What is the most valuable nature resource of South Dakota? Gold is South Dakota s most valuable nature resource. It has one of the largest gold mines in the world.

region. 15 15 What goods are manufactured in South Dakota?

19 14 14 In what region of the United States is South Dakota located? South Dakota is in the Midwestern United States, in the Great Plains region What goods are manufactured in South Dakota? Electrical equipment, computers, and machinery are goods produced in South Dakota.

20 16 16 What crops are grown in South Dakota? Corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat are grown in South Dakota What animals are raised in South Dakota? Cattle, chickens, hogs, sheep, and buffalo are raised in South Dakota.

21 18 18 What is the official state nickname of South Dakota? South Dakota s nickname is the Mount Rushmore State What are some unofficial state nicknames for South Dakota? South Dakota is unofficially called the Coyote State, and the Land of Infinite Variety. It was officially called the Sunshine State until 1992.

20 20 Which U.S. Presidents are carved on Mount Rushmore? The faces of U.S. Presidents carved on Mount Rushmore include Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.

22 20 20 Which U.S. Presidents are carved on Mount Rushmore? The faces of U.S. Presidents carved on Mount Rushmore include Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln What are the state flower, tree, and animal? The state flower is the Pasque or windflower, the state tree is the Black Hills Spruce, and the state animal is the coyote.

23 22 22 What is the state fish of South Dakota? The walleye is South Dakota s state fish What is the state fossil of South Dakota? When was it adopted? Fifth grade students first suggested Triceratops as the state fossil. State officials adopted it in 1988.

24 24 24 What are the Badlands? The Badlands National Park has steep canyons, colorful rocks, sharp spires, and grassy prairies What is the Crazy Horse Memorial? The Crazy Horse Memorial is being carved in Thunderhead Mountain in the Black Hills. When finished, it will be the largest statue in the world.

25 26 26 Why are pheasants in South Dakota called Chinese-ring necked pheasants? The pheasants in South Dakota were imported from China.

Game s Players try to collect as many pairs as possible.

Print cards in grayscale for a black and white option.

26 Game s Players try to collect as many pairs as possible. At the end of the game flip a coin: Heads, the player with the fewest pairs of cards wins. Tails, the player with the most pairs of cards wins. Print cards in grayscale for a black and white option. The question cards all have a blank state outline map of South Dakota on them. 1 1 What is the origin of the name South Dakota? The name of South Dakota comes from the Sioux Nation. Dakota means friend.

2 2 Describe the seal of the state of South Dakota.

The picture in the middle shows both sides of the Missouri River.

3 3 Describe the flag of the state of South Dakota.

27 2 2 Describe the seal of the state of South Dakota. The Seal has a navy blue edge with gold words. The picture in the middle shows both sides of the Missouri River. It shows farming and manufacturing are both important in South Dakota. 3 3 Describe the flag of the state of South Dakota. The flag of the state of South Dakota is blue with gold lettering. The state seal is in the center. The state s name and motto form a circle around the seal.

28 4 4 Pierre What is the capital city of South Dakota? The capital of South Dakota is Pierre. 5 5 sd What is South Dakota s abbreviation? The abbreviation for the state of South Dakota is SD.

city. 7 7 17th largest state How does the size of South Dakota

29 6 6 Sioux Falls Where does Sioux Falls get its name? Sioux Falls is named for falls of the Big Sioux River near the city th largest state How does the size of South Dakota compare to other states? South Dakota is the 17th largest state in the USA.

30 8 8 Sioux Falls What is South Dakota s largest city? The largest city in South Dakota is Sioux Falls When did South Dakota become a state? South Dakota became the 40th state in 1889.

10 10 46th How does South Dakota rank among the states as to population? South Dakota ranks 46th in population size in the USA.

31 th How does South Dakota rank among the states as to population? South Dakota ranks 46th in population size in the USA What are the major rivers in South Dakota? The major rivers include the Cheyenne River, the James River, the Missouri River, and the White River.

32 12 12 Name the famous author of the Little House book series who lived in De Smet, South Dakota. Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote five books about her childhood in De Smet, South Dakota What is the most valuable nature resource of South Dakota? Gold is South Dakota s most valuable nature resource. It has one of the largest gold mines in the world.

14 14 In what region of the United States is

15 15 What goods are manufactured in South

33 14 14 In what region of the United States is South Dakota located? South Dakota is in the Midwestern United States, in the Great Plains region What goods are manufactured in South Dakota? Electrical equipment, computers, and machinery are goods produced in South Dakota.

34 16 16 What crops are grown in South Dakota? Corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat are grown in South Dakota What animals are raised in South Dakota? Cattle, chickens, hogs, sheep, and buffalo are raised in South Dakota.

35 18 18 What is the official state nickname of South Dakota? South Dakota s nickname is the Mount Rushmore State What are some unofficial state nicknames for South Dakota? South Dakota is unofficially called the Coyote State, and the Land of Infinite Variety. It was officially called the Sunshine State from 1909 through 1992.

include Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt,

21 21 What are the state flower, tree, and

36 20 20 Which U.S. Presidents are carved on Mount Rushmore? The faces of U.S. Presidents carved on Mount Rushmore include Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln What are the state flower, tree, and insect? The state flower is the Pasque or windflower, the state tree is the Black Hills Spruce, and the state insect is the Honeybee.

37 22 22 What is the state fish of South Dakota? The walleye is South Dakota s state fish What is the state fossil of South Dakota? When was it adopted? Fifth grade students first suggested Triceratops as the state fossil. State officials adopted it in 1988.

38 24 24 What are the Badlands? The Badlands National Park has steep canyons, colorful rocks, sharp spires, and grassy prairies What is the Crazy Horse Memorial? The Crazy Horse Memorial is being carved in Thunderhead Mountain in the Black Hills. When finished, it will be the largest statue in the world.

39 26 26 Why are pheasants in South Dakota called Chinese ringnecked pheasants? The pheasants in South Dakota were imported from China.

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