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Vermont State House Coloring Page
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Color Vermont’s golden-domed State House and explore how state government works. This printable activity pairs coloring with an informative reading passage.
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Vermont’s Golden State House
A golden dome rises above the trees in Montpelier, Vermont. Below it stands a light-colored stone building with tall columns across its front. This is the Vermont State House, where people meet to make decisions about the state.
The State House is the home of Vermont’s legislature, the group that makes state laws. It has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members meet in separate chambers to discuss and vote on proposed laws. The governor also has an office in the building.
The building has a long history. An earlier State House on the site was badly damaged by fire in 1857. Workers saved part of its stone front, including the columns, and built the present State House around it. The building reopened in 1859.
Its dome is covered with thin sheets of gold called gold leaf. A statue of Ceres, a figure associated with agriculture, stands at the top. The shining dome and the pale granite walls make the State House easy to recognize. Trees frame the building, and a lawn stretches out in front.
Inside, visitors can see historic rooms as well as spaces still used for government. The State House is both a reminder of Vermont’s past and a place where decisions continue to shape its future.
Glossary
- proposed: Suggested for others to consider
- dome: A rounded roof or structure shaped like part of a ball
- statue: A figure made from materials such as stone or metal
- granite: A hard type of stone
- historic: Important or connected to the past
Comprehension questions
What is the main idea of the passage, and which two details support it?
How do the House of Representatives and the Senate work in similar ways?
What does the reuse of the stone front show about the present State House?
How did the fire in 1857 affect the State House?
Why is the State House described as a reminder of the past and a place that shapes the future?
Which details explain why the State House is easy to recognize?
What does the word “chambers” mean as it is used in the passage?
How does the author organize information after introducing the State House’s appearance and location?
Why might both lawmakers and visitors spend time inside the State House?
Summarize how the State House changed between 1857 and 1859.
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One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.
vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Explore Vermont’s State House
Looking for free coloring pages about American landmarks? Download this printable coloring page to bring Vermont’s State House to life, from its columned facade to its famous dome.
The coloring page comes with the reading passage “Vermont’s Golden State House,” plus comprehension questions and a glossary. Upper elementary students can learn about the building’s history and the role of Vermont’s legislature.
Use this printable coloring page in the classroom during a state government lesson or at home for a creative reading activity.