This ready-to-go, hands-on activity for studying the fifty states is as easy as A (Artistic) B (Beneficial) C (Captivating) Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of the fifty states with these easy-to-make, foldable projects. First, students will brainstorm an alphabetical list of things related to an assigned state, using the index, headlines, and italicized phrases from a state-related trade book. (A extensive list of alphabetical topics related to EVERY state is provided for reference.)