How to use the state wheel
- Click Spin to pick a random US state.
- The state appears in the result window.
- Press Remove from wheel to work through all 50 without repeats.
Ideas for a random state
- Geography class: find the state on a map, name its capital and a neighboring state.
- State capitals quiz: spin, then race to name the capital.
- Road trips: spin for your next destination or for a state to drive through.
- Report projects: assign each student a random state to research.
- License plate game: spin a state and see who spots its plate first.
States by region
| Region | States |
|---|---|
| Northeast | Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont |
| Midwest | Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin |
| South | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia |
| West | Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
Copy one region into the entries box to make a smaller wheel. For the whole world, spin the random country generator.
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington, D.C. on the wheel?
No. The wheel has the 50 states only. To include D.C. or territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, add them to the entries box.
How do I make a state capitals quiz?
Spin for a state and have players name its capital. Press "Remove from wheel" after each question so every state comes up once.
Can I use the wheel to track states I have visited?
Yes. Remove each state you've been to, and the wheel shows only the states left. Share the link to save your progress.
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