Name the State
What state in the Midwest do we live in?
Illinois
Farm animals, such as cows, pigs, and chickens, that are raised for food or other products.
Livestock
What type of land covers much of the Midwest: flat land or mountains?
Flat Land
I'm home to Chicago, a city so grand,
With the Windy City and lots of farmland.
Abraham Lincoln once called me home,
What Midwest state am I known as?
Illinois
This state is home to the Soo Locks, which help ships travel between Lake Superior and Lake Huron.
Michigan
Soil that contains nutrients that help plants grow healthy and strong.
Fertile Soil
What is a large area of flat land covered mostly in grass called?
Prairie
Four presidents' faces are carved into stone,
Mount Rushmore is the landmark I'm known for.
The Black Hills are a beautiful sight,
What Midwest state am I? Get it right!
South Dakota
This state is home to Mount Rushmore, a famous monument featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.
South Dakota
Raising animals, especially cows, to produce milk and other dairy products.
Dairy Farming
What are the five large lakes found along parts of the Midwest called?
The Great Lakes
Riddle:
I'm shaped like a mitten, or so people say,
The Great Lakes surround me in a special way.
Detroit makes cars, and the Soo Locks help ships,
What Midwest state am I? Take your pick!
Mighigan
This state is home to the Gateway Arch, a giant silver arch that stands 630 feet tall!
Missouri
Businesses involved in farming and producing, processing, or selling agricultural products.
Agribuisness
Which Midwest state has some of the best farmland in the country because of its rich soil and flat land?
Iowa
I'm home to a mall that's famous and grand,
With hundreds of stores and fun throughout the land!
The Mall of America is my claim to fame,
Can you guess my Midwest state by name?
Minnesota
This state is home to the Crazy Horse Memorial, a giant mountain carving honoring a famous Lakota leader.
South Dakota
In the 1800s, about how many out of every 100 Americans lived on a farm?
90 out of 100 people (90%)
This famous Midwest city is home to Wrigley Field, where the Chicago Cubs play baseball, and O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the country.
Chicago, Illinois
Cowboys once rode across my land,
Herding cattle with a rope in hand.
The Wild West is part of my history,
What Midwest state could I be?
Kansas