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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

The End!

Great Job!

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/