Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Symbols
This slideshow focuses on common symbols including definition and background information, identification, and lists of common symbols and their meanings by category: colors, flowers, animals, seasons, elements, religious, weather,...
State of Florida
Florida Department of State: State Symbols
Learn about all of Florida's state symbols on this colorful page. Click on the symbol for a larger picture and more information.
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Massachusetts State Symbols
A thorough collection of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts including a picture, information about the symbol, and date of adoption.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon Blue Book: State Symbols
Learn all about Oregon's state symbols. Find out the Latin names of the animals, when the symbols were adopted, and why each was chosen to be a state symbol. Click on "next" on the bottom of the page to see more symbols.
Other
Usps: The Flags of Our Nation: State Your Symbols
In this activity, students do research and learn about the significance and use of state symbols.
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Hawaii State Symbols
Learn all about Hawaii's state symbols including the state bird, flower, fish, dance, flag, and more. Click on the symbol name to see a picture and learn more information.
Other
Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors
A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.
Other
Montana Kids: Montana State Symbols
Index page lists each Montana State symbol with some basic information. Click on the symbol word to be taken to a page with even more detailed information and a picture.
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Alaska State Symbols and Emblems
Find out all about the state symbols and emblems of Alaska. Clicking on the words under the heading "Symbol/Emblem" will usually provide a picture and more information. The date the symbol was adopted is also included.
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New Hampshire State Symbols
Find a wealth of information about the New Hampshire state symbols. Click on each word to be taken to a page with a picture, information, and links to much more about the symbol. Includes year of adoption.
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Utah.gov: Utah State Symbols
Information on the symbols of the state of Utah is provided here. Click on the words to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
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California State Symbols
Find out about the official California state symbols and when they were adopted. Click on the words to see a picture and get more information.
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Colorado State Symbols and Emblems
What are the state symbols of Colorado? Find them here, along with the date of their adoption, and links to pictures and more information.
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Colorado State Archives: Symbols & Emblems
Gives background information on the symbols and emblems that represent the state of Colorado. Find details on the state's flag, seal, motto, nickname, flower, song, and more.
A&E Television
History.com: The Wwi Origins of the Poppy as a Remembrance Symbol
The Remembrance Day symbolism of the poppy started with a poem written by a World War I brigade surgeon who was struck by the sight of the red flowers growing on a ravaged battlefield. From the devastated landscape of the battlefields,...
Other
Maryland State Symbols
Click on a word to find lots of information and a picture of each Maryland state symbol.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Flower Power Place Value Station
Students will compare sets of numbers using symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Plants
Enchanted Learning provides information an illustrated plant dictionary as well as printouts, flower anatomy, and plant-related crafts.
50 States
50 States: State Flowers
Chart of the 50 states with links to their official state flowers, with information and an image for each.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Odilon Redon
French painter and graphic artist, one of the outstanding figures of Symbolism. This site contains information on Redon's art work as well as providing examples of his work.
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Texas State Symbols
Here is a complete list of the Texas state symbols, including their year of adoption. Click on one to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
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Rhode Island State Symbols
Do you know which state's folk art symbol is a carousel? Which state's official drink is coffee milk? You're right! It's Rhode Island. Learn about these symbols and more as you look at this site from the Ocean State.
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Signs and Symbols of South Dakota
Learn all about the symbols of the state of South Dakota. Find out why and when they were chosen as symbols, and see pictures of them.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Alabama Facts, Map and State Symbols
Do you need information about Alabama? Find facts, a map, and state symbols. Pictures of many of the state symbols are included.