State Facts
Rhode Island was the 13th state to join the union. It became a state on May 29, 1790.
Capital - Providence
Abbreviation - RI
Nickname - The Ocean State, Little Rhody
Motto - "Hope"
Song - Rhode Island, It's for Me
Bird - Rhode Island Red
Flower - Violets
Insect -
Area - approximately 1,545 square miles
Websites for studying about Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Symbols Games
Worksheets and puzzles for kids to learn more about Rhode Island
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Rhode Island
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of Rhode Island resources.
Explore the States - Rhode Island
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
Facts & Trivia about Rhode Island
RoadsideAmerica.com - Rhode Island
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Rhode Island
Awesome America - Rhode Island
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com
Rhode Island State Quarters Coloring Pages
In 1999, the United States Mint began striking a new quarter about every ten weeks to honor one of the 50 states—that is, five new quarters every year—until the program ended. The quarters were struck in the same order as the states' birthdays.
Rhode Island Virtual Field Trips
More Rhode Island field trips ...
Thanks to graphicmaps.com for the state graphics
