Idaho

Idaho!!!
 | ˈīdəˌhō |

Find the following information...
State Capitol: _______________________________
Population: _________________________________
When did it become a state? ___________________

Go to this state’s website and find three more facts about the state.
http://www.visitidaho.org/

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White water rafting, hiking, amusement park roller coasters, and rodeos are just a few of the things you can experience in Idaho! States that border Idaho are: Washington and Oregon to the west; Montana and Wyoming to the east; and Nevada and Utah to the south. There are no states to the north of Idaho. If you cross that border, then you’ll go into Canada.

There are parks in every US state, but Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve might be one of the most fascinating. The park’s website says, “Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We invite you to explore this ‘weird and scenic landscape’ where yesterday’s volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow...”. If you decide to visit the park, then wear good shoes, stay on the trails, and be sure to check for park alerts on its website.

If you are in Idaho from June to September and love theater, then you should definitely check out the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. The festival takes place at an outdoor theater. Summers in Idaho are hot and dry, which is great for this type of event. Most shows start around 8 P.M. and the temperature can drop to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 C) at night. Be sure to bring a blanket in case if it gets too cold and enjoy the show!

If you want to go to Idaho in the winter, then you can do some great skiing or snowboarding. You’ll find places to ski all across Idaho. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, one of the best places to go, has a 14,256 feet (4,345 meter) run! There are a total of 92 different runs at all skill levels, so that everyone is sure to have a good time. Its summit is at 6,400 feet (1,951 meters) and it gets a total of 300 inches (762 cm) of snow each year. It generally opens in mid-November and closes in early April.

1. In Idaho during the winter you can ______ and in summer you can ______.
a) watch outdoor theater; go rafting
b) go rafting; go hiking
c) go snowboarding; watch outdoor theater

2. Schweitzer Mountain is ______ feet tall.
a) 14,256
b) 6,400
c) 4,345

3.Which state is north of Idaho?
a) Washington
b) Montana
c) None. Canada is north of Idaho.

Find a famous person from this state and answer the following questions. The number of sentences you should have for each answer is in parenthesis. Use paragraph form.

Tell us the person’s name, the city in which they were born, and when they were born. (3)
What did this famous person do? (3)
Would you like to meet this person? Why or why not? (3)
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