Discover Arizona: Fun Facts for Kids!

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Build a presentation about a presentation I have to give to some 12 year olds in school about the state of Arizona.

Engaging kids' guide to Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. Covers geography, deserts & climate, history timeline, Phoenix capital, Grand Canyon & wildlife, pro sports teams, and cool trivia! šŸŒµšŸœļø

February 26, 202619 slides
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Slide 1 - Discover Arizona

The Grand Canyon State Fun Facts for Kids!

Learn about the amazing land of deserts, canyons, and sunshine

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Slide 1 - Discover Arizona
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Slide 2 - What We'll Cover

  • Geography and Climate
  • History of Arizona
  • Phoenix: The Capital City
  • Amazing Nature and Wildlife
  • Sports in Arizona
  • Fun Facts

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Slide 2 - What We'll Cover
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Slide 3 - Geography and Climate

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Geography and Climate

Discover deserts, canyons, and diverse landscapes!

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Slide 3 - Geography and Climate
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Slide 4 - Arizona Basics

  • 6th largest U.S. state by area
  • Southwest, landlocked
  • Borders California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Mexico
  • Capital and biggest city: Phoenix (1.6 million people)
  • Desert south, pine forests and mountains north

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 4 - Arizona Basics
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Slide 5 - Sonoran Desert

  • Largest hot desert in North America
  • Two rainy seasons - winter and summer
  • Iconic saguaro cactus grows here
  • Home to Sonoran Desert tortoise

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Photo by Sunyong Park on Unsplash

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 5 - Sonoran Desert
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Slide 6 - Arizona Stats

  • 6th: Largest State by Area
  • 7.3M: Population
  • 1.6M: Phoenix Population
  • 1912: Statehood Year

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 6 - Arizona Stats
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Slide 7 - History

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History

How Arizona became a state!

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Slide 7 - History
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Slide 8 - Arizona History Timeline

1821: Part of Mexico After independence from Spain 1848: Mexican-American War Most land ceded to USA 1853: Gadsden Purchase Southern Arizona bought from Mexico 1912: Statehood 48th state on February 14

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 8 - Arizona History Timeline
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Slide 9 - Phoenix

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Phoenix: The Capital

Sunshine, growth, and fun!

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Slide 9 - Phoenix
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Slide 10 - About Phoenix

  • Capital and #1 city - 1.6 million people
  • Metro area: over 5 million
  • Settled in 1867 near rivers for farming
  • Known for hot summers and sunny weather
  • Home to universities and big companies

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 10 - About Phoenix
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Slide 11 - Phoenix Skyline

  • 5th largest city in USA
  • Hottest major US city
  • Grows fast - lots of new people!

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Photo by Nils Huenerfuerst on Unsplash

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 11 - Phoenix Skyline
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Slide 12 - Nature & Wildlife

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Amazing Nature and Wildlife

Canyons, forests, and cool animals!

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Photo by Omer Nezih Gerek on Unsplash

Slide 12 - Nature & Wildlife
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Slide 13 - Grand Canyon

  • World-famous wonder
  • Over 1 mile deep
  • Huge national park
  • Northern AZ has snowy mountains and ski areas

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Photo by Jorge Vidales on Unsplash

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 13 - Grand Canyon
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Slide 14 - Arizona Nature Highlights

šŸœļø Saguaro Cactus Icon of the desert, arms like hugs, birds nest inside

šŸ¦‹ Grand Canyon Massive colorful canyon, raft the river!

🌲 Pine Forests North AZ - hike, ski in winter

🐢 Desert Tortoise Lives 50+ years, digs burrows

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 14 - Arizona Nature Highlights
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Slide 15 - Sports in Arizona

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Sports Teams

Football, hockey, and more excitement!

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Photo by Fred Rivett on Unsplash

Slide 15 - Sports in Arizona
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Slide 16 - Pro Sports Teams

  • Arizona Cardinals - NFL Football
  • Oldest NFL team (since 1898)
  • Play at State Farm Stadium in Glendale
  • Reached Super Bowl in 2009
  • Arizona Coyotes - NHL Hockey (recently moved to Utah)

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 16 - Pro Sports Teams
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Slide 17 - Fun Facts

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Fun Facts

Cool trivia about Arizona!

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Slide 17 - Fun Facts
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Slide 18 - Cool Arizona Numbers

  • 27: Native American Tribes
  • 300K+: Navajo Citizens
  • 1/4: Land is Reservations
  • 48th: State to Join USA

Source: Wikipedia

Slide 18 - Cool Arizona Numbers
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Slide 19 - That's Arizona!

Deserts, Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Sports & More! Thanks for watching - Questions?

The Grand Canyon State Rocks! šŸŒµšŸœļø

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Photo by Omer Nezih Gerek on Unsplash

Slide 19 - That's Arizona!

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