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Title:
| Alabama: State Symbols |
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Description:
| Learn about the official state symbols of Alabama including the flag, seal, flower, mascot, and other animals. There are printouts, factsheets, pictures, and more. Included is an eThemes resource on Alabama state facts. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Kids' Emblems Index
Here is an index of all official and unofficial state symbols, including the State Seal, Coat of Arms, and words to the State Creed. Click on a link to learn more about a particular emblem.
Enchanted Learning: Alabama
This page has state facts and printouts for Alabama, including a list of State Symbols.
Great Seal of Alabama
Here is the history of the Great Seal of Alabama along with a description.
ABCTeach: Alabama Flag
Here is a printout of the Alabama state flag that you can color.
Alabama State Flower
This page has information about the camellia and how it came to be adopted as Alabama's state flower. NOTE: This site links to commercial sites with ads and items for sale.
Camellia
Here is a line drawing of a camellia that you can print.
Alabama State Bird
This page has information about the Yellowhammer, or Northern Flicker, and how it came to be adopted as Alabama's state bird. NOTE: This site links to commercial sites with ads and items for sale.
Flicker Nest Box Plan
Here are instructions for building a nest box for a Yellowhammer.
Alabama State Tree
This page has information about the Southern Longleaf Pine and how it came to be adopted as Alabama's state tree. NOTE: This site links to commercial sites with ads and items for sale.
Southern Longleaf Pine
Here is a factsheet on the Southern Longleaf Pine, including a map of its range and several pictures.
Wild Alabama
On this site you can find information about Alabama's state bird, flower, tree, insect, fish, and amphibian. Click on a link for a factsheet to appear in a new browser window.
Alabama State Animals
Here is a list of official state animals of Alabama. Several animals have fact sheets with an illustration and description.
Racking Horse
This is an article about the breed history of the Racking Horse, Alabama's state horse. Includes several photographs of these horses.
State Fish
Learn about the Largemouth Bass and Fighting Tarpon, the state fresh- and saltwater fishes of Alabama. There is information about their traits, behavior, and habitat. You can also view artwork made by students of their state fish.
Enchanted Learning: Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Here is information and printouts about the Alabama state butterfly and mascot.
Wild Turkey
Learn about the official state game bird of Alabama. This site includes pictures, facts, a map of their range, and an audio file of their call.
eThemes Resource: Alabama: State Facts
This site includes informaiton about history, state symbols, education, economy, statistics, fun facts about the state of Alabama. Explore state maps and take quiz to test your knowledge on Alabama geography.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
3, 9.2, 10.4
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