| Host Study State - 2008 Connecticut
 State Capital-Hartford- Largest City-Bridgeport
- Major industries-agriculture, industry (especially insurance), tourism
- Presidential Birthplace—George Walker Bush was born in New Haven on July 6, 1946 (he is the 43 rd US President, serving from 2001 to the present)
- State Nickname-Constitution State
- State Song-Yankee Doodle
- State Bird-American Robin
- State Animal-Sperm Whale
- State Flower-Mountain Laurel
- State Tree-White Oak
- State Mineral-Garnet
 This large whale feeds mainly on squids (including the giant species) but may also eat a variety of fishes. In the past, the Sperm Whale was hunted extensively for a special liquid wax found in the forehead, the fine grade of oil from its blubber, and its teeth, which were a favored material for scrimshaw, the ivory objects carved by sailors and artisans. Baby Sperm Whales are born tail first. This prevents the calf from drowning during birth.
| Look For: |
A large, dark brownish-gray whale with a "hump" on its back followed by little bumps down to the broad notched tail. Big squarish snout angles forward. |
| Length: |
Body up to 69' long. |
| Habitat: |
Tropical and temperate seas in waters 600-10,000' deep. |
| Range: |
In Atlantic and Pacific oceans, from northern Canada south to northern South America . |
| Life Span: |
Sperm Whales have a life expectancy of over 70 years. |
 Some ideas for projects
- Play a recording of “Yankee Doodle Dandy” for your Juniors
- Plan a parade to celebrate our Country—have them walk through your subordinate Grange meeting.
- Have your Juniors make a hat out of newspapers. The hats could be decorated with markers, paint or crayons.
- Make a musical instrument such as a kazoo with a paper towel roll or drums from recycled materials.
Great web site about Connecticut — http://www.ct.gov/kids
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