Oklahoma State Symbols Lesson

State Symbols

Symbols, Flag, and other Oklahoma History

Oklahoma State Symbols

History of Oklahoma

Poll

What year do you think Oklahoma become a state?

• 1907

• 1895

• 1980

Oklahoma became a state in 1907

Oklahoma is the 46th State

The Great Seal

Great Seal

Great Seal

• The Great Seal is another important part of Oklahoma's History.

• There are 46 stars on the seal, to represent all the states that became a state before Oklahoma

• Each point of the big star represents one of the 5 Civilized Tribes: Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole.

Multiple Choice

What do the five points of the big star on the Great Seal represent?

• The Five Civilized Tribes

• Cardinal Directions

• The Five Largest Cities

The Five Civilized Tribes

State Nature Symbols

Bird, Animal, Flower, Rock, Tree

Multiple Choice

What do you think the state animal is for Oklahoma?

• Bison

• Rabbit

• Ostrich

• Deer

The Bison

The Bison- State Animal

• Although they look intimidating, bison are gentle giants and mainly eat grass.

• Bison are essential in Oklahoma's history, as they were used by Plains Indians for food, clothing, and even shelter!

• Fun Fact: Bison and buffalo are not the same thing!! Bison are found in North America and Buffalo are only found in Africa!

Multiple Choice

Is Oklahoma's State Animal a Bison or Buffalo?

• Bison

• Buffalo

Bison

Poll

What do you think the Oklahoma State bird is?

• Scissortail-Flycatcher

• Cardinal

• Pigeon

• Yellow-Bellied Spoonbill

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher - State Bird

Eats grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles, which can be harmful to crops

Decided in 1951

Multiple Choice

What do Scissor-Tail Flycatchers eat?

• Crickets

• Frogs

• Lizards

Poll

🌻 🌹 🌷 What is Oklahoma's state flower? 🌷 🌹 🌻

• The Oklahoma Daisy

• The Oklahoma Daffodil

• The Oklahoma Rose

The Oklahoma Rose

The Oklahoma Rose- State Flower

• The Oklahoma Rose was voted the state flower in 2004, 3 years before the centennial in 2007!

• This rose is a special hybrid tea-variety rose that grows especially well in the Oklahoma heat.

• It is known for having velvety dark red petals that can almost look black in warm weather!

Multiple Select

What other state symbol shares a name with the state flower?

• The State Bird

• The State Rock

• The State Tree

The State Rock

The Rose Rock

Rose Rock- State Rock

• The Rose Rock is named after it's unique shape. It looks just like a rose!

• The Rose Rock was chosen as the State Rock in 1968

State Flag

The State Flag

The State Flag

Peace, Tranquility, History

State Flag

• This state flag was adopted in 1925.

• Each piece of the flag has a different meaning!

Shield

• There is a tan circle in the center of the flag. This is the Osage Warrior Shield.

• This symbol honors Oklahoma's unique Native American history, especially the Osage tribe.

Multiple Select

What 2 symbols on the Oklahoma Flag represent peace? (hint: make sure to pick 2!)

• Olive Branch

• Pipe

• Shield

• Feathers

Olive Branch

• The Olive Branch represents PEACE.

• Olive branches are used throughout government symbols. It is on coins and even in the Presidential seal to represent peace between people of all races and religions.

Pipe

• The Pipe also represents PEACE.

• The Peace Pipe also honor's Native American's history and role in the story of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Trivia

Multiple Select

What is the State Nickname for Oklahoma?

• The Sooner State

• The Boomer State

• The Cowboy State

The Sooner State

Multiple Select

What is the State Dance?

• Polka

• Foxtrot

• Square Dance

Multiple Select

What is the state fruit?

• Strawberry

• Apple

• Orange