States & Capitals

Story Game Directions Game Preparation Game Pieces Play the game Objectives Credits Copyright Notice A Homemade PowerPoint Game By Coleman Benko The University of Georgia The Story of the “States and Capitals” Al wants to be President one day, but he knows how important it is to know about the United States. He does not know very much but decides to take a trip around the United States for his summer vacation. Al plans to learn as much about the states as possible so that he can campaign there years from now. He needs your help to advance in his travels by answering important information along the way. Good luck and learn as much as you can because you might become President one day!!! Home Page Game Directions The goal of the game is to win every state within the United States by naming it’s capital. The first team to win all 50 states wins the game. To begin the game each team must have their game pieces. Each set of teams must have a map and be organized to play. A coin is flipped to see who goes first and the game begins. Select a state from the main playing screen. You will be asked a question next. After you choose your answer, click on the answer. If your answer is correct, put one of your game pieces on the map of the state you won. Your turn is now over and the next team begins. If your answer is incorrect, you do not place a piece on the map. Your turn is over and the next team begins. You may pick any states in any order. You can try as many times as it takes to win the state. You do not have to try the same state again if you answer incorrectly – you may choose to come back to it later. This process continues until one team has Return won all 50 states. Game Preparation • • • Game board: Print out slides 4-6 and then tape together Game Pieces: Print out slides 8-9. Each team gets one slide. Each team should have different stars. HAVE FUN ! Home Page Game Pieces ( 50 stars – One star for each state) Return Next Game Pieces ( 50 stars – One star for each state) Home Page Credits All teachers and students at non-profit schools can use, revise, or adapt this game at will at no cost on the condition that all prior designers are cited. • Originally designed by Coleman Benko, The University of Georgia, “States and Capitals” ( June 25 2003). Home Page Educational Objectives • • Audience – 4th Grade Social Studies Students Subject Area Objectives – Identifies physical regions within the United States and describes major physical features of each region. – Identifies basic technology tools. – Gathers information through reading, listening, observing and surveying. – Identifies and describes different types of regions found within the United State Home Page Copyright • • • Copyright 2003 Coleman Benko Permission to copy this game at no cost is granted to all teachers and students of non-profit schools. Permission is also granted to all teachers and students of non-profit schools to make revisions to this game for their own purposes, on the condition that this copyright page and the credits page remain part of the game. Teachers and students who adapt the game should add their names and affiliations to the credits page without deleting any names already there. Home Page Alabama Idaho Michigan New York North Carolina Tennessee Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Mississippi North Dakota Missouri Montana Nebraska Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Connecticut Louisiana Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Maine Maryland Nevada New Hampshire Pennsylvania West Virginia Rhode Island Wisconsin New Jersey South Carolina Wyoming Massachusetts New Mexico South Dakota Coming Soon ! Home Page Game Directions Put a Star on this State! Back to States Try Again Next Turn ! Back to States What is the Capital of Alabama? A. Birmingham B. Montgomery C. Mobile D. Gulf Shores What is the Capital of Alaska? A. Tanana B. McGrath C. Fairbanks D. Juneau What is the Capital of Arizona? A. Phoenix B. Mesa C. Tucson D. Yuma What is the Capital of Arkansas? A. Fort Smith B. Memphis C. Shreveport D. Little Rock What is the Capital of California? A. San Francisco B. Sacramento C. Los Angeles D. San Diego What is the Capital of Colorado? A. Boulder B. Pueblo C. Denver D. Durango What is the Capital of Connecticut? A. Hartford B. Lexington C. Concord D. Dayton What is the Capital of Delaware? A. Annapolis B. Trenton C. Wilmington D. Dover What is the Capital of Florida? A. Jacksonville B. Orlando C. Tallahassee D. Miami What is the Capital of Georgia? A. Athens B. Atlanta C. Macon D. Albany What is the Capital of Hawaii? A. Lihue B. Hilo C. Honolulu D. Waipahu What is the Capital of Idaho? A. Idaho Falls B. Pocatello C. Boise D. Twin Falls What is the Capital of Illinois? A. Chicago B. Springfield C. Peoria D. Rockford What is the Capital of Indiana? A. Gary B. Louisville C. Evansville D. Indianapolis What is the Capital of Iowa? A. Sioux City B. Des Moines C. Cedar Rapids D. Davenport What is the Capital of Kansas? A. Topeka B. Kansas City C. Wichita D. Abilene What is the Capital of Kentucky? A. Evansville B. Lexington C. Paducah D. Frankfort What is the Capital of Louisiana? A. Shreveport B. New Orleans C. Baton Rouge D. Alexandria What is the Capital of Maine? A. Bangor B. Portland C. Concord D. Augusta What is the Capital of Maryland? A. Baltimore B. Washington DC C. Annapolis D. Dover What is the Capital of Massachusetts? A. Concord B. Boston C. Providence D. Hartford What is the Capital of Michigan? A. Grand Rapids B. Detroit C. Toledo D. Lansing What is the Capital of Minnesota? A. St. Paul B. St. Cloud C. La Crosse D. Duluth What is the Capital of Mississippi? A. Greenville B. Jackson C. Biloxi D. Meridian What is the Capital of Alabama? A. Birmingham B. 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