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Researched by Felicity B. |
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Dedication
I would like to dedicate my project to my Mom and Dad, because they helped out a lot.
Why I Chose This Topic
There are several reasons I decided to take this opportunity to study
all about Rhode Island. I chose Rhode Island because I always
thought it was an island and people said it was interesting.
Another reason I chose Rhode Island is because I to wanted find out for
myself what its like.
Research Summary
Introduction
Pack your bags and get ready to leave because we are taking a trip to
Rhode Island. . You can surf the seas and learn about it just by
walking through town. Did you know Rhode Island is the smallest
state? It only covers 1,231 square miles! You can also go and eat
all your favorite seafood because well, they live right next to the
ocean. Obviovsly its a popular place it has grown from
987,429. Now the population is just over a million.
State symbols
There are many state symbols of Rhode Island. The state colors are
blue, gold, and white, which appear on the state flag. Another
state symbol is the Rhode Island Red hen. This state bird was adopted
in 1954. Red hens are prized for their ability to lay eggs. They
can lie up to 200-300 eggs a year!! Red hens were developed by
mating two different kinds of chickens in the mid 1800`s. They
became very popular for their handiness to lay eggs. Today they
are very rare; scientists believe there are only 2,500 left in North
America and 5, 000 left in the world!
The state motto is Hope and the state shell is the Quahog. .
Rhode Islands nickname is “The Ocean State” but has traditionally been
called “Little Rhodey.”
Wild life
Some of the wildlife you will see are animals you thought you might not
see by a lot of water and some may be those you thought you wouldn’t
see anywhere else. Some of the birds you may see are osprey,
phesents, owls, and many more of course. You may even see deer,
foxes, rabbits, and more. Don’t you think the Rhode Island
animals are amazing? I mean how they can live by all that water.
Climate
Summer temperatures in Rhode Island are usually in the high 70`s.
Winter average temperatures usually falls into the low 20`s. The
highest it has ever been in Rhode Island is 104 Fahrenheit in the year
of 1975 in the city of Providence. The coldest it has ever been is -23
Fahrenheit in Kingston in 1942.
Famous people
Mr. Roger Williams was the founder of Rhode Island and named the state
capital Providence. Providence was one of Rhode Island‘s first
permanent European settlement. Gilbert Stuart was born in rhode
island. He painted a famous picture of George Washington. The
painting appears on the dollar bill. You can find his birthplace
in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. Do you like baseball? Well
if you do, you will love this. Before Babe Ruth played for
the Yankees, he played for the Providence Grays in 1914!
Conclusion
Can you believe that Rhode Island really isn’t an island? Rhode
is a very old state with strong government. If I went to Rhode
Island I would go to Providence because it is the biggest city and it’s
the state capital. What town or city would you go to?
How I Evaluate My Entire Project
(1) How thorough and complete was my project?
My project was very thorough and I covered all the points I wanted.
(2) What would I do differently if starting over again?
If I started over I would study more of the government.
(3) What major strengths does my project have?
My project gives apeel to rhode island through detailed desriptions.
4) What weaknesses or problems does my project have?
I feel my project is the best of my ability.
(5) What did I learn to do better during this project?
I learnd to pay more attention to my work more.
(6) In what ways did I enjoy my study and work?
I enjoyed everything about my study, but my favorite thing was wildlife.
Who Helped Me With My Project
I would like to thank the following people my mom dad grammie and
papa.
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