Wyoming fact file
Research Wyoming: where it is, what it is known for, three interesting facts, and a drawing.
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Explore Wyoming
Explore Wyoming through reading passages about Cheyenne, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Devils Tower. Choose a place or text type and discuss details from the reading.
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Reading passages across Wyoming
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Eli’s Lake DayLower Elementary · Diary Entry • FictionWyoming
Waiting for Old FaithfulLower Elementary · Short Story • FictionWyoming
A Railroad Depot on the High PlainsUpper Elementary · Explanatory Article • InformationalWyoming
Cheyenne and Wyoming’s State CapitolUpper Elementary · Explanatory Article • InformationalWyoming
Miles to Go: A Long-Haul Trucker's DiaryUpper Elementary · Diary Entry • FictionWyoming
What Makes Old Faithful Erupt?Upper Elementary · Explanatory Article • InformationalWyoming
Devils Tower: A Landmark Revealed by ErosionMiddle School · Report • InformationalWyoming
Give Yellowstone’s Wildlife RoomMiddle School · Opinion Piece • Opinion / ArgumentativeWyomingWyoming printables & worksheets
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Wyoming KWL chart
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Browse all word webCompare two things from Wyoming
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Easy word search
8×8 grid · 6 words across and down · answer key included
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10×10 grid · 8 words with diagonals · answer key included
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12×12 grid · 10 words with backwards words · answer key included
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About Wyoming
Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming.
Old Faithful is a geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
Jenny Lake is in Grand Teton National Park.
Explore Wyoming through place-connected readings
Wyoming’s reading map brings together stories and informational texts about the capital, national parks, geology, and travel. Choose a place or grade band, then use details from the reading and questions to guide a discussion.
Visit Cheyenne
Cheyenne and Wyoming’s State Capitol introduces the capital and its state government. A Railroad Depot on the High Plains explores the city’s railroad history and the changes it brought to Native homelands.
Watch Old Faithful and wildlife
In Waiting for Old Faithful, Lucy and her family wait for a geyser eruption. What Makes Old Faithful Erupt? explains the role of water, heat, and pressure. Give Yellowstone’s Wildlife Room argues for clear wildlife-safety reminders.
Explore mountains and a landmark
Eli’s Lake Day follows a family visit to Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Devils Tower: A Landmark Revealed by Erosion describes geology and the place’s continuing significance to Tribal nations. Miles to Go: A Long-Haul Trucker's Diary follows a journey that crosses Wyoming.
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Wyoming reading map FAQ
Which reading introduces Wyoming’s capital?
Cheyenne and Wyoming’s State Capitol introduces the capital and state government.
Which passages explore Old Faithful?
Waiting for Old Faithful is a family story; What Makes Old Faithful Erupt? explains how a geyser works.
Is there a reading set in Grand Teton National Park?
Eli’s Lake Day follows a visit to Jenny Lake Overlook.
Which passage explores Devils Tower?
Devils Tower: A Landmark Revealed by Erosion discusses its geology and continuing significance to Tribal nations.