Objective:  Students will review Maryland State Facts and gain more information about the state.  Through this activity, students will also view data, including the population and area of the state, and compare this data to U.S. and Carroll County data.

Introduction:  This activity will help you to find out some interesting facts about the state of Maryland!  Visit the links below to learn more about the state and then complete the activity.

            http://www.imagesoft.net/flags/i-flag/usa-md.html                                                                                      
                                                                               
            http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/maryland/                        

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Next, visit the links below to find statistical data about Maryland, the United States, and Carroll County.  Then, compare the data you have found in the chart below.

            Maryland/U.S. Stats - http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/24000.html

            Maryland/Carroll County Stats - http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/24/24013.html

            CIA World Fact Book - http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html