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Arkansas Symbols PP
Arkansas Symbols PP
Kindergarten
Framework H.6.K.2: Identify state symbols of Arkansas
State insect!
There is a buzz that
the honey bee is our
state insect!
and in
someones
tummy!
Review!
Our state flag looks like
The state tree is a
Our state insect is the
The Arkansas beverage is
Begin grade 1
Framework: H.6.l.2 Identify state symbols of Arkansas
Pink tomato
It is our state
fruit/vegetable.
You can find them in
our state in the
summer.
Review!
The state flower is the
The bird of the state is the
What is the official fruit/vegetable?
Review
The state dance is the
What is the state instrument?
Grade 2
Framework H.6.2.2: Identify state symbols of Arkansas
Arkansas
by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett
Arkansas was published by the Central
Music Company in Little Rock, Arkansas, in
1916 by Eva Ware Barnett and Will M.
Ramsey. It became the first song designated
as the Official State Song of Arkansas when
the Arkansas General Assembly adopted it
by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6 on
January 12, 1917.
Review!
The gem of Arkansas is the
What is the state mineral?
The state rock is .
Review!
Our state mammal is the
The Arkansas anthem is (????????)
Third grade
Framework: H.6.3.1: Research the history of the
Arkansas state flag
The diamond
The diamond in the center of the flag represents that we
are the only diamond producing state in the USA.
Diamonds can be found at Murfreesboro in southern
Arkansas
Stars
The three stars
underneath the name,
Arkansas, represent
the state has been
part of three
countries: Spain,
France and the USA.
Also Arkansas was
the third state created
from the Louisiana
Purchase
Another star!
The Star above the
name, Arkansas,
represents that the
state was once part of
the Confederate
States of America.
The present flag was adopted
in 1913.
Review!
What color(s) is the flag of Arkansas
Why?
Review
Why is there a diamond in the center of the Arkansas
flag?
Why are there 25 stars in the blue portion of the
diamond?
Why are there three stars below the word, Arkansas?
Why is there one star above , Arkansas?
When was our present flag adopted?
4th Grade
Arkansas state motto
Framework: 6.4.1: Discuss the meaning of the state
motto of Arkansas
What is a motto?
According to the Merriam Webster online dictionary, it is
a short expression of a guiding principle
State mottoes may be said to reflect the character and
beliefs of the citizens of the state, or more accurately, the
citizens of the state when they were adopted. State
mottoes can help us gain insight into the history of a
state.
4th Grade
Arkansas state seal
Framework: H.6.4.2: Examine the history of the State
Seal of Arkansas and its components.
Review!
Why do we have a Great Seal of Arkansas?
How is the Great Seal placed on state documents?
What is the motto that is placed on the seal? Translated,
what does it mean?
What type of bird appears on the seal?
What goddess is at the top of the seal?
More Review!
The angel on the seal represents what?
Justice is symbolized by what object?
Sources
http://ideas.aetn.org/edw
eb/arregions/1_lp/Arkans
as%20State
%20Symbols
%20Lesson.pdf This site
has lesson plans and
additional power points.
Listed under 2nd grade,
there is a section on
teacher notes for state
symbols.
http://www.sos.arkansas.
gov/education.html is a
site from the Secretary of
States office which has
educational resources on
state symbols.
http://www.EnchantedLe
arning.com has great
info on each of the 50
states
Sources
http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net is an excellent source
for the symbols, motto and seal.