Easily Memorize the 50 states

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • I watched a video that showed how to memorize the 50 states by Ms. Alexander. I have used her video every year to teach my students the states easily. The other words on this map are Landmarks I think are important for students to learn and write into the map. I also require the state capitals to be written in. I allow the states to be done as initials. The Capitals to be abbreviated. And the landmarks to be drawn in.
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Komentáře • 805

  • @slobe3820
    @slobe3820 Před 7 lety +761

    Thanks I learned the 50 states in 20 minutes. I have a test on it in two days. You are a lifesaver! I'm in 8th grade btw.

  • @izmeghostly2036
    @izmeghostly2036 Před 6 lety +711

    I have a test in a few hours

  • @trialexol
    @trialexol Před 6 lety +158

    2:10 Introducing Wii's new game: Wii Mop!

  • @timblack6914
    @timblack6914 Před 5 lety +240

    Teacher: We’re taking a quiz, what are you whispering about?
    Me: CANT...NUCK...MIMAL... MAG...WO...

  • @sevara4953
    @sevara4953 Před 7 lety +168

    Oh my god thank you so much , I downloaded this video and rewatched 4 times and aced the test with 100% 😊😊

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 7 lety +12

      It's all you! You know, I just put it out there, you did the work, GJ!

    • @phrixyys
      @phrixyys Před 6 lety

      Sephora Kyutie how did you download it ??

    • @veronica0902
      @veronica0902 Před 6 lety

      CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    • @leonm.goldsteinhighschoolf8254
      @leonm.goldsteinhighschoolf8254 Před 5 lety +3

      Hah I watched it 20 times. FIGHT ME.
      Jk but I did watch it 20 times.

    • @arielvega4277
      @arielvega4277 Před 5 lety +1

      erictheelephant ik i am late... but i need the states AND capitals.. oof

  • @sarahkerr7540
    @sarahkerr7540 Před 5 lety +21

    Spent 20 minutes using this vid to memorize this and I got a hundred on my map test. Thx dude.

  • @noahdecarmo8668
    @noahdecarmo8668 Před 7 lety +113

    Or for Montana you can say the outline looks like a Man's face

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 7 lety +6

      Noah DeCarmo "Man-tana"... I like that! Thanks for the great tip Noah!

    • @anna-mm8dj
      @anna-mm8dj Před 6 lety +2

      I say it looks like Hannah Montana lol that’s how I remembered

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety +2

      AnnaTheRavenclaw same!

    • @Mar2x_.
      @Mar2x_. Před 5 lety +2

      Noah De Carmo and for Minnesota it looks like a crushed soda can

    • @cyrvvid
      @cyrvvid Před 5 lety +1

      Mimal’s the man, the whole man

  • @alexalikudy
    @alexalikudy Před 6 lety +78

    I got a test tomorrow over this and this helped a lot!

  • @izzyz3400
    @izzyz3400 Před 6 lety +96

    I did not study at all but hopefully I can memorize all of these...
    Hopefully I pass my first test in Social Studies!

  • @worldofjapan8413
    @worldofjapan8413 Před 5 lety +7

    Hi, Im from Germany and I Had Problems to learn all these states. I'm very Happy that I Had found this vid. Now its easier to notice all Them. Thx.
    And sorry for my bad english I'm in the 8 Grade...

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety +4

      Micro Tv cool that I was able to help you! Danke Schon for the comment. Ich, bin, du, bist, er, sie, est, ist... That's what I remember from German class in high school. Hey I tried. Thank again! Auf wiedersehen!

    • @oliviah7812
      @oliviah7812 Před 4 lety

      Dude, you are from Germany. You're English is great!

  • @vittoriadorso9515
    @vittoriadorso9515 Před 2 lety +19

    Thanks so much!! I'm not from the U.S. so at the beginning this was extremely hard for me but your video helped a lot! I have an AP Human Geography test in 3 days and this helped a lot!!! (11th grade)

    • @Max_.liftss
      @Max_.liftss Před 2 lety +1

      me to, how do i learn it do i just keep doing it?

    • @thepic1_playz385
      @thepic1_playz385 Před rokem

      I’m taking the test tomorrow for ap hug😋

  • @froot9664
    @froot9664 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you so much! I have a test tommorow and my teacher gave us two days to study! You helped me memorize the map and now I have to memorize the capitals.

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety +3

      Epic Doggy two days?! Wow... lightning round. Hope you did well! Did you watch my MemoriZe the 50 state capitals video? Thanks for commenting!

  • @jamesnorton9584
    @jamesnorton9584 Před 5 lety +4

    God bless you you have no idea how much this helps I have finals in like a couple of hours now, it’s god knows what time in the morning and I forgot to learn them and you just helped me do that in 5 minutes and 6 seconds, thank you sincerely!!!!

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety

      Lil_Fella glad to be of service! I hope you did well on test day!

  • @user-xh2xh6fe7w
    @user-xh2xh6fe7w Před rokem

    Studying out of US, and want to say THANK YOU for not erasing your video. THIS IS A LIFESAVER!!!!!!!!!!!! (have a US history test tomorrow)

  • @CryoAE86
    @CryoAE86 Před 2 lety +5

    I had 12 hours to memorize all 50 states for a test because I missed a few days of school, and because of this video I passed my test

  • @notyourdaughter
    @notyourdaughter Před 6 lety +21

    I had a test tomorrow and I had a whole month to study and I forgot! After watching this over and over, I think ill do good on the test!!! Tysm!!!!!!

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety +3

      Emma Healy good lucks and go get ‘em!

    • @matrixdr3amer859
      @matrixdr3amer859 Před 3 lety +1

      I know this was over 2 years ago, but you left us with a burning question..
      Did you pass? 😁

    • @thoushaltnotlie
      @thoushaltnotlie Před 2 lety

      A MONTH i-

    • @TenacityYT
      @TenacityYT Před 10 měsíci

      @@matrixdr3amer859now 5 years ago 2:24

  • @haydenparker132
    @haydenparker132 Před 3 lety +9

    When this video still helps 4 years later that’s how you know it’s a good video

  • @BlynqIsBetterThanJazzy
    @BlynqIsBetterThanJazzy Před 5 lety +12

    for South Carolina it looks like Supermans' logo
    Tennessee looks like a T over Alabama
    Mississippi Alabama Georgia, MAG a little tune I started using
    Louisiana looks like a boot
    Delaware looks like an L
    New Hampshire looks like an n
    Minnesota looks like a crushed up soda can
    Arkansas and Kansas from that one vine
    This is how I remember the states that he did differently from me

  • @lucianoarebalo41
    @lucianoarebalo41 Před 5 lety +5

    I have a test on this in 40 minutes and I just started studying. Wish me luck!

    • @cosmic2591
      @cosmic2591 Před 5 lety

      I hope you did well

    • @lucianoarebalo41
      @lucianoarebalo41 Před 5 lety +2

      I got 40 out of 50 lol (B). Not that bad considering I didn’t study up until 30 mins before the quiz

  • @Sara-ts8jt
    @Sara-ts8jt Před 5 lety

    Guys this is not one of those clickbait trash tutorials, after watching this video and replaying it, I took out a homework map sheet and wrote down all 50 without looking back at the video or any reference. I had a test yesterday and passed with flying colors. On Monday I knew nothing about my geography unit and was praying not to fail. By Wednesday I could write a map with no issues whatsoever. Sorry this is long I just really want to say thank you for bringing my grade from a 78 to an 89.

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 4 lety

      SesemiFlo it’s all you! Glad you were able to use the mnemonics in this video to pick up the states so quickly! And thanks for the testimonial. Cool profile cat pic btw.

  • @frasercochran4159
    @frasercochran4159 Před 3 lety +4

    “Islands can’t be that big”
    Britain: Couldn’t agree more
    Australia: Yup, big brain

  • @joy5201
    @joy5201 Před 5 lety +7

    for oklahoma i just think ok a thumbs sideways to indicate “ok” cause a thumbs up means great, a thumbs down means bad, etc

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety

      That's a great idea. I might add that next time if I do a redux. Thanks for sharing!

  • @coocooforcocopuffs2648
    @coocooforcocopuffs2648 Před 7 lety +28

    And for mimal you can chef if you see
    M is the hat
    I is the head nose and mouth
    M is the body
    A are/is the pants
    And
    L is the shoes
    thanks for the help this was after my test next time

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 7 lety

      Yes, I forgot to mention that. My students told me that MIMAL is the name of the chef that is holding Kentucky like a Chef's Knife or Chicken drumstick. Thanks for the added tip!

    • @coocooforcocopuffs2648
      @coocooforcocopuffs2648 Před 7 lety

      erictheelephant No problem!

  • @AngelJones-ym7ez
    @AngelJones-ym7ez Před 6 lety +80

    *an upside down M* totally not a W

  • @poopootin3652
    @poopootin3652 Před rokem +2

    im actually a Japanese and theres no need to remember this but im simply interested in training my memory and this is good material for killing my free time

  • @miniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    @miniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you so much this will help on my test tomorrow earned a new sub!

  • @arianadonis4099
    @arianadonis4099 Před 5 lety

    I appreciate this video....passed my states test for a logistics job with a 98% after watching it twice. Thanks a lot bro

  • @lynettedean8238
    @lynettedean8238 Před 5 lety

    Very cool. I hated being tested on this as a kid. Now as an adult I look for ways like this to help my kids learn faster and comprehend it better. Thank goodness for youtube.

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety

      Lynette Dean I know right! I learn all kinds of crazy practical stuff on CZcams. Thanks for the comment!

  • @IO23777
    @IO23777 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks from the UK - I always had trouble identifying the new England states - I shall drop in on this guide often

  • @vickstar7403
    @vickstar7403 Před 5 lety

    its the fifth day of school for me and i have to learn the 50 states and the capitals of it, the 13 original colonies, mountain ranges, bodies of water, etc in just 4-5 days and the test is next week on tuesday. this is a total lifesaver, thank you sm for this video!

  • @elliottchen9351
    @elliottchen9351 Před 6 lety +36

    This vid is actually very popular

  • @bellaklier6559
    @bellaklier6559 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for posting this bc I need it for school

  • @cookies3294
    @cookies3294 Před 4 lety

    You life saverrrrrr I got a test tommorow and im not the type of person to recall things as nowadays I have trouble remembering things. Your probably the reason I wont get kicked out of honors for my social studies grade!

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 4 lety

      cookiethe lord thanks for the vote of confidence. Hope you did well!

  • @papichuloculo
    @papichuloculo Před 5 lety +8

    thank's now i can finally pass my exam

  • @redjaycreations1494
    @redjaycreations1494 Před 5 lety +5

    My first 2 tests of the school year are over the states and their capitals, I always forget where they are so I hope this can help me remember! (I'm a junior)

  • @gingerbuff5453
    @gingerbuff5453 Před 5 lety +3

    this is so helpful, i now know the 50 states for the geography bee! :D thankyou so much for this vid!

  • @dummie887
    @dummie887 Před 5 lety +1

    He dog is brown because my dad left me at a young age. Then to the left of that, we have a rectangular prism that just got fired because the robot are taking over. Then at the bottom you put write virginity because your chug jug glitched and you actually care. And bam that’s how you memorize the periodic table

  • @amythestwolfariamorrell545

    The only reason I remember rode Island without even looking at it is because my siblings were joking around about themselves, saying they had appetites the size of california. So I asked them what mine was, and they said Rode Island.
    I probably eat the least amount of food in my family, so I just connected the dots.

  • @fusionlizards8143
    @fusionlizards8143 Před 5 lety +3

    I have a test coming up and this really helped thanks!

  • @aidanxoxoxo
    @aidanxoxoxo Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much! I wish i could like a video multiple times!

  • @amandadistasio
    @amandadistasio Před 5 měsíci

    This is a Brilliant way to explain all 50 states. Thank you.

  • @kyledznlol
    @kyledznlol Před 6 lety +3

    You just saved me from scoring a 60! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

  • @justyourregulareverydayhum8816

    Thank you so much for this video! I have a test this week so im glad this video exists! Again thank you!

  • @EmberWolfFunRun3
    @EmberWolfFunRun3 Před 5 lety +1

    I don’t need to learn this, I’m not required, for what I know of at least, but I want to learn it (it’s summer and I feel really dumb now 😂). I keep reading the comments and how it’s helped them so much, I’m excited to watch the video!

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety +1

      Well, thanks for the kudos. Glad you keep learning through the summer. Keep it up!

  • @vibesxryan
    @vibesxryan Před 6 lety +4

    I have a test tomorrow in the morning on this!! Hope I pass 🤩🤞🏾

  • @carteraustin9721
    @carteraustin9721 Před 5 lety

    I have a test on this in about 11 and a half hours, this video saved my life, took me like 25 minutes. Thank you

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety

      Carter Austin glad to be able to help save your life! Hope you did well!

  • @andrewgarabedian6577
    @andrewgarabedian6577 Před 5 lety +2

    Ur actually a god. The way u remember things man...

  • @Mads-qj4hk
    @Mads-qj4hk Před 3 lety

    Had a test today worth 75% of my grade, I love you man

  • @zeec6450
    @zeec6450 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks Sooo much!! I appreciate you and your channel. I really hope I pass🤦😂 I learned 45 the hardest ones for me are the smaller ones.🤷🏽

  • @alaynac1610
    @alaynac1610 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you! I have a test tomorrow and this really helps

  • @cristopherportillo-diaz565

    I'm here due because of quarantine and I'm glad for this to learn my states and memorization 😊

  • @dorianeric
    @dorianeric Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much, this literally saved my grades.

  • @damnitsanna5627
    @damnitsanna5627 Před 2 lety

    I have a test tomorrow and this trick will help me a lot THANKS:D

  • @user-pg7kj7no7g
    @user-pg7kj7no7g Před 6 lety +4

    Hey!! Thanks so much I love this video and it really truly is helping me at the moment I have a map test Tommrow and I hope I pass wish me luck thanks so much once again!

  • @beanienclogs
    @beanienclogs Před 5 lety

    I have a test in less than two hours on the 50 states, and this actually helped me memorize them! Thanks so much!!!

  • @keerthiveedu
    @keerthiveedu Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you my daughter loved this. She was having difficulty until we found this
    Shhhh I’m the daughter commenting this for my mom 😂 •-•

  • @hernansigua286
    @hernansigua286 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much I have a test tomorrow

  • @ritwikgoswami6704
    @ritwikgoswami6704 Před 2 dny

    Thanks again. It's so helpful. Could you please tell me what Pen are you using?

  • @SamArashi3
    @SamArashi3 Před 5 lety

    this is the most useful thing i ever found, thank you i have a test tomorrow and i had no idea how to do this, you saved me(!!)

  • @janefreeman995
    @janefreeman995 Před rokem

    I can recite the states in less than a minute and just go west to east, north to south. (AK, HI then WA, OR, CA, etc) The capitals take a few minutes longer. Lists are a sleep aid for me. Faces of friends from various states come up and helps me to remember.

    • @howellwong11
      @howellwong11 Před rokem

      Same here. I got the US map implanted in my brains for 80 years. The capitals would take me about the same time.

  • @urban1636
    @urban1636 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks so much for those tips and tricks definitely made it sooooo much easier I’ll see how I do on the test tomorrow

    • @Motixn
      @Motixn Před 3 lety

      How did u do

    • @urban1636
      @urban1636 Před 3 lety

      @@Motixn I got a 100% I was pretty surprised tbh

  • @alilol3576
    @alilol3576 Před 3 lety

    I have a test in 7 days you're a lifesaver

  • @gabbyosideee
    @gabbyosideee Před 5 lety +2

    im going back to school and thank you so much you have just saved me lmao

  • @sarahalder2458
    @sarahalder2458 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much! I have a test tomorrow and if I pass, itll be because of this video =)

  • @rozlinton7717
    @rozlinton7717 Před rokem +1

    Shared with my students. The only iffy part is the gun and Tennessee. Other than that, It’s great!!

  • @tylertaternator2399
    @tylertaternator2399 Před 6 lety

    This actually saved me I have a test tomorrow and knew barley any states

  • @daisyweasley8953
    @daisyweasley8953 Před 3 lety

    Eric: New York.
    Me, a Hamilton fan: NeW yOrK! aNgElIcAaA! wOrK!

  • @evaundele123
    @evaundele123 Před 6 lety

    Not sure why I'm watching this, I've never even been to the US. But good work, buddy!

  • @austinhammacksreviews2479

    This is my first video I saw of yours but I need this to pass my test friday and it for sure helped, thanks for the awesome video

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety +1

      Austin Hammacks Reviews Thank you Austin. Thanks also for the “subscribe.” I’m glad I could be of help.

  • @marshyloo3959
    @marshyloo3959 Před 5 lety +1

    Gosh I failed the 50 state quiz and now I’m learning this imma ace the next quiz !😂

  • @rnschannel9313
    @rnschannel9313 Před 3 lety +1

    GOD BLESS UR SOUL!!! THAANKKK YOUUUUU!!!

  • @THEkingnut14
    @THEkingnut14 Před rokem

    Im definitely about to get the job now. Good looks.

  • @Vanessa-oi9ud
    @Vanessa-oi9ud Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for Saving my life. I literally have a test in 3 hours 💀

  • @arenahabibi9399
    @arenahabibi9399 Před 2 lety

    cramming for my test tmr! this was super helpful thank you

  • @Cocomelonenjoyer
    @Cocomelonenjoyer Před 6 lety

    You legit saved my life i kept on forgetting to study so when i woke up i remembered and i had 10 minuits left but i learned it

  • @syzcxx
    @syzcxx Před 2 lety

    I have had many location tests in my life but not once have I memorized them, this helped a lot, tysm!@

  • @icallbs3988
    @icallbs3988 Před 6 lety +3

    Very much appreciated Peep ☺

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety +1

      I Call BS glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment!

  • @santoshmishra8452
    @santoshmishra8452 Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much i'm having my LCA MCA and this is going to help me a loooooottttttttt

  • @onyx2413
    @onyx2413 Před 6 lety

    Thanks! I have a test tomorrow and I need to learn the fifty states/ fifty states and capitals, I picked just the states and this helps a lot to help me remember the states! (Im in 5th grade)

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety

      CrazyKitten321 1 glad to be of service. Good luck on the test tomorrow! Let us know how it goes. If you also want to memorize the states, follow the link at the end of this video to my Memorize the fifty State Caps video. Later!

  • @nvydmusic8128
    @nvydmusic8128 Před rokem

    Im going to pass my APUSH test on the states portion, thank you.

  • @arelizavala9508
    @arelizavala9508 Před 5 lety +2

    This helped so much, thank you!!

  • @JonyGoldz
    @JonyGoldz Před 5 lety +1

    Is there some way to remember which state letter is which? Like how there are multiple M states

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety +1

      Jonathan33gold Minnesota looks like Minnie Mouse, Michigan looks like a Mitten, Missouri is in the middle of a bunch of states because Missouri (Misery) loves company, Montana has Mountainous zigzags in the left border, Maryland has Merry people because there is water splitting the state and water makes people merry, Maine is the Main part of the east coast, Massachusetts has a Hook because there is much fishing. Hope that helps.

  • @sourrrcreame
    @sourrrcreame Před 2 lety

    This is so helpful, I'm having a test in a few hours, wish me luck

  • @HylianGamr1
    @HylianGamr1 Před 18 dny

    Bro's saving so many students rn, including me

  • @mirofeya
    @mirofeya Před 5 lety +1

    I'm curious foreigner and it helped in a way. But the problem is that I don't know all the states names and there are a lot of similar letters at your map. Like I remember MOP for expample, although I cannot recollect what means M here.

  • @hagenqian
    @hagenqian Před 7 lety +12

    what about the angry chef holding a gun while eating a chicken leg?
    LOL

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 7 lety

      My brain glitched. Sowwy.

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety

      BTW, the chefs name is MIMAL!

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety

      This is just nuts... a crazy chef armed with a rifle while eating a turkey drumstick. You can’t make this up folks... or maybe you can. Vivid imagination Anita!

  • @ocggang9759
    @ocggang9759 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks I just saved my life

  • @kolbyfoulon293
    @kolbyfoulon293 Před 6 lety

    Thank you I have a test tomorrow and probably going to make a good grade thanks to you

  • @zacharybelzer4848
    @zacharybelzer4848 Před 5 lety

    You're a F****** GOD!! Thank you so much man, you made me pass 100% with flying colors.

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety

      Zachary Belzer well, I’m glad you found this video just in time. What an “uplifting” comment! Thanks for your appreciation - I am humbled.

  • @kylanbowton1674
    @kylanbowton1674 Před 5 lety +1

    i have a test tomarrow thanks!!

  • @marythewinter
    @marythewinter Před 3 lety

    Thank you! This was really helpful and I liked your giggles :P

  • @camilamunante9213
    @camilamunante9213 Před 5 lety

    im an ap human student and u saved my life

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety

      camila munante I am glad to have been of service! Thanks for the shoutout!

  • @rimdaoukd5363
    @rimdaoukd5363 Před 5 dny

    Thanks! This helped me so much!!!

  • @eqternal7870
    @eqternal7870 Před 5 lety +1

    ok this helped so much! I only missed 6 states and I only studied forr 1 hour!

  • @trash1518
    @trash1518 Před 5 lety

    wow that's really helpful! I learned all the states in 15 minutes, thank you so much!

  • @whoops6585
    @whoops6585 Před 3 lety

    This helped me a lot in 5th grade :))) Thank you!

  • @felix_a_fiend
    @felix_a_fiend Před 6 lety +6

    Frick I have to do this, but in French. Don't ask.

  • @taljsingh
    @taljsingh Před 5 lety

    You’re funny 😂 you gotta say WO! 😂 and the women!! Pierre and Miss Mark lol

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 5 lety

      Thanks. Yeah, we spill a lot of "tea" when you want to remember the state capitals.

  • @minakiliccote5879
    @minakiliccote5879 Před 6 lety

    the year is about to start and I was freaking out! but I watched your video an learned everything I need in 5 mins!

    • @erictheelephant
      @erictheelephant  Před 6 lety

      stuff with Mina I’m glad this video helps! don’t forget to watch my Easily memorize the State Capitals video as well. Unless your teacher doesn’t require it. Good luck on any forthcoming tests!

    • @minakiliccote5879
      @minakiliccote5879 Před 6 lety

      thanks! your great!

  • @bluetoad1080
    @bluetoad1080 Před 2 lety

    Thanks this feels like it helped a bunch!