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Natural Resources in OklahomaOklahoma State Flag Symbols
Official State Objects
Major Oklahoma CropsInteractive Oklahoma Quiz
Natural Resources in Oklahoma
Natural Resources are an important part of any environment. When all the natural resources have been used in an area there are serious consequences. It is important not to deplete any natural resources and to conserve the resources that are available to us.
Natural Resources in Oklahoma
Coal
Natural Gas
Petroleum
Zinc
Stone
Clay
Oklahoma State Flag Symbolism
Oklahoma’s flag contains many different symbols, all of which represent the state of Oklahoma. The symbols within the flag are significant to Oklahoma and it is important to know the meaning of each. The flag symbolizes what the state was founded on, all of which you will learn soon!
Oklahoma State Flag Symbolism
The main design on the Oklahoma flag was made to resemble the leather shield of the warriors of the Osage Nation. The flag uses a green olive branch, and a ceremonial calumet (peace pipe) to represent Peace within the state. The 7 eagle feathers that hang from the shield are considered to be sacred among the Native Americans, as well as a symbol of honor.
Official State Objects
As a state, Oklahoma has selected many different objects which represent the state; these objects are symbolic within the state. The selections made by the state of Oklahoma are very prominent throughout the state.
Official State Objects
State Bird: Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher State Tree: Redbud
State Animal: Bison
State Reptile: Mountain Boomer LizardState Fish: White or Sand BassState Butterfly: Mountain Swallowtail
Major Oklahoma Crops
Crops and farming play an important role throughout Oklahoma. Oklahoma is an important agricultural state. The state’s agriculture helps with the economy as well as supplying Oklahoma and other states with food.
Major Oklahoma Crops
CattleCotton
Grain Sorghum
Wheat
Interactive Oklahoma QuizThe next six questions will test your knowledge of the material covered throughout the lesson. Click on the correct answer choice to advance to the next question. Good Luck!
Gold is a major Natural Resource in the state of Oklahoma
True
False
The Olive leaves on the state flag are a symbol of what?
Peace
War
Purity
The State of Oklahoma
What is a Major Crop of Oklahoma?
Cotton
Grapes
Turnips
Potatoes
The Bradford Pear Tree is the State Tree
True
False
The Leather shield in the Oklahoma Flag is a representation of what?
WarBraveryVictory
Osage Warriors
Oklahoma is a major agricultural state.
True
False
The 7 eagle feathers on the Oklahoma flag are a symbol of what?
Courage
Honor
Victory
Bravery
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Special Thanks to:
Miller, J (1999). Apples 4 the teacher. Retrieved February 22, 2009, from apples4theteacher.com Web site: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/usa-states/oklahoma/facts/